Eritrea grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Eritrea grade (Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate 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.
Eritrea → Dutch grade conversion table
The Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate is commonly reported on a percentage/letter scale from 0 to 100, with 40% as the minimum passing mark. Higher education grading may use a stricter 60% pass mark, so admissions teams should check the credential type.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A / Excellent (75-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B / Very Good (65-74.99%) | 7.0–7.5 | very good |
| C / Good (50-64.99%) | 6.5–7.0 | good |
| D / Satisfactory pass (40-49.99%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F / Poor or fail (0-39.99%) | 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, Nuffic compares the Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate to a HAVO diploma; competitive WO bachelor routes may therefore require strong subject results, relevant profile subjects, or additional study before direct admission.
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 Eritrea grades convert to the Dutch scale?
The Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate is commonly reported on a percentage/letter scale from 0 to 100, with 40% as the minimum passing mark. Higher education grading may use a stricter 60% pass mark, so admissions teams should check the credential type. The table on this page maps each band of the Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate percentage scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Eritrea?
For Dutch admissions, Nuffic compares the Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate to a HAVO diploma; competitive WO bachelor routes may therefore require strong subject results, relevant profile subjects, or additional study before direct admission.
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 / Excellent (75-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A / Excellent (75-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Eritrea education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/eritrea; Scholaro — Eritrea Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Eritrea/Grading-System