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  • The Danish 13-Point Grading Scale

Understanding Marks Given According to the Danish 13-Point Scale

This is the former grading scale used in Denmark. Students at CBS prior to Autumn 2007 received grades based on this:

13	Is given for exceptionally independent and excellent performance Rarely Given
11	Is given for independent and excellent performance
10	Is given for excellent but not particularly independent performance
9	Is given for good performance, a little above average
8	Is given for average performance
7	Is given for mediocre performance, slightly below average
6	Is given for just acceptable performance Minimum Passing Mark
5	Is given for hesitant and not satisfactory performance Failure
03	Is given for very hesitant, very insufficient and unsatisfactory performance Failure
00	Is given for completely unacceptable performance Failure

The jump from 13 to 11 emphasizes the fact that 13 is only to be given in rare and very exceptional cases. It should therefore not be compared to the top mark in most other systems.

The participation of external examiners from other institutions in almost all exams contributes to the stability of the scale and should prevent individual interpretation bias in marks.

For an explanation of the new Danish grading scale, please see the link in the left-hand menu.

Last updated by The International Office 25/03/2009