Russia to Introduce Behavioral Grades in Schools from 2026
Starting September 1, 2026, Russian schools will begin introducing a three-tier behavioral evaluation system for students in grades 2–8, separate from academic performance and not affecting exam eligibility or disciplinary actions. The system, tested in 89 schools during the 2025/26 academic year, uses four criteria and ten indicators to assess behavior as 'exemplary,' 'acceptable,' or 'unacceptable.'
Consensus
- A three-tier behavioral evaluation system will be introduced in Russian schools for students in grades 2–8 starting September 1, 2026.
- The behavioral evaluation will be separate from academic performance and will not affect exam eligibility or serve as a disciplinary sanction.
- The system includes three levels: 'exemplary,' 'acceptable,' and 'unacceptable' behavior.
- The evaluation is based on four main criteria and ten indicators.
- The system was tested in 89 schools during the 20/25–2025/26 academic year.
- Parents have the right to appeal a behavioral grade through a dispute resolution commission.
- A 'unacceptable behavior' rating triggers a psychological-pedagogical consultation and a meeting with parents within three days.
- A personalized preventive plan will be developed for students rated 'unacceptable behavior.'
Points of divergence
- The behavioral evaluation will be piloted in 10 schools per region across all Russian regions starting September 1, 2026. — fontanka
- The behavioral evaluation will begin in selected schools in Russia starting September 1, 2026. — vm
- The behavioral evaluation system was introduced in schools of certain regions following a presidential directive. — vedomosti
- The behavioral evaluation system was tested among students in grades 1–8 during the previous year. — vesti
Coverage (5 sources)
- Ministry of Education approved three-level assessment of schoolchildren behavior in 2026 — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Education explained what behavior assessment affects — Ведомости
- Assessment of behavior in schools will be made according to four criteria — Вести
- Pedagogue Yambrough assessed introduction of grades for student behavior — Вечерняя Москва
- Not satisfied with the assessment for behavior? Parents of schoolchildren have been given the right to challenge it — Фонтанка
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