Level of the diploma
In the table below you can find the level of the European Baccalaureate Certificate. You cannot derive any rights from it.
Working in the Netherlands
Do you want to know if you can work in the Netherlands with the European Baccalaureate Certificate? Go to Working in the Netherlands with a foreign diploma.
Studying in the Netherlands
Do you want to know if you can study in the Netherlands with your European Baccalaureate Certificate? Go to Studying in the Netherlands with a foreign diploma.
| Diploma | Comparable to | NLQF | EQF |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Baccalaureate Certificate | a diploma | 4+ | 4 |
VWO
Pre-university education (voorbereidend wetenschappelijk onderwijs, VWO). A VWO diploma is awarded upon successful completion of a 6-year programme of pre-university education. VWO is the highest level of general secondary education available in the Netherlands.
Please note:
- The NLQF or EQF level is not so much a reflection of study load or content, but an indication of a person’s knowledge and skills after having completed a certain study programme.
- You can find information about the VWO diploma on our web page about Dutch primary and secondary education.
- You can find more information about how we compare diplomas via Credential evaluation.