Important announcements
New system for diploma evaluation
As of 1 September, we have switched to a new system for the application of a diploma evaluation. We are experiencing technical issues and they are being resolved. Therefore we are currently less reachable by phone. We are focusing on handling emails first. For the latest phone hours, please see our Contact page
If you experience a technical problem, please send an email to info@idw.nl with your application number, a short description, the browser you use and a screenshot of the error message.
What is a credential evaluation?
A credential evaluation is a comparison of your foreign diploma with the Dutch education system. A credential evaluation indicates which Dutch level of education is comparable to your foreign diploma. We evaluate one diploma per application.
Here you will find all information about credential evaluation. You can also request a credential evaluation here.
A credential evaluation is a document which states:
- Your name and date of birth;
- Which educational programme you completed and the programme length;
- Where and when you completed the programme;
- Which diploma you obtained;
- Which educational level in the Netherlands is comparable to your foreign diploma.
The credential evaluation is in Dutch and is electronically signed. This electronic signature is legally valid on the electronic document, but it is not valid if you print the credential evaluation. You can find more information about electronic signatures on the website of the Dutch Point of Single Contact for Entrepreneurs.
If your diploma cannot be evaluated, you will receive a Bericht geen waardering (Notification no evaluation).
For which diploma's do we make credential evaluations?
We can evaluate the following diplomas and certificates:
- diplomas that are nationally recognized; and
- of which the study programme took at least 1000 hours.
We do not evaluate:
- certificates and diplomas for short programmes and courses;
- diplomas that are not nationally recognized;
- Dutch diplomas;
- work experience;
- more than one diploma per application.
Incomplete programmes of study
We can give you an evaluation about your programme even if you did not complete it. You must have finished at least one year of the programme. You will then receive an educational evaluation. An educational evaluation contains the same information as a credential evaluation.
Diploma not yet received
Have you completed a programme of study but not yet received the diploma? Ask your educational institution to give you a statement with your name on it saying that you will receive your diploma at a later time. Are you required to pay for your diploma? The statement must then say that you applied for your diploma and have paid the fee.
Procedure
How to apply for a credential evaluation depends on your situation:
- Do you need need to integrate (inburgering) as a refugee or newcomer in the Netherlands?
- Do you want to work or to study in the Netherlands?
Click below on the situation which is most applicable to your situation.
