Academic grading in the Philippines
The Philippines has varied university grading systems. Most colleges, universities, particularly public institutions, follow the grade point system scale of 5.00 - 1.00, in which 1.00 is the highest grade and 5.00 is the lowest possible grade.
Grade point scale (5.00 - 1.00)
| Latin Honors | Grade Point Equivalence Range |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 1.01 - 1.20 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 1.21 - 1.45 |
| Cum Laude | 1.46 - 1.75 |
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila also employ a specific grading category for retention. This system uses the General Weighted Average (GWA) per semester as a basis whether or not a particular student shall be retained at the course or college he or she is enrolled to. Some colleges have higher GWA requirement for retention, but most of them demands a GWA of at least 2.50 per semester. A few graduate schools, on the other hand, employ the Pass or Fail system.
| Status | General Weighted Average |
|---|---|
| Good standing | 1.00 - 2.50 |
| Probationary status | Below 2.50 |
| Warning status |
Datamex Institute of college in Information Technology
| Grade Point Equivalence | Equivalence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 95%-100% | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 91%-94% | Superior |
| 1.50 | 88%-90% | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 86%-87% | Good |
| 2.00 | 84%-85 | Very Satisfactory |
| 2.25 | 82%-83% | High Average |
| 2.50 | 79%-80% | Average |
| 2.75 | 77%-78% | Fair |
| 3.00 | 75% - 76% | Pass |
| 4.00 | 58%-74.99 | Conditional if Pass/Failed |
| 5.00 | 58.49 below | Failing Final Grade |
| Grade Symbols | Description (Master's and Diploma Programs | Description (Doctoral Programs) | US Equivalence (IERF)[2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Excellent | Excellent | A+ = 4.00 |
| 1.25 | Highly Meritorious | Very Satisfactory | A = 4.00 |
| 1.50 | Very Satisfactory | Satisfactory | A- = 3.75 |
| 1.75 | Satisfactory | Lowest Satisfactory Grade | B+ = 3.30 |
| 2.00 | Lowest Satisfactory Grade | Poor Performance | B = 3.00 |
| 2.25 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | B- = 2.75 |
| 2.50 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | C+ = 2.30 |
| 2.75 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | C = 2.00 |
| 3.00 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | C = 2.00 |
| 5.00 | Failure | Failure | F = 0.00 |
| C | Continuing | Continuing | |
| I | Incomplete | Incomplete | |
| W | Official Withdrawal | Official Withdrawal | |
| IP | In Progress | In Progress | |
| P | Passed | Passed | |
| F | Failed | Failed | |
| Au | Audit | Audit |
Notable exceptions include De La Salle University & FEU-East Asia College, which follow the 1.000 - 4.000 grading system, which patterns those of American universities. This system uses the 4.0 grade point equivalence as the highest grade, while 0.0 grade point equivalence is considered the lowest possible grade. 0.0 grade point equivalence is considered a failing mark.
ABE International Business College "Manila 'Main' Campus"
| Grade Range | Grade Point | Letter Grade | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 - 100 | 1.00 | A+ | Excellent |
| 91 - 95 | 1.25 | A | Very Good |
| 86 - 90 | 1.50 | A- | Very Good |
| 81 - 85 | 1.75 | B+ | Good |
| 75 - 80 | 2.00 | B | Good |
| 69 - 74 | 2.25 | B- | Good |
| 63 - 68 | 2.50 | C+ | Fair |
| 57 - 62 | 2.75 | C | Fair |
| 50 - 56 | 3.00 | C- | Fair |
| Below 50 | 5.00 | F | Failed |
| IC | IC | InComplete | |
| W | Withdrawn | ||
| D | Dropped |
The Grading System let's you see the "Grade Range". This is essential for High School Graduates to know in which Grade Range they are in.
Grade point scale (1.000 - 4.000)
| Grade Point Equivalence | Description | Equivalence |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | Excellent | 97% - 100% |
| 3.5 | Superior | 93% - 96% |
| 3.0 | Very Good | 89% - 92% |
| 2.5 | Good | 85% - 88% |
| 2.0 | Satisfactory | 80% - 84% |
| 1.5 | Fair | 75% - 79% |
| 1.0 | Pass | 70% - 74% |
| 0.0 | Fail | < 69% |
| Latin Honors | Grade Point Equivalence Range |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.800 - 4.000 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.600 - 3.799 |
| Cum Laude | 3.400 - 3.599 |
| Honorable Mention (ID# 112 and above) | 3.200 - 3.399 |
| Honorable Mention (ID# 111 and below) | 3.000 - 3.399 |
Other universities, such as the Ateneo de Manila University and its sister schools, use the letter grade system with varied grade equivalence range.
Letter grade system
| Grade Point Equivalence | Letter Grade Equivalence | Equivalence |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | A | 92% - 100% |
| 3.5 | B+ | 86% - 91% |
| 3.0 | B | 77% - 85% |
| 2.5 | C+ | 69% - 76% |
| 2.0 | C | 60% - 69% |
| 1.0 | D | 50% - 59% |
| 0.0 | F | below 50% |
| Latin Honors | Grade Point Equivalence Range |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.87 - 4.00 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.70 - 3.86 |
| Cum Laude | 3.50 - 3.69 |
More importantly, Philippine universities do not have standard grade equivalence. Different universities have varied equivalence range, while passing grades are subject to imposed academic quality of an institution.