Panama grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Panama grade (Panamanian 0-100 / A-F 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.
Panama → Dutch grade conversion table
Panamanian higher-education grading is set by each university, but a common scale uses A-F letters with 0-100 marks; on the UTP-style scale, 61/100 (D) is the minimum passing grade, while some programmes or institutions require C or higher. For Dutch anchoring, treat high A results as strong rather than linearly converting percentages.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A / Outstanding (91-100) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B / Good (81-90) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C / Average (71-80) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| D / Minimum pass (61-70) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F / Fail (0-60) | 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, Panamanian grades should be read together with the credential level and institutional rules, because Panama has no single national university grading scale. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally expect consistently strong A/B performance, while minimum-passing D results are unlikely to support selective admission and University of Panama-style rules may require C or higher for undergraduate course credit.
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 Panama grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Panamanian higher-education grading is set by each university, but a common scale uses A-F letters with 0-100 marks; on the UTP-style scale, 61/100 (D) is the minimum passing grade, while some programmes or institutions require C or higher. For Dutch anchoring, treat high A results as strong rather than linearly converting percentages. The table on this page maps each band of the Panamanian 0-100 / A-F grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Panama?
For Dutch admission, Panamanian grades should be read together with the credential level and institutional rules, because Panama has no single national university grading scale. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally expect consistently strong A/B performance, while minimum-passing D results are unlikely to support selective admission and University of Panama-style rules may require C or higher for undergraduate course credit.
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 / Outstanding (91-100)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A / Outstanding (91-100) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: RecoLATIN / Universidad de Panamá / Ministerio de Educación — National Report on the Higher Education Systems of Panama (2019), section 3.3 Sistema de evaluación — https://www.recolatin.eu/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/National-Report-on-the-Higher-Education-systems-of-Panama_ES.pdf; Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá — Sistema de calificación — https://utp.ac.pa/documentos/2010/pdf/sistema_de_calificacion_0.pdf; Scholaro — Panama Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Panama/Grading-System; Scholaro — Technological University of Panama Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Panama/Grading-System/Universidad-Tecnologica-de-Panama-23650