Türkiye grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Türkiye grade (Turkish 1-5 secondary grading 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.
Türkiye → Dutch grade conversion table
Turkish secondary education commonly uses a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the highest grade and 2 is the minimum passing grade. WES notes that grades 4 and 5 are both strong results and that 5 is not commonly awarded.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - Pekiyi (very good/excellent) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| 4 - Iyi (good) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| 3 - Orta (average) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| 2 - Gecer (pass) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| 1 - Zayif (fail) | 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, the Turkish Lise Diplomasi is assessed by diploma type, subjects and overall results rather than by a linear grade conversion. Competitive university programmes will normally expect strong 4-5 level results in relevant subjects, plus any required entrance-exam or programme-specific evidence.
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 Türkiye grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Turkish secondary education commonly uses a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the highest grade and 2 is the minimum passing grade. WES notes that grades 4 and 5 are both strong results and that 5 is not commonly awarded. The table on this page maps each band of the Turkish 1-5 secondary grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Türkiye?
For Dutch admission, the Turkish Lise Diplomasi is assessed by diploma type, subjects and overall results rather than by a linear grade conversion. Competitive university programmes will normally expect strong 4-5 level results in relevant subjects, plus any required entrance-exam or programme-specific evidence.
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 (5 - Pekiyi (very good/excellent)) worth in Dutch grades?
A 5 - Pekiyi (very good/excellent) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Education system Turkiye — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/turkiye; WES World Education News + Reviews — Education in Turkiye; secondary grading scale and WES interpretation — https://wenr.wes.org/2017/04/education-in-turkey