Danish grading scale
The grading system used in all State-regulated education as from August 2007 is the 7-point grading scale. The grading scale is compatible with the ECTS-grading scale.
| Grade | Description |
ECTS |
| 12 | For an excellent performance displaying a high level of command of all aspects of the relevant material, with no or only a few minor weaknesses. | A |
| 10 | For a very good performance displaying a high level of command of most aspects of the relevant material, with only minor weaknesses. | B |
| 7 | For a good performance displaying good command of the relevant material but also some weaknesses. | C |
| 4 | For a fair performance displaying some command of the relevant material but also some major weaknesses. | D |
| 02 | For a performance meeting only the minimum requirements for acceptance. | E |
| 00 | For a performance which does not meet the minimum requirements for acceptance. | Fx |
| -3 | For a performance which is unacceptable in all respects. | F |
Apart from the 7-point grading scale, pass/fail assessment may also be used. 02 is the minimum grade for passing an exam.
The student’s performance must be assessed according to academic targets set for the specific subject or course (absolute grading method). The relative grading method must not be used.
For more information about the 7-point grading scale and conversion of grades from the grading scale of 00 to 13 (see below) see the executive orders on the grading scale:
In English:
- Ministry of Education Order on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of Assessment – Ministerial Order no. 262 of 20 March 2007, concerning primary and secondary school, short- and medium-cycle higher education etc.
- Ministry of Science Order on the Grading Scale and Other Forms of Assessment (pdf) – Ministerial Order no. 250 of 15 March 2007, concerning university education.
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May 06, 2009
