Study in FinlandThe 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)
