Vietnam grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Vietnam grade (Vietnamese 10-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.
Vietnam → Dutch grade conversion table
Vietnam commonly uses a 0-10 scale in secondary and higher education. Nuffic describes 5 as satisfactory/pass-level, while grades below 5 are fail results.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Xuất sắc / Outstanding (9-10) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Giỏi / Excellent (8-9) | 7.5–8.0 | very good |
| Khá / Good (7-8) | 7.0–7.5 | good |
| Trung bình khá / Quite satisfactory (6-7) | 6.5–7.0 | satisfactory |
| Trung bình / Satisfactory (5-6) | 5.5–6.5 | pass |
| Yếu/Kém / Unsatisfactory or poor fail (<5) | 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, Vietnamese applicants are usually assessed on the upper-secondary diploma or higher-education transcript together with entrance/exam context. Selective Dutch programmes should expect good to excellent Vietnamese results rather than treating the 10-point scale as a linear Dutch-grade equivalent.
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 Vietnam grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Vietnam commonly uses a 0-10 scale in secondary and higher education. Nuffic describes 5 as satisfactory/pass-level, while grades below 5 are fail results. The table on this page maps each band of the Vietnamese 10-point grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Vietnam?
For Dutch admission, Vietnamese applicants are usually assessed on the upper-secondary diploma or higher-education transcript together with entrance/exam context. Selective Dutch programmes should expect good to excellent Vietnamese results rather than treating the 10-point scale as a linear Dutch-grade equivalent.
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 (Xuất sắc / Outstanding (9-10)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Xuất sắc / Outstanding (9-10) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Vietnam: Grades and study results — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/vietnam/grades-and-study-results; Nuffic — Vietnam: Primary and secondary education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/vietnam/primary-and-secondary-education; Nuffic — Vietnam: Higher education — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/vietnam/higher-education; Scholaro — Vietnam grading system — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Vietnam/Grading-System