Algeria grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Algeria grade (Algerian 0-20 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.
Algeria → Dutch grade conversion table
Algerian secondary and higher education commonly use a 0 to 20 scale. Nuffic states that 10.00 or higher is a pass and that marks rarely exceed 18.00.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent (18.00-20.00) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Très bien (16.00-17.99) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Bien (14.00-15.99) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Assez bien (12.00-13.99) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Passable (10.00-11.99) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| Insuffisant/Ajourné (0-9.99) | 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, an Algerian Baccalauréat is generally compared by Nuffic to at least a HAVO diploma; selective programmes may expect stronger grades, relevant subjects and language-test evidence. A 3-year Licence is generally compared to 3 years of HBO or 2 years of WO, so master's admission is assessed programme-by-programme.
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 Algeria grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Algerian secondary and higher education commonly use a 0 to 20 scale. Nuffic states that 10.00 or higher is a pass and that marks rarely exceed 18.00. The table on this page maps each band of the Algerian 0-20 scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Algeria?
For Dutch admissions, an Algerian Baccalauréat is generally compared by Nuffic to at least a HAVO diploma; selective programmes may expect stronger grades, relevant subjects and language-test evidence. A 3-year Licence is generally compared to 3 years of HBO or 2 years of WO, so master's admission is assessed programme-by-programme.
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 (18.00-20.00)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent (18.00-20.00) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Grades and study results, Algeria — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/algeria/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Level of diplomas, Algeria — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/algeria/level-of-diplomas