2024 BECE Grading and CSSPS BECE Placement Cut-Off Points

Candidates who sat the 2024 BECE and parents while waiting for the results and school placement should take note of the vital details shared in this post regarding the 2024 BECE Grading and CSSPS BECE Placement Cut-Off Points.

Students who are looking forward to grade 1 in any of the subjects administered must secure at least an 80/100 score. A score between 70 and 79 will be interpreted as grade 2.

 

2024 BECE Grading and CSSPS BECE Placement Cut-Off Points

The breakdown below provides an interpretation of the grading system and the corresponding placement process for students in the 2024 BECE (Basic Education Certificate Examination). Here’s a detailed summary:

Grade Interpretation

GradeMark RangeRemark
180 – 100%Excellent
270 – 79%Very Good
360 – 69%Good
455 – 59%Credit
550 – 54%Credit
645 – 49%Credit
740 – 44%Pass
835 – 39%Pass
90 – 34%Fail

Read: Don’t force schools, programme selection on 2024 BECE candidates

Key Points (2024 Grading System)

  • Grades 1 – 6: Considered as pass grades.
  • Grades 7 & 8: Also pass grades but may not qualify students for admission into highly competitive Senior High Schools (SHS).
  • Grade 9: Considered a fail. Students with this grade may need to retake the exam or explore alternative education options.
  • Students who obtain grade 9 in either Mathematics or English language will not be placed in any school, even if they have excellent, perfect scores in other subjects.

CSSPS BECE Placement Cut-Off Points

 

BECE AggregateCSSPS SHS Choices
6 – 10First Choice
11 – 19Second Choice
20 – 29Third & Fourth Choice
30 – 35Fifth Choice
Above 35Self Placement

Summary

Do not forget the following simplified details about the BECE results grading and the school placement cut-off points.

  • Grades 1-6 indicate strong academic performance and typically secure placement in preferred SHS choices.
  • Grades 7 & 8 are passing grades but may limit access to top-tier SHS.
  • Grade 9 signifies a fail, necessitating re-examination or alternative pathways.
  • BECE Aggregate Scores determine SHS placement, with top aggregates (6-10) qualifying for first-choice schools and higher aggregates leading to lower-ranked or self-placement options.

This system helps students and parents understand the implications of BECE results for SHS placement.

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