Cuba grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Cuba grade (5-point university 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.
Cuba → Dutch grade conversion table
Cuban higher education commonly uses a 0-5/2-5 style scale where 5 is the highest mark, 3 is the minimum passing grade, and 0-2 are failing grades. The Dutch anchor is 1-10 with 5.5 as the minimum pass; this is an admissions-oriented interpretation, not a linear conversion.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Sobresaliente / Excelente (5) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Notable / Aprovechado / Bien (4) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Aprobado (3) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Reprobado / Suspenso (0-2) | 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 admissions, Cuban applicants with mostly 4 and 5 marks are usually the strongest candidates; a transcript dominated by 3s shows only minimum passing performance and may be weak for selective programmes unless supported by other evidence.
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 Cuba grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Cuban higher education commonly uses a 0-5/2-5 style scale where 5 is the highest mark, 3 is the minimum passing grade, and 0-2 are failing grades. The Dutch anchor is 1-10 with 5.5 as the minimum pass; this is an admissions-oriented interpretation, not a linear conversion. The table on this page maps each band of the 5-point university grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Cuba?
For Dutch admissions, Cuban applicants with mostly 4 and 5 marks are usually the strongest candidates; a transcript dominated by 3s shows only minimum passing performance and may be weak for selective programmes unless supported by other evidence.
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 (Sobresaliente / Excelente (5)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Sobresaliente / Excelente (5) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: World Education Services (WES) — iGPA Calculator, Cuba grading reference — https://applications.wes.org/igpa-calculator/; University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Center for Global Education — International Grade Equivalencies, Cuba table — https://utc-sa.terradotta.com/_customtags/ct_FileRetrieve.cfm?File_ID=060E7A7371763F77070D07070E03061C0D09030F1A7B7077051C07050274767671037A06017B0A7A7104