Dominican Republic grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Dominican Republic grade (0-100 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.
Dominican Republic → Dutch grade conversion table
Dominican higher education commonly uses a 0-100 scale with letter grades; 70/100 is the usual minimum passing grade for credit. Grades of 90-100 are typically excellent, 80-89 very good, and 70-79 the lowest passing range.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A / Excelente (90-100) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B / Muy bueno (80-89) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C / Bueno; minimum pass (70-79) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| Below pass / insuficiente (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 admissions, Dominican transcripts should be assessed together with the recognised diploma and institutional context rather than by a linear percentage conversion. As a practical guide, applicants around 80/100 or above are usually stronger candidates for selective programmes, while 70-79 is a basic pass range and may be below competitive entry expectations.
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 Dominican Republic grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Dominican higher education commonly uses a 0-100 scale with letter grades; 70/100 is the usual minimum passing grade for credit. Grades of 90-100 are typically excellent, 80-89 very good, and 70-79 the lowest passing range. The table on this page maps each band of the 0-100 percentage scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Dominican Republic?
For Dutch admissions, Dominican transcripts should be assessed together with the recognised diploma and institutional context rather than by a linear percentage conversion. As a practical guide, applicants around 80/100 or above are usually stronger candidates for selective programmes, while 70-79 is a basic pass range and may be below competitive entry expectations.
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 (A / Excelente (90-100)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A / Excelente (90-100) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: WES WENR — Accreditation in Latin America and the Caribbean: Dominican Republic — https://wenr.wes.org/accreditation-and-quality-assurance/wenr-june-2007-dominican-republic/; Scholaro — Dominican Republic Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Dominican-Republic/Grading-System