Paragraph 3
For the purposes of paragraph 2, the value of 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 or vocational GCSE grade shall have the value in points specified in the following table—
Table
| Grade | GCSE Value in points | Vocational GCSE Value in Points |
|---|---|---|
| A* | 8 | 16 |
| A | 7 | 14 |
| B | 6 | 12 |
| C | 5 | 10 |
| D | 4 | 8 |
| E | 3 | 6 |
| F | 2 | 4 |
| G | 1 | 2 |
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 other vocational qualifications (other than a GNVQ Language Unit) shall have the value in points specified in the following table—
Table
| Grade | Part I GNVQ Intermediate Value in points | Part I GNVQ Foundation Value in Points | Intermediate GNVQ Value in Points | Foundation GNVQ 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).