Remarks for each grade on a report card (D1 to F9, A to E)
Updated 24 October 2026
The remark column turns a grade into words a parent understands at a glance. Here are remarks for each grading system, and kinder alternatives for the lowest grades.
D1 to F9
| Grade | Common remark | Other words schools use |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | Excellent | Outstanding, Distinction |
| D2 | Very good | Distinction |
| C3 | Good | Credit |
| C4 | Good | Credit |
| C5 | Fair | Credit |
| C6 | Fair | Credit |
| P7 | Weak | Pass, Can do better |
| P8 | Weak | Pass, Needs more effort |
| F9 | Needs support | Fail, Work harder |
A to E (new lower secondary curriculum)
| Grade | Descriptor |
|---|---|
| A | Exceptional |
| B | Outstanding |
| C | Satisfactory |
| D | Basic |
| E | Elementary |
These descriptors go with the grade on new curriculum cards. How new curriculum grades are worked out →
Nursery
| Grade | Remark |
|---|---|
| A | Excellent |
| B | Very good |
| C | Good |
| D | Trying |
Words that help rather than hurt
“Fail” tells a parent the result but not what to do. Words such as “Needs support” or “Work harder” say the same thing and point to the next step. Whatever words you choose, use the same ones on every card in the level, so parents can compare.
Skills and practical subjects
Skills such as baking, swimming or computer often get their own remarks, for example 80% and above “Outstanding achievement”, 60% to 79% “Excellent performance”, 40% to 59% “Good” and below 40% “Keep trying”. Skills on report cards →
Your remarks on every card
Set your grade bands and remarks once in Report Card Studio. Every subject on every card gets the right grade and remark. Free until you print.
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