Canada grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Canada grade (Canadian percentage and letter grades) 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.
Canada → Dutch grade conversion table
Canada uses province- and institution-specific grading, but secondary and university results are commonly reported as percentages with matching letter grades. In many university scales, 50% is the minimum undergraduate pass; graduate programmes may require higher standing.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A+ / excellent (90-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| A range / very good (80-89%) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B range / good (70-79%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C range / satisfactory (60-69%) | 6.0–7.0 | satisfactory |
| D range / minimum pass (50-59%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F / fail (0-49%) | 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 decisions, evaluate the exact province, diploma and level rather than converting mechanically: Nuffic lists examples such as Ontario OSSD averages around 65% for HAVO-level comparison, British Columbia Dogwood results around 70% for at least HAVO-level comparison, and Quebec pre-university DEC as comparable to 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 Canada grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Canada uses province- and institution-specific grading, but secondary and university results are commonly reported as percentages with matching letter grades. In many university scales, 50% is the minimum undergraduate pass; graduate programmes may require higher standing. The table on this page maps each band of the Canadian percentage and letter grades system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Canada?
For Dutch admission decisions, evaluate the exact province, diploma and level rather than converting mechanically: Nuffic lists examples such as Ontario OSSD averages around 65% for HAVO-level comparison, British Columbia Dogwood results around 70% for at least HAVO-level comparison, and Quebec pre-university DEC as comparable to 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 (90-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A+ / excellent (90-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Canada education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/canada; University of Toronto Governing Council — Grading Practices Policy: percentage, letter grade and grade point ranges — https://governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/secretariat/policies/grading-practices-policy-university-assessment-and-january-1-2020; Ontario Ministry of Education — Growing Success assessment, evaluation and reporting policy — https://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf