Academic grading in Switzerland

In Switzerland, the 6-point grading scale is usually applied, where 1 represents the lowest possible grade, and 6 represents the highest possible grade. (Percentages represent the minimum needed for the grade to be achieved).

• 6 (Excellent; best possible grade; exceptional performance, 95%)
• 5.5 (Very good, 85%)
• 5 (Good, 75%)
• 4.5 (Satisfactory, 65%)
• 4 (Sufficient, 55%)
• 3.5 (Insufficient, 45%)
• 3 (Poor, 35%)
• 2.5 (Very poor, 25%)
• 2 (Very poor) (15%)
• 1.5 (Very poor, 5%)
• 1 (Very poor, 0%)

Grade averages between 5.5 and 6 are very hard to get. An average of 6 is nearly impossible.