Singapore Grading System: Primary, Secondary, and University Grades
Singapore's education system is renowned for its high standards and competitive nature. This comprehensive guide explains the grading systems used across different educational levels in Singapore.
Key Takeaways
PSLE uses Achievement Levels (AL) 1-8
O-Levels and A-Levels use letter grades
Universities typically use a 5.0 GPA scale
Strong emphasis on continuous assessment
International recognition of qualifications
Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)
Achievement Level (AL)
Mark Range
Standard
1
≥90
Excellent
2
85-89
Very Good
3
80-84
Good
4
75-79
Above Average
5
65-74
Average
6
45-64
Below Average
7
20-44
Poor
8
<20
Very Poor
GCE O-Level Grades
The Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level examination uses the following grading system. Calculate your grades using our Grade Calculator.
Grade
Mark Range
Description
A1
75-100
Excellent
A2
70-74
Very Good
B3
65-69
Good
B4
60-64
Above Average
C5
55-59
Average
C6
50-54
Pass
D7
45-49
Below Pass
E8
40-44
Poor
F9
0-39
Fail
GCE A-Level Grades
Grade
Description
Points
A
Excellent
10
B
Very Good
8.5
C
Good
7
D
Satisfactory
5
E
Pass
2.5
S
Subfail
0
U
Ungraded
0
University Grading System
Singapore universities typically use a 5.0 GPA scale. Convert your grades using our International GPA Calculator.