Grading System in Ireland
The common grading system in Ireland’s higher educational system mostly varies. It varies according to the institution and course. Most of the educational institutes have a unique system of grading.
The minimum passing percentage out of 100 is 40% in any course in Ireland.
- The common grading system at a higher level education institution in Ireland is as follows:-
International Scale and their following description :
| International scale | Description | Percentage of grade |
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| A (excellent) | First Class Honours | 70% or above |
| B (very good, with few errors) | Upper Second Class Honours | 69% – 60% |
| C (good, with some errors) | Lower Second Class Honours | 59% – 50% |
| D (satisfactory, with many errors) | Third Class Honours | 49% – 45% |
| E (sufficient) | Compensating Fail. This is the minimum passing grade | 44% – 40%Leaving Certificate Grading |
The leaving certificate
The leaving certificate examination is conducted after the completion of upper secondary studies. It is to be conducted before the application of higher education.
- The grading system under this examination are :-
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