Grading System & Promotion Criteria
Last Updated: 12 July 2021
Primary 1 – 4
| Status | Grades | Marks (%) | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | A* | 91 & above | Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject |
| Pass | A B |
75 – 90 60 – 74 |
Demonstrates good understanding of the subject |
| Pass | C | 50 – 59 | Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject |
| Fail | D | 35 – 49 | Demonstrates fair understanding of the subject |
| Fail | E | 20 – 34 | Demonstrates elementary understanding of the subject |
| Fail | U | 19 & below | Has not met minimum requirements for the subject |
Criteria for passing: Pass in English with an average of 50% for core subjects.
Primary 5 – 6
| Achievement Levels (AL) | Raw Mark Range |
|---|---|
| 1 | ≥ 90 |
| 2 | 85 - 89 |
| 3 | 80 - 84 |
| 4 | 75 - 79 |
| 5 | 65 - 74 |
| 6 | 45 - 64 |
| 7 | 20 - 44 |
| 8 | < 20 |
Criteria for passing: Pass in English (50%) with an average of 50% for core subjects.
For promotion from Primary 5 to Primary 6, pass in all PSLE subjects for consideration to take the PSLE.
Preparatory Secondary 1 Foundation Class, Secondary 1 & 2
| Status | Grades | Marks (%) | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | A | 80 & above | Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject |
| Pass | B C |
70 – 79 60 – 69 |
Demonstrates good understanding of the subject |
| Pass | D | 50 – 59 | Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject |
| Fail | F | 49 & below | Has not met minimum requirements for the subject |
Criteria for passing: Pass in English with an average of 50% for core subjects.
Only those who have obtained at least a B grade for Secondary 2 Maths can apply to take Additional Maths in Secondary 3.
Secondary 3 & 4
| Status | Grades | Marks (%) | Descriptors |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCE O-Level Pass | A1 A2 |
75 & above 70 – 74 |
Demonstrates very good understanding of the subject |
| GCE O-Level Pass | B3 B4 |
65 – 69 60 – 64 |
Demonstrates good understanding of the subject |
| GCE O-Level Pass | C5 C6 |
55 – 59 50 – 54 |
Demonstrates adequate understanding of the subject |
| Below GCE O-Level Pass | D7 E8 |
45 – 49 40 – 44 |
Demonstrates elementary understanding of the subject |
| Fail | F | 39 & below | Has not met minimum requirements for the subject |
Criteria for passing: Obtain 4 credits and a D7 pass, of which one of these subjects must be English.