Academic grading in Hungary

In Hungary, a 5-point grade system is used. There are only whole numbers in report cards, but for grading exams, there are also fractions (such as 3/4, which is between 3 and 4). Some teachers use lines above (rarely) or under (more commonly) the numbers to draw a clearer distinction: e.g., 4- is worse than a 4 but better than a 3, a 3' (3-plus), or a 3/4 (3 < 3' < 3/4 < 4, < 4); sometimes they even use multiple lines. For unusually good performance, the grade 5* can be awarded, but is less frequently used in secondary schools. 1 is the only failing grade. When grading a student's attitude or diligence, only the grades 2-5 are used.

• 5 ("Jeles") - (excellent)
• 4 ("Jó") - (good)
• 3 ("Közepes") - (satisfactory)
• 2 ("Elégséges") - (sufficient)
• 1 ("Elégtelen") - (insufficient)