Level of diplomas
In the table below you can find the level of Vietnamese 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 | Vergelijkbaar met |
|---|---|
| Bằng tốt nghiệp trung học cơ sở | a diploma |
| Bằng trung học chuyên nghiệp | an diploma level 2 or 3 |
| Bang tot nghiep trung cap chuyen nghiep | an MBO diploma level 3 or 4 |
| Bằng tốt nghiệp trung học phổ thông from a regular high school | a diploma |
| Bằng tốt nghiệp trung học phổ thông from a high school for the gifted | at least a HAVO diploma |
| Bằng tốt nghiệp cao đẳng (Degree of Associate) | 3 years of |
| Bằng tốt nghiệp đại học that mentions the obtained bachelor's degree | an HBO bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree |
| Bằng cử nhân (Degree of Bachelor) | an HBO bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree |
| Bằng kỹ sư (Degree of Bachelor of Engineering) | an HBO bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree |
| Bằng thạc sĩ (Degree of Master) | 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.
VMBO-T
Preparatory vocational secondary education – theoretical programme (voorbereidend middelbaar beroepsonderwijs - theoretische leerweg, VMBO-T). A VMBO-T diploma is awarded upon successful completion of a 4-year programme of vocational secondary education (theoretical programme).
MBO
Secondary vocational education (middelbaar beroepsonderwijs, MBO). MBO prepares pupils for the professional practice or further study. This type of education follows on from VMBO; its duration will depend on the chosen qualification. MBO comprises 4 levels (I-IV). Read more on the website of SBB.
HAVO
Senior general secondary education (hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs, HAVO). A HAVO diploma is awarded upon successful completion of a 5-year programme of general secondary education.
HBO
Higher professional education (hoger beroepsonderwijs, HBO). Dutch higher education distinguishes between research-oriented higher education (wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO) and higher professional education (hoger beroepsonderwijs, HBO). HBO is more oriented towards professions in specific areas than WO, and has traditionally been offered at universities of applied sciences (hogescholen).
WO
Research-oriented higher education (wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO). Dutch higher education distinguishes between research-oriented higher education (wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO) and higher professional education (hoger beroepsonderwijs, HBO). WO is oriented more towards theory and research than HBO, and has traditionally been offered at research universities (universiteiten).