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The ACSEE (Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination) grading system used in Tanzania is based on grades from A to F, with corresponding performance levels and points.
Principal Passes
For university admission and other higher education opportunities, principal passes are:
- A – Principal Pass
- B – Principal Pass
- C – Principal Pass
- D – Principal Pass
- E – Principal Pass (lowest principal pass)
The S (Subsidiary) grade is not a principal pass, although it may count as a subsidiary pass in some contexts.
Division Classification
Divisions are determined by the total points from the best three principal subjects:
| Division | Total Points |
|---|---|
| Division I | 3–9 points |
| Division II | 10–12 points |
| Division III | 13–17 points |
| Division IV | 18–19 points |
| Division 0 | No principal passes |
For example:
- A + A + B = 1 + 1 + 2 = 4 points → Division I
- B + C + D = 2 + 3 + 4 = 9 points → Division I
- C + D + E = 3 + 4 + 5 = 12 points → Division II
This is the grading framework commonly used for ACSEE results in Tanzania
