Paragraph 3
For the purposes of paragraph 2, the value in points of–
a grade awarded in a GCSE examination, and
the award of a vocational qualification,
shall be determined as follows.
Subject to sub-paragraph (3), a GCSE grade shall have the value in points specified in the following table–
Table
| GCSE grade | Value in points |
|---|---|
| A* | 8 |
| A | 7 |
| B | 6 |
| C | 5 |
| D | 4 |
| E | 3 |
| F | 2 |
| G | 1 |
Where the grade awarded relates to a GCSE short course examination, it shall have the value in points determined in accordance with the above table divided by two.
The award of a vocational qualification (other than a GNVQ Language Unit) shall have the value in points specified in the following table–
Table
| Part 1 GNVQ | Part 1 GNVQ | Intermediate GNVQ | Foundation GNVQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Foundation | |||
| Grade | Value in points | Value in points | Value in points | Value in points |
| Distinction | 15 | 8 | 30 | 16 |
| Merit | 12 | 6 | 24 | 12 |
| Pass | 10 | 3 | 20 | 6 |
The award of a GNVQ Language Unit shall have the following value in points–
3.5 points (where it is an Intermediate level Unit), or
2 points (where it is a Foundation level Unit).