Ghana grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Ghana grade (WAEC/WASSCE A1-F9 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.
Ghana → Dutch grade conversion table
Ghanaian secondary results are commonly reported by WAEC as letter grades A1 to F9 with percentage ranges from 80-100% down to 0-39%. WAEC describes D7 and E8 as passes, but Nuffic's Dutch comparison for the West African Senior School Certificate normally requires C6 or higher in at least 6 subjects.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Excellent (80-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B2 Very good (70-79%) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B3 Good (65-69%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C4 Credit (60-64%) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| C5-C6 Credit (50-59%) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| D7-E8 Pass (40-49%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F9 Fail (0-39%) | 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 admission, Ghanaian WASSCE results are usually assessed subject by subject: a West African Senior School Certificate with C6 or higher in at least 6 subjects is comparable to a HAVO diploma according to Nuffic, while selective or research-university routes may require stronger grades or additional Ghanaian higher-education credentials.
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 Ghana grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Ghanaian secondary results are commonly reported by WAEC as letter grades A1 to F9 with percentage ranges from 80-100% down to 0-39%. WAEC describes D7 and E8 as passes, but Nuffic's Dutch comparison for the West African Senior School Certificate normally requires C6 or higher in at least 6 subjects. The table on this page maps each band of the WAEC/WASSCE A1-F9 percentage scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Ghana?
For Dutch admission, Ghanaian WASSCE results are usually assessed subject by subject: a West African Senior School Certificate with C6 or higher in at least 6 subjects is comparable to a HAVO diploma according to Nuffic, while selective or research-university routes may require stronger grades or additional Ghanaian higher-education credentials.
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 (A1 Excellent (80-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A1 Excellent (80-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Ghana: Grades and study results — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/ghana/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Ghana: Level of diplomas — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/ghana/level-of-diplomas