Belarus grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Belarus grade (10-point Belarusian 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.
Belarus → Dutch grade conversion table
Belarusian higher education uses a 10-point scale, with 10 the highest grade and 4 the minimum passing grade. Grades 1-3 are failing grades; some courses may also be assessed on a pass/fail basis.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 10 — Outstanding | 8.5–9.0 | excellent |
| 9 — Excellent | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| 8 — Nearly excellent | 7.5–8.0 | good |
| 7 — Very good | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| 6 — Good | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| 4-5 — Satisfactory / nearly good | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| 1-3 — Fail | 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 university admission, Belarusian grades should be read against the national 10-point descriptors rather than converted linearly. Competitive Dutch programmes will usually expect grades well above the minimum pass, with 8-10 indicating strong to excellent preparation and 4-5 representing only threshold-level passing performance.
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 Belarus grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Belarusian higher education uses a 10-point scale, with 10 the highest grade and 4 the minimum passing grade. Grades 1-3 are failing grades; some courses may also be assessed on a pass/fail basis. The table on this page maps each band of the 10-point Belarusian grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Belarus?
For Dutch university admission, Belarusian grades should be read against the national 10-point descriptors rather than converted linearly. Competitive Dutch programmes will usually expect grades well above the minimum pass, with 8-10 indicating strong to excellent preparation and 4-5 representing only threshold-level passing performance.
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 (10 — Outstanding) worth in Dutch grades?
A 10 — Outstanding result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–9 (excellent).
Sources: Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics (BSUIR), Grading System — https://www.bsuir.by/en/grading-system; Scholaro, Belarus Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Belarus/Grading-System; Nuffic, Grading systems in the Netherlands — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/education-and-diplomas-the-netherlands/grading-systems