Grades in Germany follow the assessment scale as indicated in the table below:
International scale | German scale |
---|---|
A (excellent / Sehr gut) |
1 - 1,5 |
B (very good, with few errors / Gut) |
1,6 - 2,3 |
C (good, with some errors / Befriedigend) |
2,4 - 2,9 |
D (satisfactory, with many errors / Ausreichend) |
3,0 - 3,5 |
E (sufficient. This is the minimum passing grade) |
3,6 - 4,0 |