Chile grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Chile grade (Chilean 1.0-7.0 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.
Chile → Dutch grade conversion table
Chile commonly uses a 1.0 to 7.0 numeric grading scale, with 7.0 the highest grade. The minimum passing grade is usually 4.0, while grades below 4.0 are failing.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Muy Bueno / very good (6.5-7.0) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Very strong pass (6.0-6.49) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Good / upper pass (5.5-5.99) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Bueno / good (5.0-5.49) | 6.5–7.0 | good |
| Suficiente / sufficient pass (4.0-4.99) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| Insuficiente / fail (1.0-3.99) | 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 university admission, Chilean credentials are assessed by diploma level and programme requirements as well as grades. As a practical reading, 5.0 and above is generally solid performance, 6.0 and above is strong, and selective programmes may expect higher results or subject-specific minimums.
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 Chile grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Chile commonly uses a 1.0 to 7.0 numeric grading scale, with 7.0 the highest grade. The minimum passing grade is usually 4.0, while grades below 4.0 are failing. The table on this page maps each band of the Chilean 1.0-7.0 grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Chile?
For Dutch university admission, Chilean credentials are assessed by diploma level and programme requirements as well as grades. As a practical reading, 5.0 and above is generally solid performance, 6.0 and above is strong, and selective programmes may expect higher results or subject-specific minimums.
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 (Muy Bueno / very good (6.5-7.0)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Muy Bueno / very good (6.5-7.0) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Education system Chile — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/chile; Scholaro — Grading System in Chile — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Chile/Grading-System; Classbase — Chile Grading System — https://www.classbase.com/Countries/Chile/Grading-System