Pre-university education (senior secondary education): STPM
The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) has been in use since 2004, and before
that a letter system. A pass grade requires at least a C(2). D-C grades are ‘principal
passes’, which indicates a lower level. F means ‘fail’.
CGPA Letter grade
4.00 A
3.67 A-
3.33 B+
3.00 B
2.67 B-
2.33 C+
2.00 C
1.67 C-
1.33 D+
1.00 D
0.00 F
Bachelor’s degrees
There is some variation in assessment among the various disciplines. Most universities
use a 4-point scale together with a CGPA; others use percentages. The list of marks
generally provides an explanation of the system used.
Qualification frameworks
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency is responsible for the Malaysian Qualifications
Framework. The MQF has 8 levels, which includes levels in higher education (academic,
vocational and technical sectors) but not in pre-university education (STPM/Matriculation
Certificate).