Afghanistan grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Afghanistan grade (Afghan 0-100 percentage scale) maps onto the Dutch 1–10 scale, then check the full table below.
Type your grade above to see the indicative Dutch equivalent.
Indicative only. Official conversion requires a credential evaluation.
Afghanistan → Dutch grade conversion table
Afghan institutions commonly report marks on a 0-100 percentage scale. In higher education, 55% is a common minimum pass mark, although school-level grading can use a lower pass threshold.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent / A (90-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Very good / B (80-89.99%) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Good (70-79.99%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Satisfactory (60-69.99%) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| Minimum pass (55-59.99%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail (0-54.99%) | 1.0–5.4 | fail |
How the Dutch 1–10 scale works
Dutch grades run from 1 to 10, with 5.5 the minimum pass. Most grades fall between 6 and 8; a 9 is rare and a 10 is almost never awarded. Read more in our Dutch grading system guide.
Will my grades be good enough?
For Dutch admission, Afghan qualifications are assessed by credential level as well as grades: Nuffic compares the Ministry of Education 12th Grade graduation certificate to HAVO, while Afghan bachelor's degrees may compare to HBO bachelor, part of WO, or WO bachelor level depending on programme content. Treat strong marks in the 80-100 range as competitive, but do not convert percentages linearly to Dutch 1-10 grades.
Important: this is indicative only
These conversions are estimates. An official grade conversion requires a formal credential evaluation, and each university makes its own admission decision. See our credential evaluation and ECTS credits guides.
Frequently asked questions
What is a passing grade in the Dutch system?
The Netherlands uses a 1–10 scale where 5.5 is the minimum pass. Grades cluster between 6 and 8; a 9 is rare and a 10 is almost never awarded.
How do Afghanistan grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Afghan institutions commonly report marks on a 0-100 percentage scale. In higher education, 55% is a common minimum pass mark, although school-level grading can use a lower pass threshold. The table on this page maps each band of the Afghan 0-100 percentage scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Afghanistan?
For Dutch admission, Afghan qualifications are assessed by credential level as well as grades: Nuffic compares the Ministry of Education 12th Grade graduation certificate to HAVO, while Afghan bachelor's degrees may compare to HBO bachelor, part of WO, or WO bachelor level depending on programme content. Treat strong marks in the 80-100 range as competitive, but do not convert percentages linearly to Dutch 1-10 grades.
Is this conversion official?
No. These figures are indicative. An official conversion requires a credential evaluation — see our credential-evaluation guide. Universities make the final decision.
What is the highest band (Excellent / A (90-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent / A (90-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Education system Afghanistan — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/afghanistan; Nuffic — Afghanistan higher education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/afghanistan/higher-education; Nuffic — Afghanistan primary and secondary education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/afghanistan/primary-and-secondary-education; Scholaro — Afghanistan Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Afghanistan/Grading-System