Venezuela grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Venezuela grade (0-20 scale (10 pass)) 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.
Venezuela → Dutch grade conversion table
Venezuelan higher education commonly uses a 0-20 numeric scale, with 10/20 as the minimum passing grade. Some institutions use letter, 5-point or 10-point variants, so applicants should follow the grading legend on their transcript where it differs.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excelente / top performance (18-20) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Excelente (16-17.9) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Bueno (13-15.9) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Satisfactorio / aprobado (10-12.9) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| Deficiente / fail (0-9.9) | 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, credential level is assessed separately from grades: Nuffic compares the Venezuelan Título de bachiller to HAVO, while a Licenciada/o or professional title is usually comparable to an HBO or WO bachelor's degree, sometimes 2 years of WO. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally look for clearly above-pass averages and relevant subject preparation in addition to the diploma level.
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 Venezuela grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Venezuelan higher education commonly uses a 0-20 numeric scale, with 10/20 as the minimum passing grade. Some institutions use letter, 5-point or 10-point variants, so applicants should follow the grading legend on their transcript where it differs. The table on this page maps each band of the 0-20 scale (10 pass) system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Venezuela?
For Dutch admission, credential level is assessed separately from grades: Nuffic compares the Venezuelan Título de bachiller to HAVO, while a Licenciada/o or professional title is usually comparable to an HBO or WO bachelor's degree, sometimes 2 years of WO. Competitive Dutch programmes will normally look for clearly above-pass averages and relevant subject preparation in addition to the diploma level.
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 (Excelente / top performance (18-20)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excelente / top performance (18-20) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic Venezuela education system — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/venezuela; Scholaro Venezuela Grading System — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Venezuela/Grading-System; WES Country Resources — https://apps.wes.org/country-resources/