Trinidad and Tobago grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Trinidad and Tobago grade (CAPE/CSEC grades (I highest)) 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.
Trinidad and Tobago → Dutch grade conversion table
Trinidad and Tobago commonly uses CXC qualifications: CAPE is graded I-VII with Grade I highest, while CSEC is graded I-VI. CXC treats CAPE Grades I-V as acceptable for further study; the Dutch scale runs from 1 to 10 with 5.5 as the minimum pass.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| CAPE Grade I | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| CAPE Grade II | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| CAPE Grade III | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| CAPE Grade IV | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| CAPE Grade V | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| CAPE Grades VI-VII | 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 bachelor admission, applicants from Trinidad and Tobago are typically assessed on relevant CSEC subjects plus CAPE Unit I/II subjects rather than on a simple percentage average. CAPE is a strong university-preparatory qualification, but Dutch universities still set programme-specific subject and grade requirements.
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 Trinidad and Tobago grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Trinidad and Tobago commonly uses CXC qualifications: CAPE is graded I-VII with Grade I highest, while CSEC is graded I-VI. CXC treats CAPE Grades I-V as acceptable for further study; the Dutch scale runs from 1 to 10 with 5.5 as the minimum pass. The table on this page maps each band of the CAPE/CSEC grades (I highest) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Trinidad and Tobago?
For Dutch bachelor admission, applicants from Trinidad and Tobago are typically assessed on relevant CSEC subjects plus CAPE Unit I/II subjects rather than on a simple percentage average. CAPE is a strong university-preparatory qualification, but Dutch universities still set programme-specific subject and grade requirements.
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 (CAPE Grade I) worth in Dutch grades?
A CAPE Grade I result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: World Education Services / CXC — WES Statement on CSEC and CAPE — https://www.cxc.org/wes-statement/; Caribbean Examinations Council — CAPE grading scheme — https://www.cxc.org/examinations/cape/; Caribbean Examinations Council Support — What grades are pass grades for CAPE? — https://support.cxc.org/support/solutions/articles/6000094981-what-grades-are-pass-grades-for-cape-; Caribbean Examinations Council — CSEC grading scheme — https://www.cxc.org/examinations/csec-2/; University of the West Indies, Mona — GPA Scheme — https://www.mona.uwi.edu/fst/fst/gpa-scheme