The Netherlands Grading System Explained
Dutch universities grade on a 1-10 scale: 8-10 = excellent (a 10 is rarely awarded), 7-7.9 = good, 6-6.9 = satisfactory, 5.5-5.9 = minimum pass at most institutions, below 5.5 = fail.
Final exams commonly count 30-50% of the course grade, alongside assignments and participation.
Quick Example (30% final): 80% current → Need >100% for top grade | Need 80.0% for merit/good grade.
Grading practices vary by institution in Netherlands — verify your specific school's scale.
Grading practices vary by institution in Netherlands — verify your specific school's scale.
Score Reference Table — Netherlands (30% Final)
| Current Grade | Need for A (90%) | Need for B (80%) | Need for C (70%) | Need to Pass (60%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | >100% | >100% | 93.3% | 60.0% |
| 65% | >100% | >100% | 81.7% | 48.3% |
| 70% | >100% | >100% | 70.0% | 36.7% |
| 75% | >100% | 91.7% | 58.3% | 25.0% |
| 78% | >100% | 84.7% | 51.3% | 18.0% |
| 80% | >100% | 80.0% | 46.7% | 13.3% |
| 82% | >100% | 75.3% | 42.0% | 8.7% |
| 85% | >100% | 68.3% | 35.0% | 1.7% |
| 88% | 94.7% | 61.3% | 28.0% | ✓ Done |
| 90% | 90.0% | 56.7% | 23.3% | ✓ Done |
| 92% | 85.3% | 52.0% | 18.7% | ✓ Done |
| 95% | 78.3% | 45.0% | 11.7% | ✓ Done |
How to Use This Calculator for Netherlands Courses
The formula works identically regardless of grading scale — what changes is the label on the target. Use these conversions:
- 8-10 (excellent) = target 80-100%
- 7-7.9 (good) = target 70-79%
- 6-6.9 (satisfactory) = target 60-69%
- 5.5-5.9 (minimum pass) = target 55-59% — verify your institution’s exact passing mark
Frequently Asked Questions
Dutch universities grade on a 1-10 scale: 8-10 = excellent (a 10 is rarely awarded), 7-7.9 = good, 6-6.9 = satisfactory, 5.5-5.9 = minimum pass at most institutions, below 5.5 = fail.
Final exams commonly count 30-50% of the course grade, alongside assignments and participation.
If your institution uses a non-percentage scale, convert using the guide above and enter the percentage equivalent.
Always check your institution's academic handbook for the exact grading scale and pass threshold.
Yes — divide total earned points by total possible points, multiply by 100, and use that percentage.
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