In the table below you can find the level of Iranian diplomas. You cannot derive any rights from it.

Working in the Netherlands

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Studying in the Netherlands

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Diploma Comparable to

Certificate of general education

گواهینامه دوره راهنمایی

2 years of

Certificate of completion of upper secondary school studies – work and knowledge

گواهينامه پايان تحصيلات دوره (دوم) متوسطه - کاردانش

(from 2019)

an diploma level 2 or 3

Certificate of completion of secondary school studies - technical and vocational
گواهينامه پايان تحصيلات دوره متوسطه - فنی و
حرفه ای

(before 2019)

an MBO diploma level 2 or 3

Certificate of completion of secondary school studies - theoretical
گواهينامه پايان تحصيلات دوره متوسطه - نظری

(before 2019)

4 years of HAVO

Certificate of completion of upper secondary school studies – technical and vocational
گواهينامه پايان تحصيلات دوره دوم متوسطه

- فنی و حرفه ای

(from 2019)

a HAVO diploma for the general education part

Certificate of completion of upper secondary school studies – theoretical

گواهينامه پايان تحصيلات دوره دوم متوسطه - نظری

(from 2019)

a HAVO diploma

Pre-university certificate

گواهینامه پايان دوره پیش دانشگاهی

a HAVO diploma

Associate degree

کاردانی

an associate degree or 2 years of

Bachelor

کارشناسی

an HBO bachelor's degree or 2 years of
Professional Doctorate
دکتری حرفه ای
Please contact us for a credential evaluation

Master

کارشناسی ارشد

a 1-year WO master

Please note:

  • 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.
  • The SBB compares foreign qualifications and training at VMBO and MBO level. The comparison may vary if the SBB evaluates the diploma for admission to VET schools or for work in the Netherlands.