Level of diplomas

To which Dutch diplomas can you compare diplomas from France?

Diploma CNC EQF Comparable to NLQF EQF
Diplôme national du brevet - - at least 3 years of general secondary education - -
Diplôme du baccalauréat général 4 4 a VWO diploma 4+ 4
Diplôme du baccalauréat technologique 4 4 usually a VWO diploma, sometimes a HAVO diploma 4+/4 4
Diplôme du baccalauréat professionnel 4 4 an MBO diploma level 4 4 4
Brevet de Technicien Supérieur 5 5 an asssociate degree or 2 years of HBO 5 5
Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie 5 5 an associate degree or 2 years of HBO 5 5
Licence 6 6 an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree 6 6
Licence professionnelle 6 6 an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree 6 6
Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie 6 6 an HBO bachelor's degree 6 6
Diplôme de Grande École 7 7 an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree 7 7
Master 7 7 an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree 7 7
  • You can find information about the Dutch diplomas on our web pages about the education system in the Netherlands.
  • The NLQF or EQF level is an indication of a person’s knowledge and skills after having completed a certain study programme.
  • 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.