United Kingdom grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a United Kingdom grade (UK percentage/classification 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.
United Kingdom → Dutch grade conversion table
UK qualifications commonly use percentages with 40% as the minimum pass in higher education; honours bachelor results are often reported as First, Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2), or Third class. Scottish school qualifications and many Scottish higher-education records may use A-D/E letter grades, with A typically 70-100% and below 40% a fail.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| First class / A (70-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | very good |
| Upper second class (2:1) / B (60-69%) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Lower second class (2:2) / C (50-59%) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Third class / D (40-49%) | 5.5–6.0 | pass |
| Fail / no award (below 40%) | 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 admissions, check the qualification level as well as the mark: Nuffic compares a UK Bachelor (Honours) degree to an HBO or WO bachelor's degree, and an A-level package with three relevant A-levels at A*-C plus GCSE subjects can compare to VWO. Dutch universities may still set programme-specific A-level subjects, degree-class minimums such as a 2:1, and English-language 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 United Kingdom grades convert to the Dutch scale?
UK qualifications commonly use percentages with 40% as the minimum pass in higher education; honours bachelor results are often reported as First, Upper Second (2:1), Lower Second (2:2), or Third class. Scottish school qualifications and many Scottish higher-education records may use A-D/E letter grades, with A typically 70-100% and below 40% a fail. The table on this page maps each band of the UK percentage/classification scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from United Kingdom?
For Dutch admissions, check the qualification level as well as the mark: Nuffic compares a UK Bachelor (Honours) degree to an HBO or WO bachelor's degree, and an A-level package with three relevant A-levels at A*-C plus GCSE subjects can compare to VWO. Dutch universities may still set programme-specific A-level subjects, degree-class minimums such as a 2:1, and English-language 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 (First class / A (70-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A First class / A (70-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (very good).
Sources: Nuffic — Grades and study results: United Kingdom | England, Wales and Northern Ireland — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/united-kingdom-england-wales-and-northern-ireland/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Grades and study results: United Kingdom | Scotland — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/united-kingdom-scotland/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Level of diplomas: United Kingdom | England, Wales and Northern Ireland — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/united-kingdom-england-wales-and-northern-ireland/level-of-diplomas