Liberia grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Liberia grade (Liberian percentage / letter grades) 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.
Liberia → Dutch grade conversion table
Liberia commonly uses letter grades alongside a 0-100 percentage scale and, in some institutions, a 5-point GPA scale. Passing thresholds vary by level and institution, but weak passes are commonly around 50-60%, while selective international admission often expects about 80/100 or Good.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A / Excellent (90-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B / Good to very good (80-89%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C / Satisfactory to good (70-79%) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| D / Minimum pass on stricter scales (60-69%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Weak pass where accepted (50-59%) | 5.5–5.8 | pass |
| Fail / below pass (0-49%) | 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 university admission, treat the overall credential level and subject profile separately from grades. As a practical grade benchmark, a Liberian average around Good / 80% / 3 out of 5 is closer to a competitive minimum than to a Dutch pass, while lower pass grades are usually not sufficient for selective programmes.
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 Liberia grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Liberia commonly uses letter grades alongside a 0-100 percentage scale and, in some institutions, a 5-point GPA scale. Passing thresholds vary by level and institution, but weak passes are commonly around 50-60%, while selective international admission often expects about 80/100 or Good. The table on this page maps each band of the Liberian percentage / letter grades system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Liberia?
For Dutch university admission, treat the overall credential level and subject profile separately from grades. As a practical grade benchmark, a Liberian average around Good / 80% / 3 out of 5 is closer to a competitive minimum than to a Dutch pass, while lower pass grades are usually not sufficient for selective programmes.
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 (90-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A / Excellent (90-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: University of Oregon Admissions, Liberia freshman requirements — https://admissions.uoregon.edu/international/apply/requirements/liberia; Scholaro Database, Grading System in Liberia — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/liberia/Grading-System; AACRAO EDGE, Liberia Grading Scales — https://www.aacrao.org/edge/country/grading/liberia