Grading System in Colombia
Grading Scales:
Secondary 5-point
| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 4.60 - 5.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A |
| 4.00 - 4.59 | A- | |
| 3.70 - 3.99 | B+ | |
| 3.50 - 3.69 | Bueno (Good) | B |
| 3.00 - 3.49 | Aceptable (Average) | C |
| 0.00 - 2.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) | F |
Secondary 10-point
| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A+ |
| 9.00 - 9.99 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A |
| 8.00 - 8.99 | Bueno (Good) | B |
| 6.00 - 7.99 | Aceptable (Average) | C |
| 0.00 - 5.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) | F |
ICFES Examination
University Entrance Examination| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 71.00 - 100.00 | Alto (High Performance) | A |
| 46.00 - 70.99 | Medio Alto (High Average) | B |
| 31.00 - 45.99 | Medio (Average) | C |
| 0.00 - 30.99 | Bajo (Poor) | - |
Post-secondary 5-point
| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A+ |
| 4.00 - 4.99 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A |
| 3.50 - 3.99 | Bueno (Good) | B |
| 3.00 - 3.49 | Aceptable (Average) | C |
| 0.00 - 2.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) | F |
Post-secondary 10-point
| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 | Excelente (Excellent) | A+ |
| 8.50 - 9.99 | Sobresaliente (Outstanding) | A |
| 7.50 - 8.49 | Bueno (Good) | B |
| 6.00 - 7.49 | Aceptable (Average) | C |
| 0.00 - 5.99 | Insuficiente (Insufficient) | - |