Grading Systems
Use these country and system-level references to understand grade ranges, GPA context, and conversion cautions. They are educational references, not official equivalency tables.
- US Grading System and GPA Scale
Understand the common US grading system, 4.0 GPA scale context, American grade planning cautions, and limits of unofficial conversion.
- Canada GPA System and Grading Scale
Understand Canadian GPA and grading scale context, institution-specific policies, and why Canadian-to-US GPA conversion is not official.
- UK Degree Classification
Understand UK degree classifications, UK grading system context, conversion cautions, and why classifications are not a universal GPA.
- ECTS Credit and Grading Context
Understand ECTS credits, grade-distribution context, conversion cautions, and why ECTS is not a direct GPA conversion table.
- German Grading Scale
Understand Germany's common 1.0 to 5.0 grading direction, interpretation cautions, and limits of unofficial GPA conversion.
- French 20-Point Grading Scale
Understand French 20-point grading scale context, Sorbonne University examples, pass-threshold cautions, and limits of unofficial GPA conversion.
- Australia GPA System and 7-Point Scale
Understand Australian GPA and 7-point scale context, institutional grade bands, conversion cautions, and why university rules matter.
Read before converting grades
Grade systems are local. A country-level reference can help you understand direction, ranges, and common labels, but official interpretation belongs to the school, university, admissions office, or credential evaluator that is reviewing the record.