Democratic Republic of the Congo grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Democratic Republic of the Congo grade (0-20 university scale / percentage mentions) 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.
Democratic Republic of the Congo → Dutch grade conversion table
Higher education commonly uses a 0-20 scale, with 10/20 as the normal minimum pass; some records also express honours as percentages, where 50% is the pass threshold. A conceded pass may appear in local records, but it should be reviewed in context rather than treated as a strong pass.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Très honorable avec félicitations / excellent (18-20) | 8.5–9.0 | excellent |
| Très bien / very good (16-17.99) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Bien / good (14-15.99) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Assez bien / fairly good (12-13.99) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Passable / satisfactory pass (10-11.99) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Échec / fail (0-9.99) | 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 admissions, a Congolese pass at 10/20 only shows minimum completion and is usually not competitive on its own. Grades around 14/20 and above, or percentage mentions from distinction upward, are stronger indicators; final admissibility still depends on credential level, institution recognition and programme-specific requirements.
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Higher education commonly uses a 0-20 scale, with 10/20 as the normal minimum pass; some records also express honours as percentages, where 50% is the pass threshold. A conceded pass may appear in local records, but it should be reviewed in context rather than treated as a strong pass. The table on this page maps each band of the 0-20 university scale / percentage mentions system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Democratic Republic of the Congo?
For Dutch admissions, a Congolese pass at 10/20 only shows minimum completion and is usually not competitive on its own. Grades around 14/20 and above, or percentage mentions from distinction upward, are stronger indicators; final admissibility still depends on credential level, institution recognition and programme-specific requirements.
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 (Très honorable avec félicitations / excellent (18-20)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Très honorable avec félicitations / excellent (18-20) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–9 (excellent).
Sources: WES World Education News + Reviews — Education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo — https://wenr.wes.org/2017/04/education-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo; Scholaro — Congo, Democratic Republic of the Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo/Grading-System; Scholaro — Congo, Democratic Republic of the Education System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Democratic-Republic-of-the-Congo/Education-System