What is Grade 12?
Twelfth grade is the twelfth year of formal or compulsory education. It is typically the final year of secondary school in most of the world.
Students in twelfth grade are usually 17-18 years old. Some countries have a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all.
How To Count Grade 12 Points In Zambia
Most Common
| Grade | Scale | Scale 2 | Grade Description | US Grade | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 11.00 | 86.00 – 100.00 | Distinction | A+ | |
| A | 10.00 – 10.99 | 76.00 – 85.99 | Distinction | A | |
| B+ | 9.00 – 9.99 | 66.00 – 75.99 | Meritorius | B+ | |
| B | 8.00 – 8.99 | 56.00 – 65.99 | Very Satisfactory | B | |
| C+ | 6.00 – 6.99 | 46.00 – 55.99 | Definite Pass | C+ | |
| P | 5.00 – 5.99 | 40.00 – 45.99 | Pass | – | |
| C | 4.00 – 4.99 | 36.00 – 39.99 | Bare Pass | C | Minimum passing grade |
| CP | 3.00 – 3.99 | 30.00 – 35.99 | Compensatory pass | C- | |
| D+ | 2.00 – 2.99 | 0.00 – 29.99 | Bare fail | F | |
| D | 1.00 – 1.99 | 0.00 – 29.99 | Clear fail | F | |
| E | 1.00 – 0.99 | 0.00 – 29.99 | Worthless | F |
Secondary
| Scale | Grade Description | US Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 – 2.00 | Distinction | A |
| 3.00 – 4.00 | Merit | B |
| 5.00 – 6.00 | Credit | C |
| 7.00 – 8.00 | Satisfactory | D |
| 9.00 | Unsatisfactory | F |
What is a grade 12 certificate called in Zambia?
General certificate of education
How many subjects make a full grade 12 certificate in Zambia?
All the requirements for the School Certificate must be satisfied at one and the same examination. To qualify the candidate must;
(a) Pass in at least SIX subjects (including the English language) with CREDIT in at least ONE of them.