Evaluating qualifications attained outside the Netherlands
Have you attained your qualifications outside the Netherlands and want to work or study here? You can get your qualifications evaluated in the Netherlands. A diplomawaardering (qualification evaluation) indicates which Dutch diploma (qualification) is comparable to your certification.
Last updated on 11 October 2022
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Eligibility for qualification evaluation
Your studies must meet certain conditions to be eligible for qualification evaluation. For example, your studies must have lasted for at least 1 000 hours (equal to 1 school year). You can find all the requirements for qualification evaluation on the Informatiecentrum DiplomaWaardering – IcDW website (Information Desk for Credential Evaluation).
Applying to have your qualifications evaluated
To apply to have your qualifications evaluated, contact the IcDW.