Grading System

SAIBT follows a similar system to the UniSA grading system as summarised in the table below.

What is a Grade Point Average (GPA)?

For each course you complete you will receive one of the following grades:

Grade Assessment Symbol Grade Point Notional %

High Distinction

HD

7

85-100

Distinction

D

6

75-84

Credit

C

5

65-74

Pass Level 1

P1

4.5

55-64

Pass Level 2

P2

4

50-54

Fail Level 1

F1

1.5

40-49

Fail Level 2

F2

1

0-39

Withdraw- not fail

W

-

-

Student withdrew from the course (without penalty) on or before the date prescribed by the Academic Director for the withdrawal without a failure.

Withdraw fail

WF

1.5

-

Student withdrew from the course after the date prescribed by the Academic Director for the withdrawal without a failure.

Incomplete

I

-

-

The assessment for the course is incomplete and an extension of time has been allowed on the grounds detailed above.

Non-graded pass

NGP

-

-

At the end of a study program a Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated. A GPA is the average of all your grades for your study program (including any fails). The GPA is used to determine your eligibility for transfer to a UniSA degree program.