Level of diplomas

To which Dutch diplomas can you compare Surinam diplomas? We give an overview of diplomas that Dutch higher education institutions often see when Surinam students apply for a study programme.

In the table below you can find the level of Surinam 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
MULO-diploma A a diploma
MULO-diploma B a VMBO-T diploma
NATIN-diploma an diploma level 4
IMEAO-diploma an MBO diploma level 4
Diploma Hoger Algemeen Vormend Voortgezet Onderwijs (H.A.V.O) a diploma
Getuigschrift van de Algemeen Vormende Fase a HAVO diploma

Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (V.W.O.)

 a diploma
LOBO-diploma (obtained before 2017) 1 year of HBO
Diploma De Nieuwe Leerkracht 2 years of HBO
Bachelor of Arts from the AHKCO an associate degree or 2 years of HBO
LOBO-diploma (obtained after 2016) 3 years of HBO
MO-A-Akte (studielast: 180 studiepunten) 3 years of HBO
MO-B-Akte an HBO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Applied Technology from the PTC Please contact us for a credential evaluation
Bachelor of Oral Health an HBO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Arts from the AdeKUS an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the AdeKUS a WO bachelor's degree
Bachelor of Science from the AdeKUS an HBO bachelor's degree or a WO bachelor's degree
Doctoraalexamen (Doctorandus) in de medische wetenschappen (geneeskunde) from the AdeKUS 1 year of a 3-year WO master's programme in medicine
Artsexamen in de medische wetenschappen from the AdeKUS a WO master's degree
Master of Arts from the AdeKUS an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree
Master of Laws/Meester in de rechten from the AdeKUS a WO master's degree
Master of Science from the AdeKUS an HBO master's degree or a WO master's degree

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 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.