Grade points (Betygspoäng)

The numerical value that each grade level corresponds to when calculating merit value.

Grade points (Swedish: betygspoäng) are the numerical values assigned to each grade level on the A–F scale when calculating merit value. The system makes it possible to sum grades from different subjects into a comparable total score.

Point values

A = 20, B = 17.5, C = 15, D = 12.5, E = 10, F = 0. A student with grade C in all 16 subjects receives a merit value of 240 points (16 × 15). The maximum is 320 points without a modern language, or 340 with a 17th subject.

History

The point system was introduced together with the new grading scale in 2011 and replaced the older MVG/VG/G/IG system. The new system provides more grade levels and therefore a finer gradation of student performance.

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Merit value — how the total score is calculated

Related terms

Merit value year 9 (Meritvärde) The sum of a student's 16 best grades in year 9, max 320 points (340 with modern languages). The national average is around 225–230. National test results (Nationella prov) The proportion of students with test grades A–B on national tests in year 9. An external checkpoint beyond teacher-awarded grades. Grading scale A–F (Betygsskalan) The six-level grading scale used in compulsory and upper secondary school. A is the highest grade, F means not passed.

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