Thailand grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Thailand grade (Thai 4.0 GPA / letter-grade 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.
Thailand → Dutch grade conversion table
Thai universities commonly use a 0.0-4.0 GPA scale with letter grades from A to F; D/1.0 is generally the lowest pass at undergraduate level, while graduate programmes often require a stronger running GPA. Dutch grades use a 1-10 scale where 5.5 is the minimum pass, so this is an admissions-oriented guide rather than a linear conversion.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| A / Excellent (about 3.75-4.00 GPA) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| B+ / Very good (about 3.25-3.74 GPA) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| B / Good (about 2.75-3.24 GPA) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| C+ / Fairly good (about 2.25-2.74 GPA) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| C / Fair (about 1.75-2.24 GPA) | 6.0–6.5 | satisfactory |
| D+/D / Minimum pass (about 1.00-1.74 GPA) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| F / Failure (below 1.00 GPA) | 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?
Nuffic compares a Thai bachelor's degree to an HBO bachelor's degree or about two years of WO, depending on programme and institution. For selective Dutch admissions, a GPA around 3.0/4.0 or higher is usually a competitive baseline; stronger research universities or master's programmes may expect B+/A-level performance.
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 Thailand grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Thai universities commonly use a 0.0-4.0 GPA scale with letter grades from A to F; D/1.0 is generally the lowest pass at undergraduate level, while graduate programmes often require a stronger running GPA. Dutch grades use a 1-10 scale where 5.5 is the minimum pass, so this is an admissions-oriented guide rather than a linear conversion. The table on this page maps each band of the Thai 4.0 GPA / letter-grade scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Thailand?
Nuffic compares a Thai bachelor's degree to an HBO bachelor's degree or about two years of WO, depending on programme and institution. For selective Dutch admissions, a GPA around 3.0/4.0 or higher is usually a competitive baseline; stronger research universities or master's programmes may expect B+/A-level performance.
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 / Excellent (about 3.75-4.00 GPA)) worth in Dutch grades?
A A / Excellent (about 3.75-4.00 GPA) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Thailand education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/thailand; Chulalongkorn University, TEFL programme curriculum information — coursework letter grades A, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D and F; GPA 3.00 requirement — https://portal.edu.chula.ac.th/pub/tefl/index.php/academics/curriculum-info/; Scholaro database — Grading System in Thailand, common Thai letter grades and GPA/grade descriptions — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Thailand/Grading-System