The Finnish grading system varies depending on the level of education.
At Universities and Polytechnics, courses are assessed according to the scale as seen on the table below.
International scale | Finnish scale |
---|---|
A (Excellent) |
5 |
B (Very good, with few errors) |
4 |
C (Good, with some errors) |
3 |
D (Satisfactory, with many errors) |
2 |
E (Sufficient. This is the minimum passing grade) |
1 |
At upper secondary school, students' performance is evaluated following the scale below.
International scale | Finnish scale |
---|---|
A (Excellent) |
10 - 9 |
B (Very good, with few errors) |
8,99 - 8 |
C (Good, with some errors) |
7,99 - 7 |
D (Satisfactory, with many errors) |
6,99 - 6 |
E (Sufficient. This is the minimum passing grade) |
5,99 - 5 |
Source: Opetushallitus (Finnish National Agency for Education)