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There are four grading systems (or scales) in Greece – four different GPA – one for higher education, one for secondary education, and two for primary education (grades 3 to 4 and 5 to 6).
Primary school[edit]
In 1st and 2nd grades in Greek primary schools there is only descriptive evaluation, with no grades included. In the 3rd and 4th grade grades are only letters (Α-Δ) and in 5th and 6th grades numbers ranging from 1-10 are used.
Third and Fourth grade[edit]
| Letter Grade | Verbal grading in English | Verbal grading in Greek |
|---|---|---|
| Α | Excellent | Άριστα |
| Β | Very good | Πολύ Καλά |
| Γ | Good | Καλά |
| Δ [a] | Almost good | Σχεδόν Καλά |
Fifth and Sixth grade[edit]
| Numerical Value / Grade | Verbal grading in English | Verbal grading in Greek |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Excellent | Άριστα |
| 8 | Very good | Πολύ Καλά |
| 6 | Good | Καλά |
| 4 [b] | Almost good | Σχεδόν Καλά |
Secondary school[edit]
The 20-point grading system's range is widened in secondary school.
Gymnasium[edit]
| Numerical Value / Grade | Verbal grading in English | Verbal grading in Greek |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Excellent | Άριστα |
| 18 6/14 | Very good | Πολύ Καλά |
| 15 6/14 | Good | Καλά |
| 12 6/14 | Fair | Μέτρια |
| 9 13/14 | Insufficient | Ανεπαρκώς |
Lyceum[edit]
The Lyceum school has 32-35 hours per week, with 20-point grading system, Law 4610/2019[1] The Apolytirio certificate qualification receives an additional final mention (level of distinction) with which it has been earned.
| Numerical Value / Grade | Verbal grading in English | Verbal grading in Greek |
|---|---|---|
| 20 - 18,1 | Excellent | Άριστα |
| 18 - 16,1 | Very good | Λίαν καλώς |
| 16 - 13,1 | Good | Καλώς |
| 13 - 9,5 | Αlmost good | Σχεδόν καλώς |
| 9,4 - 5,1 | Insufficiently | Ανεπαρκώς |
| 5 - 0 | Badly | Κακώς |
Universities and Polytechnics[edit]
- Universities (public): 4FT years (except medicine schools which are 6FT years) (full-time)
- Polytechnics - Pharmacy School (public): 5FT years (full-time)
- Scale: 0.00 – 10.00 (0% – 100%)
- Pass (module): 5.00 (50%)
The table below depicts the Greek Grading system while illustrates approximately how the Grades are compared with ECTS, US and UK grades:
| Greece (0.00 – 10.00) | ECTS | US (0.0 – 4.0 or 5.0)[2][3] | UK (0% – 100%)[4][5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ἀριστα (Excellent) (8.50 – 10.00) | ECTS A | B, B+, A-, A, A+ | First-Class Honours* (First or 1st) (70% – 100%) |
| Λίαν Καλώς (Very Good) (6.5 – 8.49) | ECTS B | D+, C-, C, C+, B- | Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) (60% – 69%) |
| Καλώς (Good) (5.00 – 6.49) | ECTS C | D-, D | Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) (50% – 59%) |
| No assessment/award at the end of 4th or 5th year, until all modules, from all years, are passed successfully. Years are extended. | F | Third-Class Honours (Third or 3rd) (40% – 49%) | |
| Withdrawal | F | Ordinary degree (Pass) (without Honours) (35% – 39%)[c] Fail (0% – 34%) | |
| Other: Aegrotat degree HND (Higher National Diploma) for 2 years completed[d] HNC (Higher National Certificate) for 1 year completed[d] |
For the National Technical University of Athens (polytechnic) the above grades are different: 9-10 is "excellent", 7-9 is "very good", 5-7 is "good", 0-4.9 is "fail".
Most of the degrees can be equivalent to a bachelor's degree with honours BSc(Hons) / BEng (Hons) since all courses are 4 to 5 years and most of them professionally accredited. All modules, from all years, must be passed with a minimum grade of 5.00 (50%) in order for a degree to be assessed/awarded and there is currently no limit in resits. The classification (Ἀριστα, Λίαν Καλὠς, Καλὠς) is derived from the overall credit-weighted average for all modules including the 'diplomatiki' (university/polytechnic) or 'ptichiaki' (TEI). (dissertation/project)
- Common regulations for the award of Honours in UK
See also[edit]
- Institutions of Highest Education in Greece
- Apolytirio and Panhellenic examinations
- Polytechnics in Greece
- Education in Greece
Notes[edit]
- a. ^ 'Δ' grade is used for students who are experiencing serious learning difficulties. For these students aided teaching programs are implemented.
- b. ^ '1-4' grades are used for students who are experiencing serious learning difficulties. For these students aided teaching programs are implemented.
- c. ^ varies from institution to institution according to their regulations
- d. ^ varies from institution to institution according to their regulations
References[edit]
- ^ "Article 100, Law 4610, Government Gazette 70 A'/07.05.2019" (PDF). Hellenic Parliament. Cite journal requires
|journal=(help)(in Greek), "Synergies between Universities and TEIs, Admission to Higher Education (tertiary), Experimental secondary education schools, General archive of state and other provisions" - ^ "EducationUSA. Last accessed May 22, 2009". Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ Undergraduate Study in the US Archived March 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "BSc (Hons) Computer Applications – Top-up (Bath). Last accessed May 21, 2009".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Academic Protocol 1 : Taught Initial Degrees 2008–2009. Last accessed May 22, 2009" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 16, 2012. CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
