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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.
- This certificate contains key information about your degree: the field of study, the scope of study and whether it complies with European directives
- It is drawn up in Dutch or English. You can have it translated into another language yourself by a sworn translator(opens in new window).
- Would you like to pursue a healthcare profession (or internship) abroad? See: Pursuing a healthcare profession or an internship abroad with a Belgian diploma (in Dutch).
- Would you like to work abroad with a pedagogical certificate of competence? NARIC-Vlaanderen does not issue certificates of teaching competence for holders of Flemish pedagogical diplomas who would like to teach abroad. If you need a certificate of this type, please contact AGODI: Certificate of teaching competence to teach abroad(opens in new window) (Onderwijs Vlaanderen).
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.