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IDW- Evaluation of Foreign Credentials > Study > Educational institutes

For the educational institute

When a student with a foreign diploma wants to enroll in a study programme at your regularly subsidized educational institute, than you can apply for a credential evaluation free of costs. The purpose of the evaluation is to decide on the level of education to enter the Dutch training programme.   

A credential evaluation is a written statement which indicates how foreign diplomas and study programmes are valued in the Netherlands. The educational institute is than more able to decide on the entrance level.

The educational institute can contact SBB or Nuffic directly for a credential evaluation. See the scheme below.

Educational Institute Request for credential evaluation at
University Nuffic
HBO Nuffic
MBO (ROC of AOC) SBB
School for secondary general education havo/vwo Nuffic
Education for admission to higher education Nuffic
School for preparatory vocational education vmbo SBB
Education for admission to mbo SBB