Checking documents

What is important when checking Dutch diplomas and transcripts?

Secondary education

After completing Dutch secondary education, pupils must be able to provide the following documents:

  • a diploma; and
  • a list of marks.

Higher education

After completing a Dutch higher education programme, students must be able to provide the following documents:

  • a diploma; and
  • a diplomasupplement.

Diploma Supplement

The introduction of the Diploma Supplement (DS) was enshrined in Dutch law in 2005. In principle, all students now receive the European version of the Diploma Supplement along with their final diploma. You can find more information about the Diploma Supplement on the Europass website.