Rwanda grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Rwanda grade (Rwandan 0-100 percentage / 5-point university 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.
Rwanda → Dutch grade conversion table
Rwandan higher education commonly uses percentage marks with letter grades; at the University of Rwanda, 50% is the minimum passing mark and corresponds to 2.0 on a 5-point scale. Grades below 50% are failing.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A / First Class or Excellent (80-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B+ / Second Class Upper or Very Good (70-79.99%) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B / Second Class Lower or Good (60-69.99%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C or D / Third Class, Pass (50-59.99%) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| F / Fail (0-49.99%) | 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, credential level matters as much as grades: Nuffic compares Rwanda's Advanced Certificate of Education to HAVO, while a 3-year ordinary bachelor is generally around 3 years of HBO or 1 year of WO. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally expect results well above the 50% pass threshold, especially in relevant subjects.
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 Rwanda grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Rwandan higher education commonly uses percentage marks with letter grades; at the University of Rwanda, 50% is the minimum passing mark and corresponds to 2.0 on a 5-point scale. Grades below 50% are failing. The table on this page maps each band of the Rwandan 0-100 percentage / 5-point university scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Rwanda?
For Dutch admissions, credential level matters as much as grades: Nuffic compares Rwanda's Advanced Certificate of Education to HAVO, while a 3-year ordinary bachelor is generally around 3 years of HBO or 1 year of WO. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally expect results well above the 50% pass threshold, especially in relevant subjects.
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 / First Class or Excellent (80-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A / First Class or Excellent (80-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Rwanda education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/rwanda; Scholaro — Rwanda Grading System, including University of Rwanda General Academic Regulations 2016 scale — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Rwanda/Grading-System