Argentina grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Argentina grade (0-10 Argentine university 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.
Argentina → Dutch grade conversion table
Argentine higher education commonly uses a 0-10 scale, with 4.0 as the minimum passing grade; secondary schools often use 1-10 with 6 as sufficient. For Dutch admissions, interpret the scale by achievement band rather than by a linear percentage conversion.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sobresaliente / Outstanding (9-10) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Distinguido / Excellent (7-8.9) | 7.0–7.5 | very good |
| Bueno / Good (5-6.9) | 6.5–7.0 | good |
| Aprobado / Sufficient (4-4.9) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Insuficiente/Reprobado / Fail (0-3.9) | 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?
Nuffic usually compares the general Argentine Bachiller to a HAVO diploma, while a Licenciada/o is assessed case by case as comparable to an HBO bachelor, a WO bachelor or sometimes 2 years of WO depending on programme content and purpose. Dutch institutions may therefore ask for strong grades and/or completed higher education for WO-selective bachelor or master admission.
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 Argentina grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Argentine higher education commonly uses a 0-10 scale, with 4.0 as the minimum passing grade; secondary schools often use 1-10 with 6 as sufficient. For Dutch admissions, interpret the scale by achievement band rather than by a linear percentage conversion. The table on this page maps each band of the 0-10 Argentine university scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Argentina?
Nuffic usually compares the general Argentine Bachiller to a HAVO diploma, while a Licenciada/o is assessed case by case as comparable to an HBO bachelor, a WO bachelor or sometimes 2 years of WO depending on programme content and purpose. Dutch institutions may therefore ask for strong grades and/or completed higher education for WO-selective bachelor or master admission.
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 (Sobresaliente / Outstanding (9-10)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Sobresaliente / Outstanding (9-10) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Argentina: Grades and study results — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/argentina/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Argentina: Primary and secondary education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/argentina/primary-and-secondary-education; Nuffic — Argentina: Higher education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/argentina/higher-education