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Certificate for the purpose of assisting the recognition of a Flemish diploma abroad

Do you want to work or study abroad with a Flemish diploma or certificate? Then you may need a certificate to prove that you have a recognised Flemish diploma.

 

Conditions

NARIC-Vlaanderen only produces certificates for final diplomas:

  • certificate of primary education (getuigschrift basisonderwijs)
  • diploma of secondary education (diploma secundair onderwijs)
  • diploma of higher professional education (diploma hoger beroepsonderwijs)
  • diplomas of higher education (diploma’s van het hoger onderwijs)
  • diplomas and certificates of adult education (diploma’s en getuigschriften van het volwassenenonderwijs).

NARIC-Vlaanderen does not issue certificates that mention teaching rights for holders of Flemish teaching qualifications who want to work abroad. Please contact AGODI if you need such a certificate.

Procedure

You can apply to NARIC-Vlaanderen for a certificate confirming that your degree is recognised in Flanders and was awarded by a recognised educational institution in Flanders or Brussels.

  • Send your request by e-mail to naric.attesten@vlaanderen.be(opens in your email application).
    • Indicate whether you wish to receive the certificate in Dutch or English.
    • Attach a copy of your:
      • Flemish diploma
      • Transcript (Diplomasupplement)
      • Identity card (or your national number). If you do not have a Belgian national registry number, please provide your current address details.
  • You will not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
  • You will receive the certificate within one month.

Cost

NARIC-Vlaanderen delivers certificates free of charge.