Slovak Grade Calculator (A–FX)
Calculate your VŠP (Vážený študijný priemer – Weighted Study Average) using Slovakia's ECTS letter scale (A, B, C, D, E, FX) and numerical values 1–4. Lower is better. Pass mark is E (3.0); FX (4.0) is fail. Used at Comenius University, STU Bratislava, EUBA, and TUKE.
Slovak university grading is governed by the national Act on Higher Education (Act No. 131/2002 Coll.) and uses the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). Performance is measured with a letter scale (A to FX), each tied to a numerical value (1–4), which is used to calculate the Weighted Study Average (VŠP).
- Pass mark: Usually 51–60% (Grade E / numerical 3), depending on the university. FX (4.0) is fail.
- Credits (Kredity): ECTS. 60 credits per year; 1 credit ≈ 25–30 hours of workload.
- Assessment: Continuous assessment (tests/assignments) and a final examination. Courses typically award points (0–100); 56–60% is often required to pass.
- Vážený študijný priemer (VŠP): Weighted Study Average. Lower is better. FX is included with value 4.0 and significantly lowers the average.
- Zápočet (Z): “Requirement Fulfilled” – courses that do not award a grade but grant credits (e.g. Physical Education). Z is excluded from VŠP.
- Resits: Usually 2 attempts (regular + 1st retake); some universities allow a 2nd retake.
Each letter grade is converted to a numerical value: A = 1.0, B = 1.5, C = 2.0, D = 2.5, E = 3.0, FX = 4.0.
Step 1: For each course, multiply the numerical value by ECTS credits (Kredity). Step 2: VŠP = sum of these products ÷ total credits registered (graded courses only; Z is excluded).
Special rules: FX is included in VŠP with value 4.0. Non-graded courses (Z) are excluded. Results are typically rounded to two or three decimal places.
| Letter Grade | Slovak Term | Numerical Value | Percentage Range | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Výborný | 1.0 | 91–100% | Excellent (Outstanding) |
| B | Veľmi dobrý | 1.5 | 81–90% | Very Good (Above average) |
| C | Dobrý | 2.0 | 73–80% | Good (Average) |
| D | Uspokojivý | 2.5 | 66–72% | Satisfactory (Acceptable) |
| E | Dostatočný | 3.0 | 60–65% | Sufficient (Minimum criteria) |
| FX | Nedostatočný | 4.0 | 0–59% | Fail (Further work required) |
To USA: Slovak 1.0 ≈ 4.0 GPA. Because Slovak grading is strict (especially in STEM), an average of 1.8 is often viewed as 3.3–3.5 GPA.
To UK: Overall VŠP ≤ 1.5 is generally considered First Class (1st) equivalent. VŠP 1.6–2.0 is typically 2:1.
ECTS: 1 Slovak credit = 25–30 hours of total student workload. 60 credits = 1 academic year.
| Course | ECTS Credits | Grade | Numerical Value | Weighted Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics I | 6 | B | 1.5 | 9.0 |
| Programming I | 8 | A | 1.0 | 8.0 |
| Theoretical Physics | 6 | C | 2.0 | 12.0 |
| English for IT | 4 | E | 3.0 | 12.0 |
| Physical Ed. | 2 | Z | N/A | Excluded |
| Logic Systems | 4 | FX | 4.0 | 16.0 |
| TOTALS (graded only) | 28 | 57.0 |
VŠP = 57.0 ÷ 28 = 2.04
Interpretation: Good (C) overall standing.
- Vážený študijný priemer (VŠP): The master average; a lower number is better. Shown on transcripts and used for scholarships and honours.
- Graduation with Honours (Červený diplom): Typically awarded if the overall VŠP for the entire study is ≤ 1.50, the state examination result is A (Excellent), and the student has never received E or FX during the program (varies by university).
- Diploma Supplement: Provided in Slovak and English, listing all VŠP scores and ECTS distributions.
Educational guidance only • Always verify official results with your university