Singapore grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Singapore grade (Singapore university letter grades / 5-point CAP) 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.
Singapore → Dutch grade conversion table
Singapore universities commonly use letter grades converted to grade points on a 0.0-5.0 CAP/GPA scale; on the NUS-style scale, A+/A = 5.0 and D = 1.0 is the lowest pass. A 2.0 CAP is often treated as the minimum satisfactory standing/progression threshold, while 0.0/F is fail.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A-/A/A+ (4.5-5.0 CAP) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B+ (4.0-4.49 CAP) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B (3.5-3.99 CAP) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| B- (3.0-3.49 CAP) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| C/C+ (2.0-2.99 CAP) | 6.0–6.5 | pass |
| D/D+ (1.0-1.99 CAP; lowest pass grades) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F (0.0-0.99 CAP) | 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, Nuffic compares a Singapore-Cambridge A-Level package with 3 H2 subjects plus H1 and General Paper/Knowledge and Inquiry to a VWO diploma; a polytechnic diploma is typically around 1 year of HBO. Competitive Dutch bachelor/master admission normally looks beyond the minimum pass and expects strong A-Level results or a solid university CAP/GPA 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 Singapore grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Singapore universities commonly use letter grades converted to grade points on a 0.0-5.0 CAP/GPA scale; on the NUS-style scale, A+/A = 5.0 and D = 1.0 is the lowest pass. A 2.0 CAP is often treated as the minimum satisfactory standing/progression threshold, while 0.0/F is fail. The table on this page maps each band of the Singapore university letter grades / 5-point CAP system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Singapore?
For Dutch admission, Nuffic compares a Singapore-Cambridge A-Level package with 3 H2 subjects plus H1 and General Paper/Knowledge and Inquiry to a VWO diploma; a polytechnic diploma is typically around 1 year of HBO. Competitive Dutch bachelor/master admission normally looks beyond the minimum pass and expects strong A-Level results or a solid university CAP/GPA 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-/A/A+ (4.5-5.0 CAP)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A-/A/A+ (4.5-5.0 CAP) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/singapore; National University of Singapore Registrar, Grade Points — https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/education-at-nus/grade-points; Scholaro, Singapore Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Singapore/Grading-System