South Korea → CanadaSouth Korea grade
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From: South Korea (4.5-scale GPA)To: Canadian %/GPASource: South Korea grading scaleStatus: estimate
Unofficial estimate for planning. Different systems mark differently, so we map achievement level (not raw percentage). Official applications need a credential evaluation.
Converting South Korea grades for study in Canada
Applying to a Canada university with a South Korea transcript means translating your marks into the local system: Canadian %/GPA. Enter your grade above for an instant estimate, and use the full table below to see how each band maps.
South Korea → Canada at a glance
| 4.5-scale GPA | Canadian %/GPA (est.) |
|---|---|
| 4.4 | 92% · ≈ 4.0 / 4.0 |
| 4 | 92% · ≈ 4.0 / 4.0 |
| 3.5 | 83% · ≈ 3.5 / 4.0 |
| 3 | 77% · ≈ 3.0 / 4.0 |
| 2.5 | 69% · ≈ 2.5 / 4.0 |
How the Canada system works
Canada uses an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): WES Canada, IQAS (Alberta), ICES (BC), CES (Toronto) or ICAS for admission, and IRCC-designated bodies for Express Entry.
Is it competitive?
Most Canada master's programmes look for the equivalent of a US 3.0+ (an upper-second / good average), with competitive and funded programmes wanting more. Convert first, then check each programme's stated minimum. The South Korea grading scale page has the grade table behind this estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How do South Korea grades convert to the Canada system?
We map your South Korea grade to a US 4.0 equivalent, then into Canada's own scale (Canadian %/GPA) using standard credential-evaluation bands. It's an unofficial estimate — see the table above for the full mapping.
Is this an official conversion?
No. Use it for planning and shortlisting. Canada uses an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA): WES Canada, IQAS (Alberta), ICES (BC), CES (Toronto) or ICAS for admission, and IRCC-designated bodies for Express Entry.
What South Korea grade do I need to study in Canada?
It depends on the programme, but a strong upper-tier South Korea result (roughly a US 3.0+ equivalent) is competitive for most master's programmes; selective and funded programmes expect more.