Turkmenistan grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Turkmenistan grade (Turkmenistan 5-point 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.
Turkmenistan → Dutch grade conversion table
Turkmenistan commonly uses the Soviet-style 5-point scale: 5 is excellent, 4 good, and 3 satisfactory and normally the lowest passing grade. Grades below 3 are failing; some records may also include pass/credit entries without a numeric grade.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / Excellent (Örän Yagşy) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| 4 / Good (Yagşy) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| 3 / Satisfactory, minimum pass (Kanagatlanarlyk) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| 1-2 / Unsatisfactory, 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 university admission, Turkmenistan grades should be reviewed together with the credential level, subject profile, and programme requirements rather than converted by a formula. Selective programmes will usually expect mostly 4 and 5 grades, while a transcript dominated by 3s indicates only minimum passing 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 Turkmenistan grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Turkmenistan commonly uses the Soviet-style 5-point scale: 5 is excellent, 4 good, and 3 satisfactory and normally the lowest passing grade. Grades below 3 are failing; some records may also include pass/credit entries without a numeric grade. The table on this page maps each band of the Turkmenistan 5-point grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Turkmenistan?
For Dutch university admission, Turkmenistan grades should be reviewed together with the credential level, subject profile, and programme requirements rather than converted by a formula. Selective programmes will usually expect mostly 4 and 5 grades, while a transcript dominated by 3s indicates only minimum passing 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 (5 / Excellent (Örän Yagşy)) worth in Dutch grades?
A 5 / Excellent (Örän Yagşy) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Scholaro, Turkmenistan Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Turkmenistan/Grading-System; World Education Services (WES), Country Resources — https://apps.wes.org/country-resources/; Scholaro, Turkmenistan Education System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Turkmenistan/Education-System