Bahrain grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Bahrain grade (Bahraini percentage / 4.0 GPA 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.
Bahrain → Dutch grade conversion table
Bahraini higher-education institutions commonly use letter grades with percentages and a 4.0 GPA scale. AUBH's published scale sets D (60-66%) as the lowest passing grade and F below 60%; Dutch grading uses 1-10 with 5.5 as the minimum pass.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A / Excellent (94-100%) | 8.2–8.5 | excellent |
| A- / Very Good (90-93%) | 7.8–8.1 | very good |
| B to B+ / Good to Very Good (84-89%) | 7.2–7.7 | good |
| C+ to B- / Satisfactory to Good (77-83%) | 6.7–7.1 | satisfactory |
| C- to C / Below Average to Satisfactory (70-76%) | 6.0–6.6 | pass |
| D to D+ / Minimum pass range (60-69%) | 5.5–5.9 | pass |
| F / Failure (below 60%) | 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?
Dutch universities usually assess Bahraini credentials case by case against programme level, subjects and English requirements. For bachelor's admission, strong General Secondary Education Certificate results are expected, and research universities may require additional preparatory or first-year university evidence if the school credential alone is not considered equivalent to Dutch VWO.
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 Bahrain grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Bahraini higher-education institutions commonly use letter grades with percentages and a 4.0 GPA scale. AUBH's published scale sets D (60-66%) as the lowest passing grade and F below 60%; Dutch grading uses 1-10 with 5.5 as the minimum pass. The table on this page maps each band of the Bahraini percentage / 4.0 GPA scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Bahrain?
Dutch universities usually assess Bahraini credentials case by case against programme level, subjects and English requirements. For bachelor's admission, strong General Secondary Education Certificate results are expected, and research universities may require additional preparatory or first-year university evidence if the school credential alone is not considered equivalent to Dutch VWO.
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 (A / Excellent (94-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A / Excellent (94-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.2–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: American University of Bahrain Student Handbook 2024/2025 — https://aubh.edu.bh/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Student-Handbook-March-2025.pdf; World Education Services iGPA Calculator (country-specific international GPA reference; login may be required) — https://applications.wes.org/igpa-calculator/