10+ Grading Scales & Custom Rubrics for Every Teacher
Every international grading system in one platform — plus unlimited custom rubrics tailored to your exact subject and curriculum.
Grading scales are not one-size-fits-all. A French teacher uses 0–20, an American teacher uses letter grades, a German educator uses 1–6 (inverted), and an Italian university professor uses 18–30 with “lode.” Notie AI supports 10+ international grading scales out of the box, plus a fully customizable rubric builder that adapts to any criteria, weighting, or point system you define. Finally, a grading tool that speaks your educational language.
Why Grading Scales Matter for International Teachers
Teaching in the 21st century means working across borders. International schools, bilingual programs, online education platforms, and globally mobile teachers all face the same challenge: the grading scale you use must match the educational system your students live within. A grade of 14/20 is excellent in France but represents a failing score in Germany. A “B+” means something different in Canada than in the United States. Without the right grading scale, your corrections lose meaning for students and parents.
Notie AI solves this by providing all major international grading scales as built-in options, automatically formatting results to match the system your students are familiar with. Additionally, the custom rubric builder allows you to define entirely bespoke evaluation criteria — from a simple 3-criterion rubric for an elementary class project to a complex, multi-weighted professional assessment rubric for university-level work. Your grading scales, your rules, applied consistently by AI.
10 International Grading Scales
All major educational grading systems supported — switch between them with a single click.
| Score | Mention | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 18–20 | Très Bien (TB) | Outstanding |
| 16–17 | Très Bien | Excellent |
| 14–15 | Bien (B) | Good |
| 12–13 | Assez Bien (AB) | Fairly Good |
| 10–11 | Passable (P) | Passing |
| 0–9 | Insuffisant (F) | Failing |
| Grade | Percentage | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A / A+ | 90–100% | Excellent |
| B | 80–89% | Good |
| C | 70–79% | Satisfactory |
| D | 60–69% | Passing |
| F | Below 60% | Failing |
| Score | Level |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | Excellent |
| 80–89% | Very Good |
| 70–79% | Good |
| 60–69% | Satisfactory |
| 50–59% | Passing |
| 0–49% | Failing |
| Grade | Mention | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sehr gut | Very Good (best) |
| 2 | Gut | Good |
| 3 | Befriedigend | Satisfactory |
| 4 | Ausreichend | Sufficient (passing) |
| 5 | Mangelhaft | Poor |
| 6 | Ungenügend | Insufficient (worst) |
| GPA | Letter | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | A | Excellent |
| 3.0–3.9 | B | Good |
| 2.0–2.9 | C | Satisfactory |
| 1.0–1.9 | D | Poor |
| 0.0 | F | Failing |
| Score | Qualification | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 9–10 | Sobresaliente | Outstanding |
| 7–8.9 | Notable | Good |
| 6–6.9 | Bien | Satisfactory |
| 5–5.9 | Suficiente | Passing |
| 0–4.9 | Insuficiente | Failing |
| Score | Level |
|---|---|
| 30 cum Lode | Exceptional (with honors) |
| 28–30 | Excellent |
| 24–27 | Very Good |
| 21–23 | Good |
| 18–20 | Sufficient (passing) |
| <18 | Failing |
| % | Classification |
|---|---|
| 70%+ | First Class (1st) |
| 60–69% | Upper Second (2:1) |
| 50–59% | Lower Second (2:2) |
| 40–49% | Third Class (3rd) |
| <40% | Fail |
| Score | Level |
|---|---|
| 6 | Excellent (maximum) |
| 5–5.9 | Good |
| 4–4.9 | Sufficient (passing) |
| 3–3.9 | Insufficient |
| 1–2.9 | Poor / Failing |
Define your own total points (e.g., 20, 100, or any value), create custom criteria with individual point values and weights, choose between positive (additive) or negative (deductive) scoring, and save rubrics for reuse across all your classes. Unlimited custom rubrics included in all plans.
Build Unlimited Custom Rubrics
When standard grading scales aren’t enough, build your own — in minutes, with no limits.
Define Your Criteria
Create any number of evaluation criteria for your assignment. Examples: “Mathematical Reasoning (8pts)”, “Presentation & Layout (4pts)”, “Accuracy of Calculations (8pts)”. Each criterion has a name, point value, and percentage weight. The AI applies these criteria precisely to every paper it grades.
