Howest UAS fully applies the ECTS grading system and awards credits for the successfully achieved course units. Within 4 weeks after the end of the exam period, all exchange students receive an official ECTS Transcript of Records and Certificate. The Howest -and Flemish- grading system is based on evaluations out of 20 points. 10/20 is the pass score. A 16/20 is considered excellent in Flanders, and students obtaining results of 18/20 and more are rather exceptional. Our English-taught semesters are an integrated part of the Howest Bachelor courses. Consult the Grade Distribution Table Partner institutions who don’t use Grade Distribution Tables can use the following guidelines to interpret the Howest scores: 16/20 up to 20/20 EXCELLENT - outstanding performance with only minor errors The student has an exceptionally high command of the pursued competence(s) 14/20 &15/20 VERY GOOD - above the average standard but with some errors The student has a very good command of the pursued competence(s) and distinguishes him/herself 12/20 & 13/20 GOOD - generally sound work with a number of notable errors The student has a good command of the pursued competence(s) 11/20 SATISFACTORY- fair but with significant shortcomings The student has an adequate command of the pursued competence(s) 10/20 is the PASS SCORE > credits are acquired SUFFICIENT - performance meets the minimum criteria. The student has acquired sufficient command of the pursued competence(s) in order to function and/or continue studying. 7/20 - 8/20 - 9/20 FAIL - some work required before the credit can be awarded The student has not yet acquired sufficient command of the pursued competences in order to function and/or continue studying 6/20 and less FAIL - considerable further work is required The student has not at all acquired sufficient command of the pursued competences