The universities in Netherlands use grades from 10 to 1 to indicate students’ performance in university exams. Grade 10 is the highest grade awarded to a student, and 1 is the lowest grade. This grading system was introduced in the 19th century. A grade of 10 is only awarded to a student if they achieve an absolute perfection, which is very rare. A grade of 9 is also rarely awarded; however, grade 8 is considered excellent. Similarly, grades 1, 2, and 3 are rarely awarded to students. The table below offers insights on the grading system in the Netherlands and comparable grades from the UK and US.