Pakistan grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Pakistan grade (Pakistan percentage grades and divisions) 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.
Pakistan → Dutch grade conversion table
Pakistani certificates and transcripts commonly report marks as percentages, with letter grades or divisions/classes. Nuffic notes that older secondary grading used 33% as the pass mark, the new IBCC secondary system uses 40%, and many higher education institutions classify 0-32 as fail.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A1 / Distinction / Exceptional (80-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| A / upper Division I (70-79%) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B / Division I (60-69%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C / upper Division II (50-59%) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| D or lower Division II / pass range (40-49%) | 5.8–6.5 | pass |
| E / Division III minimum pass in older systems (33-39%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F / Fail (0-32%) | 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 admission, check the official board or university transcript and the qualification level separately: Nuffic compares pre-2024 Higher Secondary/Intermediate Certificates with A1-C to HAVO level, while D/E results are below HAVO and 2024-onward HSSC cases may need individual evaluation during the grading-system transition.
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 Pakistan grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Pakistani certificates and transcripts commonly report marks as percentages, with letter grades or divisions/classes. Nuffic notes that older secondary grading used 33% as the pass mark, the new IBCC secondary system uses 40%, and many higher education institutions classify 0-32 as fail. The table on this page maps each band of the Pakistan percentage grades and divisions system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Pakistan?
For Dutch admission, check the official board or university transcript and the qualification level separately: Nuffic compares pre-2024 Higher Secondary/Intermediate Certificates with A1-C to HAVO level, while D/E results are below HAVO and 2024-onward HSSC cases may need individual evaluation during the grading-system transition.
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 (A1 / Distinction / Exceptional (80-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A1 / Distinction / Exceptional (80-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Pakistan: Grades and study results — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/pakistan/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Pakistan: Primary and secondary education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/pakistan/primary-and-secondary-education; Nuffic — Pakistan: Higher education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/pakistan/higher-education