GPA Scale: How many types are there? How are points converted?

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Published: 29 February 2024
Updated: 13 February 2025

For students and students, everyone is very familiar with the term GPA. Especially for those of you who are planning to study abroad or hunt for scholarships, the GPA scale is a very important factor to help you enroll or win a scholarship at the schools you want. So what are the types of GPA scales, how to calculate them or how to convert them? Let's refer to the article below to answer your questions and concerns about the GPA scale .

1. 3 popular GPA scales today

Today, most countries around the world use a 4-point scale to calculate GPA. However, each country has different rules on how to use the scale. In Vietnam today, GPA is calculated based on the following 3 scales: 10-point scale, letter scale and 4-point scale. Let's see the article below to better understand these scales.

1.1. Scale 10

In Vietnam, the 10-point scale is the most popular and common scale. This scale is often used to evaluate the learning outcomes of students at primary, junior high school (level 2), high school (level 3), and even some universities, colleges, and intermediate schools also use this scale.

1. Ranking of students:

Results of assessment and grading of students based on a 10-point scale for each semester and school year:

Classification	GPA Requirements
Good Students	The minimum GPA of all subjects is 8.0.
Good Student	The minimum GPA of the subjects is 6.5.
Average Students	The minimum GPA of the subjects is 5.0.

2 - Student Rankings:

The results of evaluation and ranking of students are based on a scale of 10 according to the cumulative average score of the whole academic year:

Classification	GPA Requirements
Outstanding Students	9 – 10
Excellent Students	8 – Under 9
Quite a student	7 – Under 8
Average students are quite	6 – Under 7
Average Student	5 – Under 6
Weak Students	4 – Under 5 (Fail)
Poor Students	Less than 4 (Fail)

1.2. Letter scale

The letter scale is often used for students studying at the intermediate, college, and university levels, applying the training method according to the credit system to classify and evaluate the learning results of each subject or module of students.

Results of assessment and classification of students based on the letter scale:

Classification	Điểm GPA
Excellent Students	A
Quite good students	B+
Quite a student	B
Average students are quite	C+
Average Student	C
Weak Medium Students	D+
Weak Students	D
Poor Students	F (Fail)

1.3. Scale 4

The 4-point scale is usually applied to students at intermediate schools, colleges, and universities applying the training method according to the credit system to calculate the GPA of the semester, academic year and the overall cumulative GPA of the whole course of students.

The results of assessment and grading of students are based on a 4-point scale:

Classification	Điểm GPA
Outstanding Students	GPA from 3.60 – 4.00
Excellent Students	GPA from 3.20 – 3.59
Quite a student	GPA from 2.50 – 3.19
Average Student	GPA from 2.00 – 2.49
Weak Students	GPA below 2.00

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2. How to convert GPA scale in Vietnam

Many students are still wondering about how to convert the GPA scale in Vietnam. To answer the above questions, please refer to the GPA conversion table in Vietnam below so that you can calculate your GPA scale.

Scale 10	Character Scale	Scale 4	Classification
8.5 – 10	A	4.0	Good
8.0 – 8.4	B+	3.5	Pretty good
7.0 – 7.9	B	3.0	Fairly
6.5 – 6.9	C+	2.5	Fair average
5.5 – 6.4	C	2.0	Average
5.0 – 5.4	D+	1.5	Weak Medium
4.0 – 4.9	D	1.0	Weak
Below 4.0	F	0	Poor (failed)

3. How to convert Vietnamese GPA scale to international

Those of you who want to convert a scale of 10 to GPA to study abroad or apply for scholarships in some countries around the world can refer to the table below. Most universities in Vietnam today also use this conversion scale.

3.1. Converting GPA Scales in the US

In the U.S., the scale usually used to calculate GPAs is a 4-point scale. Below is a GPA conversion table in the US that you can refer to.

1 - US GPA Scale Conversion Table

The long-used method of assessing the ability of students in the United States is to assess by grades A, B, C, D, F. From these levels, the GPA will be converted to a 4-point scale based on the GPA conversion table below:

Character Scale	Percentage Points	Scale 4
A	90% – 100%	4.0
B	80% – 89%	3.0
C	70% – 79%	2.0
D	65% – 69%	1.0
F	Less than 65%	0.0

2 - GPA scale conversion table from Vietnam to the US

According to the Vietnam Education Foundation (VEF), how to convert GPA from Vietnam to the US is based on the GPA conversion table below:

Average score in Vietnam	U.S. GPA
8 – 10	A
6 – 7	B
5	C
0 – 4	F

3.2. Conversion of GPA scale in the UK

In the UK, the scale commonly used by this country is the IGCSE or A-level scale. The difference between these two scales is that the IGCSE scale is used to assess students' academic ability from A* to G and the A-level scale is from A* to E.

Below is a table of points to IGCSE scale you can refer to:

Scale 10	Character Scale	Scale 4	IGCSE Scale	Classification
7.0 – 10.0	A/A+	4.0	A/A*	First class honours
6.5 – 6.9	A-/B+	3.7	B	Upper-second class honors
6.0 – 6.4	3.3
5.5 – 5.9	B	3.0	C	Lower-second class honors
5.0 – 5.4	2.7
4.5 – 4.9	C+	2.3	D	Third class honours
4.0 – 4.4	C	2.0	E
3.5 – 3.9	D+	1.3	F	Ordinary/Unclassified
D	1.0	G
Below 3.5	E/F	0.0	U

3.3. Converting GPA Scales in Canada

For those of you who are planning to study in Canada, it is essential to understand how GPA is calculated in this country. In Canada, the way GPA is calculated varies depending on the region.

