Grades
Students’ work is graded out of 20 points, the lowest passing grade is 8/20. Grades may be awarded for final examinations, individual and/or group papers and reports, and class participation. Most grades are a mix of several of these types of assessment.
IESEG International Grade Conversion Scale
IESEG |
US |
ECTS |
GPA |
Definition |
14 - 20 |
A |
A |
3.8 - 4 |
Excellent / EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors |
12 - 13.9 |
B+ |
B |
3.3 – 3.7 |
Très Bien / VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors |
11 - 11.9 |
B |
C |
2.9 – 3.2 |
Bien / GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors |
10.5 - 10.9 |
B- |
2.4 – 2.8 |
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10.1 – 10.4 |
C+ |
D |
2.1 – 2.3 |
Satisfaisant / SATISFACTORY - fair but with significant shortcomings |
10 |
C |
2 |
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9 - 9.9 |
C- |
E |
1.1 – 1.9 |
Suffisant / SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria |
8.1 - 8.9 |
D |
1 |
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8 |
F |
FX |
0 |
Insuffisant / FAIL - some more work required before the credit can be awarded |
0 - 7.9 |
F |
F |
0 |
Insuffisant / FAIL - considerable further work is required |


