Brazil grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Brazil grade (Brazilian 0-10 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.
Brazil → Dutch grade conversion table
Brazilian higher education commonly uses numeric grades from 0 to 10, often recorded to one decimal place. A 5.0 is a documented minimum pass at USP, but pass rules can vary by institution, so Dutch admissions teams should read the transcript legend when available.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent (9.0-10.0) | 8.5–9.0 | excellent |
| Very good (8.0-8.9) | 8.0–8.4 | very good |
| Good (7.0-7.9) | 7.0–7.9 | good |
| Satisfactory (6.0-6.9) | 6.5–6.9 | satisfactory |
| Minimum pass (5.0-5.9) | 5.5–6.4 | pass |
| Fail (0.0-4.9) | 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?
For Dutch admission, the Brazilian diploma level is checked first against Nuffic guidance: the ensino médio is generally compared with HAVO, while a Bacharel/Licenciado may be comparable to HBO or WO bachelor level depending on programme and institution. As a practical grade signal, averages around 7 are solid, 8 or above is strong, and 9+ is exceptional rather than a linear Dutch 9-10 equivalent.
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 Brazil grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Brazilian higher education commonly uses numeric grades from 0 to 10, often recorded to one decimal place. A 5.0 is a documented minimum pass at USP, but pass rules can vary by institution, so Dutch admissions teams should read the transcript legend when available. The table on this page maps each band of the Brazilian 0-10 scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Brazil?
For Dutch admission, the Brazilian diploma level is checked first against Nuffic guidance: the ensino médio is generally compared with HAVO, while a Bacharel/Licenciado may be comparable to HBO or WO bachelor level depending on programme and institution. As a practical grade signal, averages around 7 are solid, 8 or above is strong, and 9+ is exceptional rather than a linear Dutch 9-10 equivalent.
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 (9.0-10.0)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent (9.0-10.0) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–9 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Brazil education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/brazil; Universidade de São Paulo, consolidated Resolution 3745/1990, General Regulations arts. 83-84 — grades range from zero to ten and approval requires final grade at least five plus attendance — https://leginf.usp.br/resolucoes/consolidada-resolucao-no-3745-de-19-de-outubro-de-1990/