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Grading system and Grade Point Average (GPA)

GPA represents your current standing in the programme of study. It is the ratio of the total grade points earned to total credits attempted to date. The final GPA score at the point of graduation determines your overall programme performance.

Last updated 27 August 2025

Grading system

Click on the links below for information of the respective courses:

Higher Nitec and Nitec

Higher Nitec and Nitec in Services / Technology

ITE Skills Certificate (ISC)

Work-Study Diploma

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The Grade Point Average (GPA) represents your current standing in the programme of study. It is the ratio of the total grade points earned to total credits attempted to date. The final GPA score at the point of graduation determines your overall programme performance.

GPA equation showing a fraction.

The GPA includes all graded modules that are accountable for certification and excludes the following:

  • Modules assessed on Distinction[resource:145:86750]Pass/Fail, Pass/Fail and Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading systems

  • Exempted modules

Example:

Table showing module grades, credit units, grade scale, and grade points for multiple modules.
GPA calculation: Total Grade Points Earned / Total Credits Units Attempted = 2.162