Secondary vocational education
Secondary vocational education in Afghanistan
There are many types of study programmes in Afghan secondary vocational education. The study programmes often vary in terms of their , content and admission requirements. You will need information about this in order to determine the level of a diploma. We often see study programmes for a Diploma (Class 14).
Duration
The official length of the full-time programme (not part-time) without study delay.
Diploma (Class 14)
- Duration: 2, 3 or 5 years.
- Content: vocational subjects, about, for example, car repairs, electricity, trade or agriculture.
- Admission requirements:
- For the 2-year study programme: the 12th Grade graduation certificate, the upper secondary education diploma.
- For the 3- or 5-year study programme: lower secondary education.
- Function of the diploma: work and sometimes access to a profession-oriented higher education programme.
- Diploma: Diploma (Class 14).
We compare the Diploma (Class 14) to an diploma level 4.
MBO
Secondary vocational education (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs, MBO). MBO prepares pupils for the professional practice or further study. This type of education follows on from VMBO; its duration will depend on the chosen qualification. MBO comprises 4 levels (I-IV). Read more on the website of SBB.
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Do you have any questions about secondary vocational education in Afghanistan? Please contact SBB. SBB compares foreign secondary vocational education qualifications for people looking for work.