Kazakhstan grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Kazakhstan grade (Kazakhstan 100-point/letter 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.
Kazakhstan → Dutch grade conversion table
Kazakhstani higher-education transcripts commonly use a 0-100 numerical scale with letter grades; 50 is typically the minimum passing mark. Some records also show the older 5-point scale, where 5 is excellent, 4 good, 3 satisfactory/pass and lower results are failing.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A range / excellent (90-100) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| A- to B+ range / very good (80-89) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B to B- range / good (70-79) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C range / satisfactory (60-69) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| D range / minimum pass (50-59) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F / fail (below 50) | 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, assess Kazakhstan grades alongside the diploma level and institution: Nuffic compares a Kazakh bachelor’s degree to an HBO or WO bachelor’s degree depending on programme content and institution. Strong selective-master applications usually need mostly good to very good results rather than only minimum passing marks.
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 Kazakhstan grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Kazakhstani higher-education transcripts commonly use a 0-100 numerical scale with letter grades; 50 is typically the minimum passing mark. Some records also show the older 5-point scale, where 5 is excellent, 4 good, 3 satisfactory/pass and lower results are failing. The table on this page maps each band of the Kazakhstan 100-point/letter grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Kazakhstan?
For Dutch admissions, assess Kazakhstan grades alongside the diploma level and institution: Nuffic compares a Kazakh bachelor’s degree to an HBO or WO bachelor’s degree depending on programme content and institution. Strong selective-master applications usually need mostly good to very good results rather than only minimum passing marks.
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 range / excellent (90-100)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A range / excellent (90-100) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Kazakhstan education system: https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/kazakhstan; KIMEP University — Grading System: https://www.kimep.kz/current-students/en/grading-system/; Scholaro — Kazakhstan Grading System: https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Kazakhstan/Grading-System