China grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a China grade (100-point percentage 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.
China → Dutch grade conversion table
Most Chinese universities report course marks on a 0-100 scale, with 60 normally the minimum passing mark. The common qualitative bands are Excellent/优秀 for 90-100, Good/良好 for 80-89, Satisfactory/中等 for 70-79, Pass/及格 for 60-69, and Fail/不及格 below 60.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent / 优秀 (90-100) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Good / 良好 (80-89) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Satisfactory / 中等 (70-79) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| Pass / 及格 (60-69) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail / 不及格 (below 60) | 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?
Dutch universities assess Chinese applications by both diploma level and transcript strength; Nuffic compares recognised Chinese bachelor degrees to Dutch HBO or WO bachelor level depending on programme type. For selective English-taught bachelor or master admission, an average around 75-80/100 is commonly treated as competitive, while programme-specific requirements can be higher.
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 China grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Most Chinese universities report course marks on a 0-100 scale, with 60 normally the minimum passing mark. The common qualitative bands are Excellent/优秀 for 90-100, Good/良好 for 80-89, Satisfactory/中等 for 70-79, Pass/及格 for 60-69, and Fail/不及格 below 60. The table on this page maps each band of the 100-point percentage scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from China?
Dutch universities assess Chinese applications by both diploma level and transcript strength; Nuffic compares recognised Chinese bachelor degrees to Dutch HBO or WO bachelor level depending on programme type. For selective English-taught bachelor or master admission, an average around 75-80/100 is commonly treated as competitive, while programme-specific requirements can be higher.
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 / 优秀 (90-100)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent / 优秀 (90-100) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (very good).
Sources: Nuffic — China higher education: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/china/higher-education; Scholaro Database — China Grading System: https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/China/Grading-System