Guatemala grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Guatemala grade (Guatemalan 0-100 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.
Guatemala → Dutch grade conversion table
Guatemalan schools and universities commonly report grades on a 0-100 numeric scale. For university-level study, 61/100 is commonly treated as the minimum passing mark, although some secondary/public scales use 60/100 as the pass threshold.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent / Excelente (90-100) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Very good / Muy bueno (80-89.9) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Good / Bueno (70-79.9) | 6.5–7.5 | good |
| Sufficient / Suficiente (61-69.9) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| Below university pass threshold (0-60.9) | 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?
For Dutch admissions, the final diploma level, subjects and institution are assessed alongside grades; a bare pass is normally not competitive. Marks in the 70s are usually solid, 80+ is strong, and 90+ should be treated as excellent rather than mapped linearly to a Dutch 9 or 10.
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 Guatemala grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Guatemalan schools and universities commonly report grades on a 0-100 numeric scale. For university-level study, 61/100 is commonly treated as the minimum passing mark, although some secondary/public scales use 60/100 as the pass threshold. The table on this page maps each band of the Guatemalan 0-100 scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Guatemala?
For Dutch admissions, the final diploma level, subjects and institution are assessed alongside grades; a bare pass is normally not competitive. Marks in the 70s are usually solid, 80+ is strong, and 90+ should be treated as excellent rather than mapped linearly to a Dutch 9 or 10.
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 / Excelente (90-100)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent / Excelente (90-100) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Scholaro Database — Guatemala Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Guatemala/Grading-System; WES Country Resources — Guatemala — https://applications.wes.org/country-resources/resources.asp?country=Guatemala; Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, Departamento de Registro y Estadística — Reglamento Estudiantil — https://portalregistro.usac.edu.gt/reglamentoestudiantil