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Academic work in [[Hong Kong]] is graded as follows:

This article is about the grading that is currently used in [[Hong Kong]].


==Universities==
==Universities==
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Some universities don't include A+ in the grades,<ref>http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/calendar/2006-07/english/pdf/p7_04.pdf, section 13.2</ref> or set the grade point of A+ to be 4.00,<ref>http://www.hku.hk/pubunit/cal2006/images/pt16.pdf, section UG5</ref> so that the maximum GPA attainable is 4.00 instead of 4.30. Some universities use a 12-point based system called "CGA" instead.<ref>http://publish.ust.hk/univ/cal0607/calendar/regu/ugregu.pdf, section 21.4</ref> Some universities do not include minus grades (i.e., no A-, B-, C-) and the grade point of A+, B+, C+, D+ is 4.5, 3.5, 2.5, 1.5 respectively.<ref>[http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/ERN/ern_explanation.html PolyU GPA system explanation]</ref>
Some universities don't include A+ in the grades,<ref>http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/calendar/2006-07/english/pdf/p7_04.pdf, section 13.2</ref> or set the grade point of A+ to be 4.00,<ref>http://www.hku.hk/pubunit/cal2006/images/pt16.pdf {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070614064325/http://www.hku.hk/pubunit/cal2006/images/pt16.pdf |date=14 June 2007 }}, section UG5</ref> so that the maximum GPA attainable is 4.00 instead of 4.30. Some universities use a 12-point based system called "CGA" instead.<ref>http://publish.ust.hk/univ/cal0607/calendar/regu/ugregu.pdf, section 21.4</ref> Some universities do not include minus grades (i.e., no A−, B−, C−) and the grade point of A+, B+, C+, D+ is 4.5, 3.5, 2.5, 1.5 respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/ERN/ern_explanation.html |title=PolyU GPA system explanation |access-date=23 December 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080227073959/http://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/ERN/ern_explanation.html |archive-date=27 February 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Yet, [[The Hong Kong Polytechnic University]] caps all GPA values at 4.0.


===Definitions===
===Definitions===
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* '''Grade C''': Adequate
* '''Grade C''': Adequate
* '''Grade D''': Marginal pass
* '''Grade D''': Marginal pass
* '''Grade E''': Conditional fail (rare)
* '''Grade F''': Fail
* '''Grade F''': Fail


==Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination==
==Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination==


Results of the [[Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination]] (HKCEE) and [[Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination]] (HKALE) are expressed in terms of six grades A to F, of which grade A is the highest and F the lowest. Results below grade F are designated as unclassified (UNCL).<ref>[http://eant01.hkeaa.edu.hk/hkea/topper.asp?p_coverdown=hkale_home.html HKALE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority]</ref><ref>[http://eant01.hkeaa.edu.hk/hkea/topper.asp?p_coverdown=hkcee_home.html HKCEE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority]</ref> HKCEE and HKALE will be completely replaced by the [[Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education]] Examination in 2013. The last HKCEE were held in 2012 and the last HKALE will be held in 2013 for private candidates only.
Results of the [[Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination]] (HKCEE) and [[Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination]] (HKALE) are expressed in terms of six grades A to F, of which grade A is the highest and F the lowest. Results below grade F are designated as unclassified (UNCL).<ref>[http://eant01.hkeaa.edu.hk/hkea/topper.asp?p_coverdown=hkale_home.html HKALE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227210609/http://eant01.hkeaa.edu.hk/hkea/topper.asp?p_coverdown=hkale_home.html |date=December 27, 2007 }}</ref><ref>[http://eant01.hkeaa.edu.hk/hkea/topper.asp?p_coverdown=hkcee_home.html HKCEE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227011230/http://eant01.hkeaa.edu.hk/hkea/topper.asp?p_coverdown=hkcee_home.html |date=December 27, 2007 }}</ref> HKCEE and HKALE have been completely replaced by the [[Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education]] Examination in 2013. The last HKCEE were held in 2012 and the last HKALE will be held in 2013 for private candidates only.


===Common grade Definition of HKCEE and HKALE recognized by the general public===
===Common grade definition of HKCEE and HKALE recognized by the Government and Institutes===


* '''Grade A''': Distinction or GCSE/GCE A*
* '''Grade A''': Distinction or GCSE/GCE A*
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* Grade C or above in a HKCEE subject is recognised as equivalent to an O-level pass (grade C or better) in an overseas GCE examination. But Grade E in HKCEE is commonly recognized as a pass for most employers and education institutes in Hong Kong.
* Grade C or above in a HKCEE subject is recognised as equivalent to an O-level pass (grade C or better) in an overseas GCE examination. But Grade E in HKCEE is commonly recognized as a pass for most employers and education institutes in Hong Kong.
* Grade E or above in HKALE subject is recognised as equivalent to a pass (Grade E or above) in a British oversea GCE examination.
* Grade E or above in HKALE subject is recognised as equivalent to a pass (Grade E or above) in a British oversea GCE examination.
* Since 2007, HKCEE and HKALE grades could be regarded as 2 grades higher than their IGCSE and UK A-Levels counterparts (e.g. a C in HKALE is comparable to an A in GCE A-levels), except English and Chinese as they are subject to a different comparison standard<ref name="British Council">{{cite journal |url=http://www.educationuk.org.hk/partnership/website/Equivalence_of_Hong_Kong_qualifications_in_the_UK.pdf |format=pdf |title=Equivalence of Hong Kong qualifications in the UK |deadurl=no |accessdate=18 May 2013}}</ref>
* Since 2007, HKCEE and HKALE grades could be regarded as 2 grades higher than their IGCSE and UK A-Levels counterparts (e.g. a C in HKALE is comparable to an A in GCE A-levels), except English and Chinese as they are subject to a different comparison standard<ref name="British Council">{{cite journal |url=http://www.educationuk.org.hk/partnership/website/Equivalence_of_Hong_Kong_qualifications_in_the_UK.pdf |title=Equivalence of Hong Kong qualifications in the UK |url-status=dead |access-date=18 May 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131008000237/http://www.educationuk.org.hk/partnership/website/Equivalence_of_Hong_Kong_qualifications_in_the_UK.pdf |archive-date=8 October 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>


==Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination==
==Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination==
For Category A subjects in HKDSE, results will be expressed in terms of five levels, of which level 5 is the highest and level 1 the lowest. Distinction levels 5** and 5* (pronounced as ''Five-Star-Star'' and ''Five-Star'')will be awarded to the two best-performing groups of candidates attaining Level 5.
For Category A subjects in HKDSE, results will be expressed in terms of five levels, of which level 5 is the highest and level 1 the lowest. Distinction levels 5** and 5* (pronounced as ''Five-Double-Star'' and ''Five-Star'') will be awarded to the two best-performing groups of candidates attaining Level 5.


===Common grade Definition of HKDSE recognized by the general public===
===Common grade definition of HKDSE recognized by the general public===


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[[Category:Academic grading by country|Hong Kong]]
[[Category:Academic grading by country|Hong Kong]]
[[Category:Education in Hong Kong|Grading]]
[[Category:Education in Hong Kong|Grading]]
[[Category:Academia in Hong Kong|Grading]]

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Academic work in Hong Kong is graded as follows:

Universities

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In Hong Kong, the system of grade point average (GPA)[1] is used in universities.

A+ 4.30 B+ 3.30 C+ 2.30 D+ 1.30
A 4.00 B 3.00 C 2.00 D 1.00 F 0.00
A- 3.70 B- 2.70 C- 1.70

Some universities don't include A+ in the grades,[2] or set the grade point of A+ to be 4.00,[3] so that the maximum GPA attainable is 4.00 instead of 4.30. Some universities use a 12-point based system called "CGA" instead.[4] Some universities do not include minus grades (i.e., no A−, B−, C−) and the grade point of A+, B+, C+, D+ is 4.5, 3.5, 2.5, 1.5 respectively.[5] Yet, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University caps all GPA values at 4.0.

Definitions

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  • Grade A: Excellent
  • Grade B: Good
  • Grade C: Adequate
  • Grade D: Marginal pass
  • Grade E: Conditional fail (rare)
  • Grade F: Fail

Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination

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Results of the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) are expressed in terms of six grades A to F, of which grade A is the highest and F the lowest. Results below grade F are designated as unclassified (UNCL).[6][7] HKCEE and HKALE have been completely replaced by the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination in 2013. The last HKCEE were held in 2012 and the last HKALE will be held in 2013 for private candidates only.

Common grade definition of HKCEE and HKALE recognized by the Government and Institutes

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  • Grade A: Distinction or GCSE/GCE A*
  • Grade B: Credit or GCSE/GCE A*/A
  • Grade C: Credit or GCSE/GCE A
  • Grade D: Pass or GCSE/GCE B
  • Grade E: Pass or GCSE/GCE C
  • Grade F: Failed
  • UNCL: Unclassified

Note:

  • Grade C or above in a HKCEE subject is recognised as equivalent to an O-level pass (grade C or better) in an overseas GCE examination. But Grade E in HKCEE is commonly recognized as a pass for most employers and education institutes in Hong Kong.
  • Grade E or above in HKALE subject is recognised as equivalent to a pass (Grade E or above) in a British oversea GCE examination.
  • Since 2007, HKCEE and HKALE grades could be regarded as 2 grades higher than their IGCSE and UK A-Levels counterparts (e.g. a C in HKALE is comparable to an A in GCE A-levels), except English and Chinese as they are subject to a different comparison standard[8]

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination

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For Category A subjects in HKDSE, results will be expressed in terms of five levels, of which level 5 is the highest and level 1 the lowest. Distinction levels 5** and 5* (pronounced as Five-Double-Star and Five-Star) will be awarded to the two best-performing groups of candidates attaining Level 5.

Common grade definition of HKDSE recognized by the general public

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HKALE GCE A-Level HKDSE
A A* 5**
B A/A* 5*
C A 5
D/E B/C 4
E/F D/E 3
F/U F 1-2

References

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  1. ^ Academic Regulations and Records Office - Course Grades
  2. ^ http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/iso/calendar/2006-07/english/pdf/p7_04.pdf, section 13.2
  3. ^ http://www.hku.hk/pubunit/cal2006/images/pt16.pdf Archived 14 June 2007 at the Wayback Machine, section UG5
  4. ^ http://publish.ust.hk/univ/cal0607/calendar/regu/ugregu.pdf, section 21.4
  5. ^ "PolyU GPA system explanation". Archived from the original on 27 February 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2007.
  6. ^ HKALE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Archived December 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ HKCEE - Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority Archived December 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Equivalence of Hong Kong qualifications in the UK" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 October 2013. Retrieved 18 May 2013. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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