Academic grading in Kenya

In Kenya, the grading system varies according to overall performance of candidates in the national exam called Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE).

All grade thresholds change per year according to the intensity of the exam. As of 2019 Examinations, The highest Mean Grade (A) equated to the percentage of 81+. Although below is the Standard Grading System that is implemented as a base for all series of the examination.

Percent Grade Points
80-100%A12
75-79%A-11
70-74%B+10
65-69%B9
60-64%B-8
55-59%C+7
50-54%C6
45-49%C-5
40-44D+4
35-39D3
30-34D-2
0-29%E1

Examinees are awarded an overall grade for the subjects examined. Students sit for 7, 8, or 9 subjects, but the overall grade and points are calculated from 7 subjects, as follows:

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