A points scale that South African universities use to convert NSC subject marks into a single figure for admission decisions. Marks in each subject (excluding Life Orientation) contribute points on a graduated scale; the total is the APS.
The scale is applied identically across DBE, IEB, and SACAI certificates. Each faculty and programme sets its own minimum APS, sometimes with additional subject-specific requirements (a minimum mark in Mathematics or Physical Sciences, for example).
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This page is part of the Valley of Grace High School Decision Tool Glossary.