Academic grading in Canada


Academic grading in Canada varies by province, level of education, by institution, and faculty. The following are commonly used conversions from percentage grades to letter grades.

Alberta

This is the system of grading used by many schools in Alberta.

British Columbia

This is the system of grading used by many high schools in BC.
LetterPercentExplanation
A86–100%Excellent or outstanding
B73–85%Very good
C+67–72%Good
C60–66%Satisfactory
C-50–59%Minimally acceptable
F0-49%Failing
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ProficientStudent demonstrates a complete understanding of concepts taught.
DevelopingStudent demonstrates a partial understanding of concepts taught.
EmergingStudent demonstrates an initial understanding of concepts taught.
IEInsufficient evidence of learning

Ontario

The grading standards for public elementary and secondary schools are set by the Ontario Ministry [of Education (Ontario)|Ministry of Education] and includes letter grades and percentages. In addition to letter grades and percentages, the Ministry of Education also uses a level system to mark its students. The four levels correspond to how students are marked on the Ontario rubric. The following is the levels on the Ontario rubric, its meaning, and its corresponding letter/percentage grades:
  • Level 4, beyond government standards
  • Level 3, at government standards
  • Level 2, approaching government standards
  • Level 1, well below government standards
The grading standards for A− letter grades changed in September 2010 to coincide with a new academic year. The new changes require a higher percentage grade by two or five points to obtain an A or A+ respectively.

Saskatchewan

LetterPercent
A+90–100%
A80–89%
B70–79%
C60–69%
D50–59%
F0–49%

At a high school level in Saskatchewan, most subjects are separated into three competencies. On report cards, marks are normally shown as numbers and an average of the two marks associated with the subject will be calculated. For example, if a student achieves A, A− and B+ in a subject, teachers will calculate an average of the three marks.