Grading System

Grading System

The Charles University offers courses that can end with two types of study requirements: 

  1. "ZÁPOČET"/PASS 
    This means that a course is not ended with an exam, but a different way of obtaining the credit, e.g. an essay, a project, written analysis, etc. 
    The grading system is two tier - Pass/Fail. In the system, you will see this as Z, which means "Zápočet" or Pass.
     
  2. EXAM
    The course is finished with an oral or written exam. Faculty of Social Sciences uses an internationally recognized A-F grading system, often referred to as ECTS grading.  

    For easier understanding we offer an explanation of the individual grades:
  • A/B – Excellent - excellent performance
  • C/D – Very Good - above the average standard with some errors
  • E – Good - generally sound work with a number of notable errors
  • F – Fail - unsatisfactory performance

    The recommendation for using the A-F classification is as follows: To evaluate the student's performance in percentage (0-100 %) and providing the evaluation accordingly:

    100-91% = A
    90-81% = B
    71-80 % = C
    61-70 % = D
    51-60 % = E 
    0-50% = F

CALCULATING GPA

You can find your GPA along with the total number of credits in your SIS.

After logging in, go to "Summary of exam results". Make sure to check all the academic years of your study in the filter. At the bottom of the page in grey, you will see the total amound of your credits as well as the total average. 

SIS

The GPA is calculated on a scale of 1.0 to 4.0 where 1.0 is the best possible result. 

All exam results are counted towards the GPA based on this transition table from 1-4 Grades to ECTS Grades.

Czech Grade ECTS Grade
1 - Excellent (excellent performance)                                    A/B
2 - Very Good (above the average standard but with some errors)           C/D
3 - Good (generally sound work with a number of notable errors) E
4 - Fail (unsatisfactory performance) F

Courses transfered from your previous study are not counted in your GPA. However, grades obtained at an exchange stay are counted. 

 

How to get your transcript of records?

If you need your transcript of records for any reason, please contact the International Degree Programs Office at degreeprograms@fsv.cuni.cz

Only the completed courses with results in SIS show up in the transcript, including all transfered courses. The failed courses will not show up.