Israel grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Israel grade (Israeli 0-100 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.
Israel → Dutch grade conversion table
Israeli higher education commonly uses a 0-100 numeric scale. The minimum pass is usually around 60, although some institutions set pass marks slightly lower for particular courses or programmes.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent (95-100) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Very good (85-94) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Good (75-84) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Fairly good / almost good (65-74) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| Sufficient / pass (60-64) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail (0-59) | 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, Israeli credentials are first checked for level comparability: Nuffic compares a bachelor's degree to either HBO or WO bachelor level depending on the programme and institution. Competitive Dutch programmes will usually expect marks in the good to very good range rather than a bare 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 Israel grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Israeli higher education commonly uses a 0-100 numeric scale. The minimum pass is usually around 60, although some institutions set pass marks slightly lower for particular courses or programmes. The table on this page maps each band of the Israeli 0-100 percentage scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Israel?
For Dutch admissions, Israeli credentials are first checked for level comparability: Nuffic compares a bachelor's degree to either HBO or WO bachelor level depending on the programme and institution. Competitive Dutch programmes will usually expect marks in the good to very good range rather than a bare 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 (95-100)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent (95-100) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Israel education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/israel; WES iGPA Calculator — Israel grading/conversion reference — https://applications.wes.org/igpa-calculator/igpa.asp; Scholaro/Classbase — Israel Grading System, including Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University scales — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Israel/Grading-System