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Principal Learning explanation of results

Principal Learning grades

  • A pass for Level 1 Principal Learning is indicated by one of three grades A*(a*), A (a), B(b) of which A*(a*) is highest and B(b) is the lowest.
  • A pass for Level 2 Principal Learning is indicated by one of four grades A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c) of which A*(a*) is highest and C(c) is the lowest.
  • A pass for Level 3 Principal Learning is indicated by one of six grades A*(a*), A (a), B (b), C(c), D(d), E(e) of which A*(a*) is highest and E(e) is the lowest.