Grading System in Finland
Grading Scales:
5-point
| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| ET | 5.00 | Erinomainen Tiedot (Excellent) | A |
| KT | 4.00 - 4.99 | Kiitettävä (Very Good) | B+ |
| HT | 3.00 - 3.99 | Hyvä (Good) | B |
| TT | 2.00 - 2.99 | Tyydyttävä (Satisfactory) | C |
| VT | 1.00 - 1.99 | Välttävä (Sufficient) | D |
7-point
| Grade | Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | 7.00 | Laudatar (Praiseworthy) | A+ |
| E | 6.00 - 6.99 | Eximia cum laude approbatur (Approved with Exceptional Honors) | A |
| M | 5.00 - 5.99 | Magna cum laude approbatur (Approved with Great Honors) | B+ |
| C | 4.00 - 4.99 | Cum laude approbatur (Approved with Honors) | B |
| B | 3.00 - 3.99 | Lubenter approbatur (Approved with Satisfaction) | C |
| A | 2.00 - 2.99 | Approbatur (Approved) | D |
| I | 1.00 - 1.99 | Improbatur (Not Approved) | F |
10-point
| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Erinomainen (Excellent) | A | |
| 9.00 - 9.99 | Kiitettävä (Very Good) | A | |
| 8.00 - 8.99 | Hyvä (Good) | B | |
| 7.00 - 7.99 | Tyydyttävä (Acceptable, Satisfactory ) | B | |
| 6.00 - 6.99 | Kohtalainen (Fair) | C | |
| 5.00 - 5.99 | Välttävä Just (Adequate, Sufficient) | D | Lowest passing grade |
| 4.00 - 4.99 | Heikko, Hylätty (Weak, Fail) | F |
ECTS
| Grade | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| A | Excellent | A |
| B | Very Good | AB |
| C | Good | B |
| D | Satisfactory | BC |
| E | Sufficient | C |
| Z | Requirements Fulfilled | S |
| FX | Fail | F |
| F | Fail | F |