Yemen grade conversion to the Dutch grading system
Use the converter to estimate how a Yemen grade (Yemeni percentage 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.
Yemen → Dutch grade conversion table
Yemeni post-secondary grades are commonly reported on a 0-100 percentage scale. On the common post-secondary scale, 48% is the minimum pass mark; grades below 48% are failing.
| Home grade | Dutch grade (1–10) | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent (88-100%) | 8.0–8.5 | excellent |
| Very Good (78-87.99%) | 7.0–7.9 | very good |
| Good (63-77.99%) | 6.5–7.0 | good |
| Pass (48-62.99%) | 5.5–6.4 | pass |
| Fail (0-47.99%) | 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 Yemeni Secondary School Final Examination Result to a HAVO diploma, a 4-year bachelor's degree to an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO, and a 5-year bachelor's degree to a WO bachelor's degree. Strong applicants normally need grades in the Very Good or Excellent range, while selective programmes may require higher results and subject-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 Yemen grades convert to the Dutch scale?
Yemeni post-secondary grades are commonly reported on a 0-100 percentage scale. On the common post-secondary scale, 48% is the minimum pass mark; grades below 48% are failing. The table on this page maps each band of the Yemeni percentage grading scale system to its indicative Dutch 1–10 equivalent.
What grade do I need for admission to a Dutch university from Yemen?
For Dutch admission, credential level is assessed separately from grades: Nuffic compares the Yemeni Secondary School Final Examination Result to a HAVO diploma, a 4-year bachelor's degree to an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of WO, and a 5-year bachelor's degree to a WO bachelor's degree. Strong applicants normally need grades in the Very Good or Excellent range, while selective programmes may require higher results and subject-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 (Excellent (88-100%)) worth in Dutch grades?
A Excellent (88-100%) result corresponds to roughly a Dutch 8–8.5 (excellent).
Sources: Nuffic — Yemen education system and Dutch diploma comparisons — https://www.nuffic.nl/en/education-systems/yemen; Scholaro — Yemen Grading System, Post-secondary scale — https://www.scholaro.com/db/Countries/Yemen/Grading-System