Albania grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Albania grade (Albanian 1-10 grading 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.
Albania → Dutch grade conversion table
Albania commonly uses a 1-10 numeric scale, with 10 as excellent and 5 as the minimum passing grade. Grades below 5 are failing; some institutions also describe 4-4.99 as a conditional fail.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent / Shkëlqyeshëm (10) | 8.5–9.0 | excellent |
| Very Good / Shumë mirë (9-9.99) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Good / Mirë (8-8.99) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Satisfactory / Kënaqshëm (7-7.99) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Sufficient / Mjaftueshëm (6-6.99) | 6.0–6.5 | pass |
| Passable / Kalueshëm (5-5.99) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail / Mbetës (1-4.99) | 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 admissions, Nuffic compares Albania's state matura diploma to a VWO diploma and Albanian bachelor degrees to HBO or WO bachelor level. Selective programmes will still assess subject profile, state matura results and institutional criteria rather than using a direct linear grade conversion.
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 Albania grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Albania commonly uses a 1-10 numeric scale, with 10 as excellent and 5 as the minimum passing grade. Grades below 5 are failing; some institutions also describe 4-4.99 as a conditional fail. The table on this page maps each band of the Albanian 1-10 grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Albania?
For Dutch admissions, Nuffic compares Albania's state matura diploma to a VWO diploma and Albanian bachelor degrees to HBO or WO bachelor level. Selective programmes will still assess subject profile, state matura results and institutional criteria rather than using a direct linear grade conversion.
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 / Shkëlqyeshëm (10)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent / Shkëlqyeshëm (10) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–9 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Albania education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/albania; Eurydice/EACEA — Albania: Assessment in general upper secondary education — https://eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu/eurypedia/albania/assessment-general-upper-secondary-education; Scholaro — Albania Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Albania/Grading-System