Examination and assessment results are usually expressed in grades. However, many different grading systems co-exist in Europe. In order to ensure that mobile students are treated fairly wherever their study is undertaken, an ECTS grading system has been developed to complement to credit framework. Whilst ECTS credits reflect the quantity of work, ECTS grades represent its quality. This section gives a complete description of the ECTS grading scale.
The ECTS grading system gives information which is in additional to that provided on the host institution's standard transcript. It is important to note that the ECTS grade does not replace that of the institution. The ECTS grade is indicated alongside the mark awarded by the institution on the student's transcript of records.

The ECTS grading scale is based on the combined use of appropriate keywords and numerical definitions. Using numbers and words together is intended to assist institutions in their interpretation of the relationship between the ECTS scale and their own grading system.

This table shows the ECTS grading scale and how it is defined:

 

ECTS Grade	% of successful students normally achieving the grade	Definition
A	10	EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors
B	25	VERY GOOD -above the average standard but with some errors
C	30	GOOD -generally sound work with a number of notable errors
D	25	SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings
E	10	SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria
FX	/	FAIL- some more work required before the credit can be awarded
F	/	FAIL- considerable further work is required