Philippines grading system for elementary and secondary schools
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The Philippines grading system uses the Percentage grading scale, which runs from 100% to 0%, with 100% as the best grade and 0% as the worst.
The lowest passing grade is 75%; there is no percent key, and grading rules are set nationally by the Department of Education (DepEd).
This page explains how to read the scale and how Filipino school grading is run, with guidance for teachers working with students from the Philippines. It also covers related grading systems and sources used to verify the information.
Reading the Filipino scale
In secondary education, schools use a grading system from 0% to 100%. A result of 75% is a pass, and the passing grade is 75%. Results of 65% or below are all listed as 65% on the transcript.
| Grade | Meaning | Passing |
|---|---|---|
| 100% | Perfect score. | Yes |
| 75% | Passing grade. | Yes |
| 65% | Results of 65% or below are listed as 65% on the transcript. | No |
| 0% | Zero score. | No |
The passing grade is 75%.
Test scores and other numeric or descriptive ratings are converted into percentage grades without applying a base percentage: perfect scores equal 100%, while zero scores equal 0%. (Nuffic; Elibrary)
How Filipino school grading is run
The Department of Education (DepEd) sets grading rules nationally. DepEd issues the official transcript, called the Permanent Record (DepEd Form 137-A), for students in grades 7 to 10 and grades 11 and 12.
Students can use these transcripts to prove completion of Philippine secondary education (Nuffic).
Any grade below 65% is shown as 65% on the individual report card. The actual grade remains in the class record and is used to aggregate group performance (Elibrary).
Teaching students from the Philippines
Teaching students from the Philippines
gradebook Set the scale up once in a gradebook so every report card and transcript you produce uses the same key.
Related grading systems
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Sources and verification
- [1]elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph. DEPED ORDER NO. 70, S. 2003 - REVISED GRADING SYSTEM FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS - Supreme Court E-Library. Accessed Sep 24, 2026. Official source
- [2]nuffic.nl. Grades and study results | Nuffic. Accessed Sep 24, 2026. Credential evaluator
The facts on this page were last verified on Sep 27, 2026. Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
What is a passing grade in the Philippines?
The passing grade in the Philippines is 75%. In secondary education, grades of 65% or below are listed as 65% on the transcript.
Do schools in the Philippines use percentages for grades?
Yes. In secondary education, schools use a grading system from 0% to 100%, and test scores and other ratings are converted into percentage grades.
Is a 65% a good grade in the Philippines?
No. A grade of 65% is below the 75% passing grade, so it is not a pass.
