Sudan grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Sudan grade (Sudanese percentage scale (0-100%)) 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.
Sudan → Dutch grade conversion table
Sudan commonly reports grades as percentages on a 0-100 scale. A 50% mark is typically the minimum pass in secondary certificate and many degree-classification tables, although some university course scales set the pass mark at 60%.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Distinction / Excellent (80-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Very good / Good (70-79.99%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Good / Above average (60-69.99%) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Average / Pass (50-59.99%) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| Fail / Poor (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, Nuffic compares the Sudan Secondary School Certificate to HAVO level, so it is usually not sufficient on its own for direct WO bachelor admission. A completed 4-year Sudanese Diploma may compare to an HBO bachelor's degree or about 2 years of WO, depending on content 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 Sudan grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Sudan commonly reports grades as percentages on a 0-100 scale. A 50% mark is typically the minimum pass in secondary certificate and many degree-classification tables, although some university course scales set the pass mark at 60%. The table on this page maps each band of the Sudanese percentage scale (0-100%) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Sudan?
For Dutch admissions, Nuffic compares the Sudan Secondary School Certificate to HAVO level, so it is usually not sufficient on its own for direct WO bachelor admission. A completed 4-year Sudanese Diploma may compare to an HBO bachelor's degree or about 2 years of WO, depending on content 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 (Distinction / Excellent (80-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Distinction / Excellent (80-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (very good).
Sources: Nuffic — Sudan education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/sudan; Scholaro — Sudan Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Sudan/Grading-System