Each region, each region in Canada has a different way of calculating GPA scores

1 – GPA Scale Conversion Table in Ontario

Ontario is home to 30 of Canada's top universities and colleges, including the University of Toronto, Queen's University, and the University of Western Ontario,... To prepare your application to study abroad at these schools perfectly, the first thing you need to know is how to calculate GPA. Below is a table of points redemption in Ontario, Canada you can refer to:

Wording Points	GPA in Canada	Percent	Classification
A+	4	90% – 100%	Outstanding
A	3.9	85% – 89%
A-	3.7	80% – 84%
B+	3.3	77% – 79%	Good
B	3	73% – 76%
B-	2.7	70% – 72%
C+	2.3	67% – 69%	Fairly
C	2	63% – 66%
C-	1.7	60% – 62%
D+	1.3	57% – 59%	Average
D	1	53% – 56%
D-	0.7	50% – 52%
E/F	0	Less than 50%	Fail

2 – GPA Scale Conversion Table in Alberta

Alberta's school system allows you to freely choose the programs of study that suit your strengths. Partly because of that, it has the second-largest number of students in Canada. This province also has its own way of calculating GPA scores, specifically as follows:

Wording Points	GPA in Canada	Percent	Classification
A+/A	4	85% – 100%	Outstanding
A-	3.7	80% – 84%	Good
B+	3.3	76% – 79%
B	3	73% – 75%	Fairly
B-	2.7	70% – 72%
C+	2.3	67% – 69%	Average
C	2	64% – 66%
C-	1.7	60% – 63%
D+	1.3	55% – 59%	Reach
D	1	50% – 54%
E/F	0	Less than 50%	Fail

3 - GPA Scale Conversion Table in British Columbia

British Columbia always provides students with a practical, quality learning environment. The education system in this province is very advanced and has received worldwide recognition. Below is the point conversion table in British Columbia, Canada you can refer to:

Wording Points	GPA in Canada	Percent	Classification
A+	4	95% – 100%	Outstanding
A	3.9	90% – 94%
A-	3.7	85% – 89%	Good
B+	3.3	80% – 84%
B	3	75% – 79%	Fairly
B-	2.7	70% – 74%
C+	2.3	65% – 69%	Average
C	2	60% – 64%
C-	1.7	55% – 59%	Reach
P	1	50% – 54%
F/UN	0	Less than 50%	Fail

1 – GPA Scale Conversion Table in Ontario

Wording Points	GPA in Canada	Percent	Classification
A+	4	90% – 100%	Outstanding
A	3.9	85% – 89%
A-	3.7	80% – 84%
B+	3.3	77% – 79%	Good
B	3	73% – 76%
B-	2.7	70% – 72%
C+	2.3	67% – 69%	Fairly
C	2	63% – 66%
C-	1.7	60% – 62%
D+	1.3	57% – 59%	Average
D	1	53% – 56%
D-	0.7	50% – 52%
E/F	0	Less than 50%	Fail

2 – GPA Scale Conversion Table in Alberta

Wording Points	GPA in Canada	Percent	Classification
A+/A	4	85% – 100%	Outstanding
A-	3.7	80% – 84%	Good
B+	3.3	76% – 79%
B	3	73% – 75%	Fairly
B-	2.7	70% – 72%
C+	2.3	67% – 69%	Average
C	2	64% – 66%
C-	1.7	60% – 63%
D+	1.3	55% – 59%	Reach
D	1	50% – 54%
E/F	0	Less than 50%	Fail

3 - GPA Scale Conversion Table in British Columbia

Wording Points	GPA in Canada	Percent	Classification
A+	4	95% – 100%	Outstanding
A	3.9	90% – 94%
A-	3.7	85% – 89%	Good
B+	3.3	80% – 84%
B	3	75% – 79%	Fairly
B-	2.7	70% – 74%
C+	2.3	65% – 69%	Average
C	2	60% – 64%
C-	1.7	55% – 59%	Reach
P	1	50% – 54%
F/UN	0	Less than 50%	Fail

4. GPA requirements for scholarship

To hunt for scholarships in each country, each school, each study program,... you need to meet various GPA requirements. There are many scholarship policies offered by countries, but scholarships will usually be divided according to the following levels:

1 - Scholarship 20% of tuition fee: GPA from 6.5 – 7.0

This is a scholarship that requires a GPA that is not too high, as long as the GPA reaches 6.5, you can easily receive this scholarship. Most of these scholarships are in automatic scholarship packages or just need to register, which requires simple scholarship admission that the university offers to students.

2 - Scholarship 25% – 50% of tuition fee: GPA from 7.0 – 8.0

With a GPA of 7.0 – 8.0, a higher score is that you have the opportunity to access a scholarship of 25% – 50% of tuition fees. To easily hunt for this scholarship, you need to give an excellent essay and personal achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.

3 - Scholarship 50% – 100% of tuition fee: GPA from 8.0 or higher

This is the scholarship that many students aim for the most and want to win the most. However, to receive a scholarship of 50% – 100% of the tuition fee, you must achieve a minimum GPA of 8.0 – a very high number of points. For that reason, you have to really try and train a lot harder.

In addition, there is a small note that the conditions for receiving a scholarship also depend on a few other factors such as international foreign language certificates (Mostly English), important documents, qualifications or certificates of participation in extracurricular activities, international volunteer organizations, etc ...

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