Tanzania grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Tanzania grade (Tanzanian percentage and honours 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.
Tanzania → Dutch grade conversion table
Tanzanian higher education commonly uses percentage marks with honours/GPA classifications; about 35% can be a minimum pass in common university classification tables, while 0-34% is failing. Secondary results use letter/division systems, so admissions offices should interpret the specific credential and level alongside this guide.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| First Class Honours (70-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Second Class Honours, Upper Division (60-69%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Second Class Honours, Lower Division (50-59%) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Pass (40-49%) | 6.0–6.5 | pass |
| Minimum Pass (35-39%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail (0-34%) | 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 relevant Tanzanian secondary combinations with HAVO/VMBO-T levels and 3- or 4-year bachelor’s degrees with HBO/WO bachelor outcomes depending on duration. Competitive Dutch programmes will usually expect strong upper-second/first-class performance rather than only the minimum pass.
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 Tanzania grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Tanzanian higher education commonly uses percentage marks with honours/GPA classifications; about 35% can be a minimum pass in common university classification tables, while 0-34% is failing. Secondary results use letter/division systems, so admissions offices should interpret the specific credential and level alongside this guide. The table on this page maps each band of the Tanzanian percentage and honours scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Tanzania?
For Dutch admission, Nuffic compares relevant Tanzanian secondary combinations with HAVO/VMBO-T levels and 3- or 4-year bachelor’s degrees with HBO/WO bachelor outcomes depending on duration. Competitive Dutch programmes will usually expect strong upper-second/first-class performance rather than only the minimum pass.
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 (First Class Honours (70-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A First Class Honours (70-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (very good).
Sources: Nuffic — Tanzania education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/tanzania; Scholaro — Tanzania grading system, common secondary/postsecondary and honours classification scales — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Tanzania/Grading-System