Costa Rica grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Costa Rica grade (0–10 / 0–100 scale (7 pass)) 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.
Costa Rica → Dutch grade conversion table
Costa Rican education commonly uses a 0–10 scale, often shown with 0–100 equivalents; 7.0/70 is the usual minimum passing grade. At the University of Costa Rica, final course grades are reported from 0 to 10 in whole and half units and 7.0 is the minimum pass.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding / Sobresaliente (9.0–10.0; 90–100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Good / Notable (8.0–8.9; 80–89%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Sufficient / Suficiente (7.0–7.9; 70–79%) | 6.0–6.5 | pass |
| Insufficient / Insuficiente (0.0–6.9; 0–69%) | 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, Costa Rican credentials are assessed by level as well as grades; Nuffic compares the academic Bachiller en Educación Media to HAVO level, so direct WO bachelor admission may require additional preparation or higher education coursework depending on the programme. Strong results around 8.0 or above are generally a more competitive profile, while a 7.0 is normally only a bare pass.
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 Costa Rica grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Costa Rican education commonly uses a 0–10 scale, often shown with 0–100 equivalents; 7.0/70 is the usual minimum passing grade. At the University of Costa Rica, final course grades are reported from 0 to 10 in whole and half units and 7.0 is the minimum pass. The table on this page maps each band of the 0–10 / 0–100 scale (7 pass) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Costa Rica?
For Dutch admission, Costa Rican credentials are assessed by level as well as grades; Nuffic compares the academic Bachiller en Educación Media to HAVO level, so direct WO bachelor admission may require additional preparation or higher education coursework depending on the programme. Strong results around 8.0 or above are generally a more competitive profile, while a 7.0 is normally only a bare pass.
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 (Outstanding / Sobresaliente (9.0–10.0; 90–100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Outstanding / Sobresaliente (9.0–10.0; 90–100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Costa Rica education system — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/costa-rica; University of Costa Rica, Office of Registration and Information — Al respecto de calificaciones e informes finales — https://ori.ucr.ac.cr/sites/default/files/archivos-2024/Al%20respecto%20de%20calificaciones%20e%20informes%20finales.pdf; Scholaro — Costa Rica Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Costa-Rica/Grading-System