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Academic grading in Hong Kong
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This article is about the grading that is currently used in the country of Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the system of grade point average (GPA)[1] is used in universities.
| A+ |
4.30 |
B+ |
3.30 |
C+ |
2.30 |
D+ |
1.30 |
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| A |
4.00 |
B |
3.00 |
C |
2.00 |
D |
1.00 |
F |
0.00 |
| A- |
3.70 |
B- |
2.70 |
C- |
1.70 |
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Some universities don't include A+ in the grades[2], or set the grade point of A+ to be 4.00[3], so that the maximum GPA attainable is 4.00 instead of 4.30. Some universities use a 12-point based system called "CGA" instead[4]. Some universities do not include minus grades (i.e., no A-, B-, C-) and the grade point of A+, B+, C+, D+ is 4.5, 3.5, 2.5, 1.5 respectively. [5]
Definitions
- Grade A: Excellent
- Grade B: Good
- Grade C: Adequate
- Grade D: Marginal pass
- Grade F: Fail
Results of the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination(HKCEE) and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) are expressed in terms of six grades A to F, of which grade A is the highest and F the lowest. Results below grade F are designated as unclassified (UNCL). [6][7]
Common grade Definition of HKCEE and HKALE recognized by the general public
- Grade A: Distinction
- Grade B: Credit
- Grade C: Credit
- Grade D: Pass
- Grade E: Pass
- Grade F: Failed
- UNCL: Unclassified
Note:
- Grade C or above in a HKCEE subject is recognised as equivalent to an O-level pass (grade C or better) in an overseas GCE examination. But Grade E in HKCEE is commonly recognized as a pass for most employers and education institutes in Hong Kong.
- Grade E or above in HKALE subject is recognised as equivalent to a pass (Grade E or above) in a British oversea GCE examination.
References
- ^ Examinations @ CityU
- ^ http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/calendar/2006-07/english/pdf/p7_04.pdf, section 13.2
- ^ http://www.hku.hk/pubunit/cal2006/images/pt16.pdf, section UG5
- ^ http://publish.ust.hk/univ/cal0607/calendar/regu/ugregu.pdf, section 21.4
- ^ PolyU GPA system explanation
- ^ HKALE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
- ^ HKCEE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
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