Luxembourg

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Overview of Luxembourgish diplomas

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Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires classiques (before 2017: Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires)

  • Comparable to: a VWO diploma (NLQF 4+/EQF 4).
  • Duration of schooling: 7 years.
  • Type of education: general secondary education.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to higher education.

Diplôme de fin d’études secondaires générales (before 2017: Diplôme de fin d’études techniques)

  • Comparable to: a VWO diploma (NLQF 4+/EQF 4) and an MBO diploma level 3 or 4 (NLQF 3-4/EQF 3-4).
  • Duration of schooling: 7-8 years.
  • Type of education: general and vocational secondary education.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to higher education.

Certificat de capacité professionnelle (CCP)

  • Comparable to: an MBO diploma level 2 (NLQF 2/EQF 2).
  • Duration of schooling: 6 years.
  • Type of education: vocational secondary education.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to the labour market.

Diplôme d'aptitude professionelle (DAP)

  • Comparable to: an MBO diploma level 3 (NLQF 3/EQF 3).
  • Duration of schooling: 6 years.
  • Type of education: vocational secondary education.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to the labour market.

Diplôme de technicien (DT)

  • Comparable to: an MBO diploma level 4 (NLQF 4/EQF4).
  • Duration of schooling: 7 years.
  • Type of education: vocational secondary education.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to the labour market or to a Brevet de technicien supérieur programme (possibly after a preparatory year and/or selection procedure).

Brevet de technicien supérieur (BTS)

  • Comparable to: 2 years HBO or an associate degree (NLQF 5/EQF 5).
  • Duration of schooling: 2-3 years.
  • Type of education: higher professional education.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to the labour market or a bachelor programme.

Brevet de maîtrise

  • Comparable to: an associate degree (NLQF 5/EQF 5).
  • Duration of schooling: 2 years.
  • Type of education: higher professional education.
  • Purpose of diploma: to independently practice a profession, and train students.

Bachelor

  • Comparable to: an HBO or a WO bachelor’s degree (NLQF 6/EQF 6).
  • Duration of schooling: 3-4 years.
  • Type of education: professional or research-oriented.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to the labour market or a bachelor programme (possibly after a selection procedure).

Master

  • Comparable to: an HBO or a WO master’s degree (NLQF 7/EQF 7).
  • Duration of schooling: 1-2 years.
  • Type of education: professional or research-oriented.
  • Purpose of diploma: admission to the labour market, possibly to a doctorat programme (PhD).