Philippines grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Philippines grade (Philippine 1.00-5.00 university scale (1.00 best)) 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.
Philippines → Dutch grade conversion table
Philippine higher education institutions set their own grading scales; a common University of the Philippines-style scale runs from 1.00 (excellent) to 5.00 (failure), with 3.00 as the minimum pass and 4.00 as conditional. Secondary schools commonly use 0-100%, with 75% as the passing grade.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 (excellent) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| 1.25-1.50 (excellent/very good) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| 1.75-2.25 (very good/good) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| 2.50-2.75 (satisfactory) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| 3.00 (pass) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| 4.00 conditional / 5.00 failure | 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, always check the issuing institution's transcript legend because there is no single national higher-education grading scale. Nuffic compares the Grade 12/Senior High School Diploma academic track to HAVO, and newer Philippine bachelor degrees may be comparable to an HBO bachelor or two years of WO depending on institution and start date.
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 Philippines grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Philippine higher education institutions set their own grading scales; a common University of the Philippines-style scale runs from 1.00 (excellent) to 5.00 (failure), with 3.00 as the minimum pass and 4.00 as conditional. Secondary schools commonly use 0-100%, with 75% as the passing grade. The table on this page maps each band of the Philippine 1.00-5.00 university scale (1.00 best) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Philippines?
For Dutch admissions, always check the issuing institution's transcript legend because there is no single national higher-education grading scale. Nuffic compares the Grade 12/Senior High School Diploma academic track to HAVO, and newer Philippine bachelor degrees may be comparable to an HBO bachelor or two years of WO depending on institution and start date.
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 (1.00 (excellent)) worth in Dutch grades?
A 1.00 (excellent) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Philippines: Grades and study results — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/philippines/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Philippines: Level of diplomas — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/philippines/level-of-diplomas