El Salvador grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a El Salvador grade (1-10 Salvadoran 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.
El Salvador → Dutch grade conversion table
El Salvador commonly uses a 1-10 numeric scale, with 10 as the highest grade. In the commonly reported national table, 5.0 is the lowest passing grade, though individual institutions may set higher course-pass requirements.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excelente (9.00-10.00) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Muy bueno (7.00-8.99) | 7.0–7.5 | very good |
| Bueno (6.00-6.99) | 6.5–6.9 | good |
| Lowest passing range (5.00-5.99) | 5.5–6.4 | pass |
| Below pass (1.00-4.99) | 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, treat a 5.0 as a bare pass rather than a competitive result; averages around 7.0 or higher are usually stronger, and 9-10 represents excellent performance. Always check whether the transcript is secondary Bachillerato or higher-education work and whether the issuing institution uses a stricter 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 El Salvador grades convert to the Dutch scale?
El Salvador commonly uses a 1-10 numeric scale, with 10 as the highest grade. In the commonly reported national table, 5.0 is the lowest passing grade, though individual institutions may set higher course-pass requirements. The table on this page maps each band of the 1-10 Salvadoran grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from El Salvador?
For Dutch admissions, treat a 5.0 as a bare pass rather than a competitive result; averages around 7.0 or higher are usually stronger, and 9-10 represents excellent performance. Always check whether the transcript is secondary Bachillerato or higher-education work and whether the issuing institution uses a stricter 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 (9.00-10.00)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excelente (9.00-10.00) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Scholaro Database — El Salvador Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/El-Salvador/Grading-System; Ministerio de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología de El Salvador — Ley de educación superior — https://www.mined.gob.sv/download/ley-de-educacion-superior/