Set Point Values & Weights
Assign exact point values to each criterion and define their percentage contribution to the total grade. Build balanced assessments that reward what matters most in your subject — whether that’s methodology, accuracy, creativity, or written expression.
Save & Reuse Rubrics
Once created, rubrics are saved to your personal library. Apply your “Grade 10 Essay Rubric” to every essay assignment this year without rebuilding it each time. Rubrics can be copied, modified, and adapted — your investment compounds over time.
8 Pre-Built Subject Rubrics Included
Ready to use from day one — or customize as your starting point.
| Subject Rubric | Total Points | Key Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 pts | Reasoning & Method (40%), Calculations (30%), Presentation (30%) |
| French Literature | 20 pts | Comprehension (30%), Analysis (40%), Expression (20%), Grammar (10%) |
| English Language | 20 pts | Comprehension (30%), Vocabulary (25%), Grammar (25%), Writing (20%) |
| History | 20 pts | Knowledge (40%), Analysis (35%), Argumentation (25%) |
| Science (General) | 20 pts | Understanding (35%), Application (40%), Methodology (25%) |
| Physics | 20 pts | Theory (30%), Problem Solving (50%), Units & Precision (20%) |
| Chemistry | 20 pts | Knowledge (35%), Calculations (40%), Lab Method (25%) |
| Essay Writing | 20 pts | Content (40%), Structure (25%), Style & Language (25%), Spelling (10%) |
Grade Conversion at a Glance
The same student performance expressed across all major grading scales.
| Level | French (0–20) | US Letter | Percentage | German (1–6) | GPA | Spanish (0–10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 17–20 | A | 90–100% | 1–1.5 | 3.7–4.0 | 9–10 |
| Very Good | 15–16 | B+ | 85–89% | 2 | 3.3 | 8–8.9 |
| Good | 13–14 | B | 80–84% | 2–2.5 | 3.0 | 7–7.9 |
| Satisfactory | 11–12 | C | 70–79% | 3 | 2.0 | 6–6.9 |
| Passing | 10 | D | 60–69% | 4 | 1.0 | 5–5.9 |
| Failing | 0–9 | F | <60% | 5–6 | 0.0 | 0–4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I switch between grading scales for different classes?
Yes. Each class or assignment can use a different grading scale. A teacher who teaches in an international school with both French and American curricula can grade one class on 0–20 and another on A–F, all within the same Notie AI account.
How do I create a custom rubric?
In the Grading Scale section of your dashboard, click “Create New Rubric.” Define your subject, total points, and add each criterion with its name, point value, and weight. The process takes 2–5 minutes for a standard rubric and is saved permanently to your library.
Does it convert grades automatically between scales?
Yes. Notie AI can display any grade in multiple formats simultaneously. If you grade on a 0–20 French scale, the system can also show the equivalent US Letter Grade and percentage alongside the result — useful for international school reports.
Can I use multiple scales for different classes?
Absolutely. Your account supports unlimited grading scale configurations. Each class can have its own default grading scale, and you can override the scale for any individual assignment at the time of grading.
Does the system support weighted grading?
Yes. In custom rubrics, each criterion has both a point value and a percentage weight. The AI respects these weights when calculating the final grade, ensuring that more important criteria contribute proportionally more to the overall assessment.
Can I share rubrics with other teachers?
Rubric sharing between colleagues is on our development roadmap. Currently, rubrics are available within your personal account. Export functionality allows you to share rubric specifications as documents.
Are there rubric templates I can start from?
Yes. Notie AI includes 8 pre-built subject rubrics (Mathematics, French Literature, English Language, History, Science, Physics, Chemistry, Essay Writing) that you can use directly or modify as a starting point for your custom rubrics.
How do students see their grades?
Grading results can be exported as individual PDF reports that clearly display the grade in your chosen scale, the breakdown by rubric criterion, and detailed written feedback. These reports are formatted professionally for direct distribution to students and parents.
Does positive and negative scoring both work?
Yes. You can choose between additive scoring (start at 0, award points for correct work) or deductive scoring (start at the maximum, deduct points for errors). Both methods are fully supported and can be applied to any custom rubric.
Is there a limit on how many custom rubrics I can create?
No. All Notie AI subscription plans include unlimited custom rubric creation and storage. Build rubrics for every subject you teach, every assignment type, every grade level — there is no cap.
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