Cameroon grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Cameroon grade (Cameroon 0-20 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.
Cameroon → Dutch grade conversion table
Most Cameroonian secondary and higher-education results use a French-style 0-20 scale, where 10/20 is the normal minimum pass. Anglophone GCE results are also used for school-leaving access, so Dutch institutions assess the exact qualification and subjects as well as marks.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Très honorable / exceptional (18-20) | 8.5–9.0 | excellent |
| Très bien / very good (16-17.99) | 8.0–8.4 | very good |
| Bien / good (14-15.99) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Assez bien / fairly good (12-13.99) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Passable / pass (10-11.99) | 5.5–6.4 | pass |
| Échec / fail (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 admission, Nuffic treats Cameroon's GCE O Level plus passing GCE A Level subjects as usually comparable to HAVO and sometimes VWO, while several technical baccalaureate/vocational awards compare to MBO levels. Universities therefore check diploma type, relevant subjects, and whether grades are comfortably above the pass mark rather than applying a simple percentage conversion.
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 Cameroon grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Most Cameroonian secondary and higher-education results use a French-style 0-20 scale, where 10/20 is the normal minimum pass. Anglophone GCE results are also used for school-leaving access, so Dutch institutions assess the exact qualification and subjects as well as marks. The table on this page maps each band of the Cameroon 0-20 grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Cameroon?
For Dutch admission, Nuffic treats Cameroon's GCE O Level plus passing GCE A Level subjects as usually comparable to HAVO and sometimes VWO, while several technical baccalaureate/vocational awards compare to MBO levels. Universities therefore check diploma type, relevant subjects, and whether grades are comfortably above the pass mark rather than applying a simple percentage conversion.
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 (Très honorable / exceptional (18-20)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Très honorable / exceptional (18-20) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–9 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Education system Cameroon — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/cameroon; Scholaro Database — Cameroon Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Cameroon/Grading-System