Egypt grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Egypt grade (Egyptian percentage 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.
Egypt → Dutch grade conversion table
Egyptian secondary and higher-education results are commonly reported as marks or percentages out of 100, though higher-education descriptors can vary by faculty. In the Nuffic example scale, 60% is the pass threshold for higher-education coursework.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent (85-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Very good (72-84%) | 7.0–7.9 | very good |
| Good (65-71.9%) | 6.5–7.0 | good |
| Pass (60-64.9%) | 5.5–6.4 | pass |
| Fail (0-59.9%) | 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?
Dutch admissions teams normally assess the Egyptian diploma level first and then look at subject requirements and the final percentage/Grand Total. For entry to Egyptian higher education, Nuffic notes that general secondary results of about 70% and technical secondary results of about 75% are common thresholds, so selective Dutch programmes should expect stronger results than the minimum 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 Egypt grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Egyptian secondary and higher-education results are commonly reported as marks or percentages out of 100, though higher-education descriptors can vary by faculty. In the Nuffic example scale, 60% is the pass threshold for higher-education coursework. The table on this page maps each band of the Egyptian percentage grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Egypt?
Dutch admissions teams normally assess the Egyptian diploma level first and then look at subject requirements and the final percentage/Grand Total. For entry to Egyptian higher education, Nuffic notes that general secondary results of about 70% and technical secondary results of about 75% are common thresholds, so selective Dutch programmes should expect stronger results than the minimum 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 (Excellent (85-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent (85-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Grades and study results: Egypt — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/egypt/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Higher education: Egypt — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/egypt/higher-education; Nuffic — Primary and secondary education: Egypt — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/egypt/primary-and-secondary-education