Ecuador grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Ecuador grade (0-10 numeric scale (7.0 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.
Ecuador → Dutch grade conversion table
Ecuador commonly uses a 0-10 grading scale. A 7.0/10 is the usual minimum passing mark; grades below 7.0 are normally treated as failing or not meeting the required learning outcomes.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excelente / domina los aprendizajes (9.0-10.0) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Muy bueno / good achievement (8.0-8.99) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Satisfactorio / minimum pass (7.0-7.99) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| Reprobado / below pass (0.0-6.99) | 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, the diploma level and selectivity matter as much as the grade: Nuffic compares Ecuadorian Bachiller routes to HAVO, while Licenciado/Título profesional credentials are usually compared to an HBO or WO bachelor level depending on the programme. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally expect grades clearly above the 7.0 pass mark.
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 Ecuador grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Ecuador commonly uses a 0-10 grading scale. A 7.0/10 is the usual minimum passing mark; grades below 7.0 are normally treated as failing or not meeting the required learning outcomes. The table on this page maps each band of the 0-10 numeric scale (7.0 pass) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Ecuador?
For Dutch admissions, the diploma level and selectivity matter as much as the grade: Nuffic compares Ecuadorian Bachiller routes to HAVO, while Licenciado/Título profesional credentials are usually compared to an HBO or WO bachelor level depending on the programme. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally expect grades clearly above the 7.0 pass mark.
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 (Excelente / domina los aprendizajes (9.0-10.0)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excelente / domina los aprendizajes (9.0-10.0) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Ecuador education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/ecuador; Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador — Instructivo para la aplicación de la evaluación estudiantil (national 0-10 learning-outcomes scale with 7.0 pass threshold) — https://educacion.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2016/07/Instructivo-para-la-aplicacion-de-la-evaluacion-estudiantil.pdf; Scholaro — Ecuador grading system reference tables — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Ecuador/Grading-System