South Korea grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a South Korea grade (Korean university GPA/letter scale (usually 4.3 or 4.5)) 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.
South Korea → Dutch grade conversion table
South Korean higher education commonly uses letter grades converted to GPA points, most often on a 4.3 or 4.5 maximum scale. Passing grades normally run down to D-level work; F/0 GPA is failing.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A range / top GPA (about 4.0-4.5) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B+ to A- range (about 3.3-3.9) | 7.0–8.0 | very good |
| B-/B range (about 2.7-3.2) | 6.5–7.0 | good |
| C range (about 2.0-2.6) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| D to C- range (about 0.7-1.9) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F / no credit | 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, institutions look at both the credential level and grades. Nuffic compares a Korean general high-school graduation certificate to HAVO level, while Korean bachelor degrees may be comparable to HBO or WO bachelor level depending on programme type and institution.
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 South Korea grades convert to the Dutch scale?
South Korean higher education commonly uses letter grades converted to GPA points, most often on a 4.3 or 4.5 maximum scale. Passing grades normally run down to D-level work; F/0 GPA is failing. The table on this page maps each band of the Korean university GPA/letter scale (usually 4.3 or 4.5) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from South Korea?
For Dutch admission, institutions look at both the credential level and grades. Nuffic compares a Korean general high-school graduation certificate to HAVO level, while Korean bachelor degrees may be comparable to HBO or WO bachelor level depending on programme type and institution.
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 range / top GPA (about 4.0-4.5)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A range / top GPA (about 4.0-4.5) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — South Korea education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/south-korea; Yonsei University Office of International Affairs — Study Abroad at Yonsei grading system (A+ 4.3, A0 4.0, B+ 3.3, etc.) — https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/inbound.php?mid=m03_06