Mauritius grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Mauritius grade (Mauritius HSC/Cambridge 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.
Mauritius → Dutch grade conversion table
Mauritius commonly uses Cambridge School Certificate and Higher School Certificate letter grades for upper-secondary admission credentials: A* is the highest grade, A-E are passing grades, and U is ungraded/fail. University transcripts may also use percentage or GPA scales, so official transcript grading notes should be checked for higher-education applicants.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A* (highest Cambridge HSC grade) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| A | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| D-E (minimum passing HSC grades) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| U / ungraded | 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 bachelor's admission, Mauritius applicants are normally assessed on the Higher School Certificate with appropriate A-level subjects; selective programmes typically expect strong subject grades, especially A-C in required subjects. Master's admission is usually assessed from the completed bachelor's degree, transcript grading scale, and programme-specific requirements.
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 Mauritius grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Mauritius commonly uses Cambridge School Certificate and Higher School Certificate letter grades for upper-secondary admission credentials: A* is the highest grade, A-E are passing grades, and U is ungraded/fail. University transcripts may also use percentage or GPA scales, so official transcript grading notes should be checked for higher-education applicants. The table on this page maps each band of the Mauritius HSC/Cambridge letter grades system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Mauritius?
For Dutch bachelor's admission, Mauritius applicants are normally assessed on the Higher School Certificate with appropriate A-level subjects; selective programmes typically expect strong subject grades, especially A-C in required subjects. Master's admission is usually assessed from the completed bachelor's degree, transcript grading scale, and programme-specific requirements.
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* (highest Cambridge HSC grade)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A* (highest Cambridge HSC grade) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Mauritius Examinations Syndicate — https://mes.govmu.org/mes/; Cambridge International, Mauritius support and syllabuses — https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/mauritius; Cambridge International, Understanding Cambridge results and grades — https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/exam-administration/results/understanding-cambridge-results/