Mexico grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Mexico grade (Mexican 0-10 / 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.
Mexico → Dutch grade conversion table
Mexican schools and universities usually use a 0-10 scale, and higher education transcripts may also show 0-100 marks. The normal minimum passing grade is 6/10 or 60/100; 0-5 is failing.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Muy bien / excelente (9-10 or 90-100) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Bien (8 or 80-89) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Suficiente / regular (7 or 70-79) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| Suficiente / regular (6 or 60-69) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Deficiente / reprobado (0-5 or 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, Nuffic compares the Mexican bachillerato general or bachillerato tecnológico to HAVO, so it is most often suitable for HBO-level entry; WO bachelor's entry may require additional preparation or selection. A Licenciada/o is assessed by programme content and duration and is usually comparable to an HBO bachelor's or WO bachelor's degree, sometimes to 2 years of WO.
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 Mexico grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Mexican schools and universities usually use a 0-10 scale, and higher education transcripts may also show 0-100 marks. The normal minimum passing grade is 6/10 or 60/100; 0-5 is failing. The table on this page maps each band of the Mexican 0-10 / 0-100 scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Mexico?
For Dutch admissions, Nuffic compares the Mexican bachillerato general or bachillerato tecnológico to HAVO, so it is most often suitable for HBO-level entry; WO bachelor's entry may require additional preparation or selection. A Licenciada/o is assessed by programme content and duration and is usually comparable to an HBO bachelor's or WO bachelor's degree, sometimes to 2 years of WO.
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 (Muy bien / excelente (9-10 or 90-100)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Muy bien / excelente (9-10 or 90-100) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (very good).
Sources: Nuffic — Mexico: Grades and study results — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/mexico/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Mexico: Level of diplomas — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/mexico/level-of-diplomas; Nuffic — Mexico: Primary and secondary education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/mexico/primary-and-secondary-education; Nuffic — Mexico: Higher education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/mexico/higher-education