Level of diplomas

To which Dutch diplomas can you compare diplomas from Argentina?

Diploma Comparable to
Técnico with a subject combination from the educación secundaria modalidad técnico profesional stream an MBO diploma level 4
Técnico with a subject combination from the educación secundaria modalidad artística stream a HAVO diploma with vocational subjects
Bachiller of the educación secundaria modalidad artística stream (subject combination: secundaria orientada) usually a HAVO diploma, sometimes a HAVO diploma with vocational subjects
Bachiller of the educación secundaria modalidad artística stream (subject combination: especializada) a HAVO diploma with vocational subjects
Técnico of the educación secundaria modalidad artística stream (subject combination: artístico-técnica) a HAVO diploma with vocational subjects
Bachiller with a subject combination from the educación secundaria orientada stream usually a HAVO diploma, sometimes a HAVO diploma with vocational subjects
Licenciada/o usually an HBO bachelor’s degree or a WO bachelor’s degree
Magister an HBO master’s degree or a WO master’s degree
  • You can find information about the Dutch diplomas on our web pages about the education system in the Netherlands.
  • You can find more information about how we compare diplomas via Credential evaluation.
  • SBB evaluates foreign diplomas and training at VMBO and MBO level. The evaluation may vary if the SBB evaluates the diploma for admission to VET schools or for work in the Netherlands.