Grading System in Georgia: Classroom Scale and Pass Mark
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There is no percentage key, and the Board of Trustees is responsible for setting grading rules nationally.
This page explains what Georgian grades mean, who sets them and how they are reported. It also covers considerations for teaching students from Georgia, related grading systems, and sources used to verify the information.
What each Georgian grade means
Georgia’s Ten-point classroom assessment scale runs from 1, the worst grade, to 10, the best. The scale has no percent key.
| Grade | Meaning | Passing |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | High: The student discusses subject matter/issues based on basic concepts and independently solves learning tasks based on the content of the issue/issues. | Yes |
| 9 | Above Average: The student discusses the subject matter/issues based on basic concepts; however, has difficulty applying the content of the subject matter to the learning tasks. | Yes |
| 8 | Above Average: The student discusses the subject matter/issues based on basic concepts; however, has difficulty applying the content of the subject matter to the learning tasks. | Yes |
| 7 | Average: The student discusses the subject matter/issues; however, has deficiencies in the implementation of learning tasks and understanding of basic concepts. | Yes |
| 6 | Average: The student discusses the subject matter/issues; however, has deficiencies in the implementation of learning tasks and understanding of basic concepts. | Yes |
| 5 | Low: The student's reasoning regarding the subject is superficial and non-essential. | Yes |
| 4 | Low: The student's reasoning regarding the subject is superficial and non-essential. | No |
| 3 | Low: The student's reasoning regarding the subject is superficial and non-essential. | No |
| 2 | Low: The student's reasoning regarding the subject is superficial and non-essential. | No |
| 1 | Low: The student's reasoning regarding the subject is superficial and non-essential. | No |
The annual score for each subject, rounded up, must be at least 5.0 to pass; students scoring below 5.0 must be offered a remediation program before the autumn exam.
To pass and move to the next grade, a child needs an annual score of 5.0 or more in each subject, rounded up, and credit in sport, road signs and transport safety, as defined by the National Study Plan (mes.gov.ge).
For any subject with a score below 5.0, the student must be offered a remediation program before the autumn exam. Schools set the autumn retake exam rules and procedures in their curriculum (Eurydice).
Compared with related systems
Georgia
6 of 10 grades pass
Netherlands
5 of 10 grades pass
Who sets Georgian grades and how they are reported
Georgian grading rules are set nationally by the Board of Trustees. The Ministry determines procedures for creating and implementing education management information systems (სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”).
To advance to the next grade, students must meet the annual-score or pass requirement. Students cannot repeat a grade they have passed (Eurydice).
Teaching students from Georgia
Ask students for their report cards and transcripts, and check the grades against the key on the document. Record the grades with that same key. Set the scale up once in a gradebook so every report card and transcript you produce uses the same key.
Related grading systems
Sources and verification
- [1]mes.gov.ge. Ministry of Education, Science And Youth of Georgia. Accessed Sep 24, 2026. Official source
- [2]matsne.gov.ge. On General Education | სსიპ ”საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე”. Accessed Sep 24, 2026. Official source
- [3]eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu. Assessment in primary education. Accessed Sep 24, 2026. Credential evaluator
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Frequently asked questions
What is a passing grade in Georgia?
A student passes a subject with an annual score of at least 5.0, rounded up, along with credit in sport, road signs and transport safety as defined by the National Study Plan. A score below 5.0 requires a remediation program before the autumn exam.
How do Georgian grades convert to US grades?
No US-grade conversion is specified. Georgian classroom grades use a ten-point scale, from 1 to 10, with 10 the highest.
Do schools in Georgia use percentages for grades?
No. Georgian classroom grades use a ten-point scale, and there is no percentage key.
Is a 5 a good grade in Georgia?
A 5 is the lowest passing grade, but it is classified as Low. To advance, a student needs an annual score of at least 5.0 in each subject, rounded up, and the required subject credits.
