In the context of Singapore’s education system, which is known for its Polytechnic institutions, the grading scale generally follows a letter grade system:
| Module Grade | Descriptor on Transcript / Exam Result Slip | % Range (Marks) | Grade Point* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIST | : | Distinction (to be awarded by the Examinations Board) | > 80 | 4.0 |
| A | : | Excellent | >= 80 | 4.0 |
| B+ | : | Very Good | 75 to < 80 | 3.5 |
| B | : | Good | 70 to < 75 | 3.0 |
| C+ | : | Good Credit | 65 to < 70 | 2.5 |
| C | : | Credit | 60 to < 65 | 2.0 |
| D+ | : | Good Pass | 55 to < 60 | 1.5 |
| D | : | Pass | 50 to < 55 | 1.0 |
| D- | : | Subsidiary Pass | – | 0.5 |
| P | : | Non-Graded Pass | – | 0.5 |
| F | : | Fail | – | 0.0 |
| ABS | : | Absent | – | 0.0 |
| UP | : | Pass in a Module which has no grade point | – | N.A. |
| UF | : | Fail in a Module which has no grade point | – | N.A. |
| EX | : | Exempted | – | N.A. |