The Philippines has varied university grading systems. Most colleges, universities, particularly public institutions, follow the grade point system scale of 5.00 - 1.00, in which 1.00 is the highest grade and 5.00 is the lowest possible grade.
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila also employ a specific grading category for retention. This system uses the General Weighted Average (GWA) per semester as a basis whether or not a particular student shall be retained at the course or college he or she is enrolled to. Some colleges have higher GWA requirement for retention, but most of them demands a GWA of at least 2.50 per semester. A few graduate schools, on the other hand, employ the Pass or Fail system.
Notable exceptions include De La Salle University & FEU-East Asia College, which follow the 1.000 - 4.000 grading system, which patterns those of American universities. This system uses the 4.0 grade point equivalence as the highest grade, while 0.0 grade point equivalence is considered the lowest possible grade. 0.0 grade point equivalence is considered a failing mark.
ABE International Business College "Manila 'Main' Campus"
ABE International Business College - Grading System -
Grade Range
Grade Point
Letter Grade
Remarks
96 - 100
1.00
A+
Excellent
91 - 95
1.25
A
Very Good
86 - 90
1.50
A-
Very Good
81 - 85
1.75
B+
Good
75 - 80
2.00
B
Good
69 - 74
2.25
B-
Good
63 - 68
2.50
C+
Fair
57 - 62
2.75
C
Fair
50 - 56
3.00
C-
Fair
Below 50
5.00
F
Failed
IC
IC
InComplete
W
Withdrawn
D
Dropped
The Grading System let's you see the "Grade Range". This is essential for High School Graduates to know in which Grade Range they are in.
More importantly, Philippine universities do not have standard grade equivalence. Different universities have varied equivalence range, while passing grades are subject to imposed academic quality of an institution.