Syria grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Syria grade (Percentage grading (higher education)) 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.
Syria → Dutch grade conversion table
Most Syrian higher education uses percentage grades on a 0-100 scale. Bachelor's programmes usually require at least 50% to pass, while master's and PhD courses often require at least 60%.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Honours (90-100%) | 8.5–9.0 | excellent |
| Excellent (80-89%) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Very good (70-79%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Good (60-69%) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Pass (50-59%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail (0-49%) | 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, Syrian secondary diplomas are assessed by stream and total points, and competitive programmes may expect very good General Secondary Education Certificate results; for master's admission, universities usually review bachelor's percentage grades and institutional grading tables.
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 Syria grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Most Syrian higher education uses percentage grades on a 0-100 scale. Bachelor's programmes usually require at least 50% to pass, while master's and PhD courses often require at least 60%. The table on this page maps each band of the Percentage grading (higher education) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Syria?
For Dutch admission, Syrian secondary diplomas are assessed by stream and total points, and competitive programmes may expect very good General Secondary Education Certificate results; for master's admission, universities usually review bachelor's percentage grades and institutional grading tables.
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 (Honours (90-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Honours (90-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8.5–9 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Syria: Grades and study results — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/syria/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Syria: Higher education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/syria/higher-education; Nuffic — Syria: Primary and secondary education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/syria/primary-and-secondary-education