ICES (BC International Credential Evaluation Service) → Netherlands 🇳🇱
Nuffic / IDW · NLQF Levels 1-8 · CROHO register · IND highly-skilled migrant
Netherlands requires the ICES (BC International Credential Evaluation Service) to be sent directly from the issuing university to Nuffic / IDW in a sealed envelope; NYC Legal coordinates dispatch and tracking.
End-to-end: document hunting (transcript/diploma/syllabi) → translation → MFA + Apostille → sealed envelope → evaluator portal → report delivery → re-evaluation appeal.
Netherlands education system: NLQF Levels 1-8 · CROHO register · IND highly-skilled migrant — Apostille accepted · IDW credential evaluation · DUO student finance.
Evaluator: Nuffic / IDW · Document language: Dutch / English.
End-to-end: prepare ICES (BC International Credential Evaluation Service) → MFA Apostille → Dutch / English translation → Nuffic / IDW.
First-pass acceptance: 97-99%.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Map to destination framework
Plan against NLQF Levels 1-8 · CROHO register · IND highly-skilled migrant.
- 2
Prepare ICES (BC International Credential Evaluation Service)
42-84 working days at 7,500-11,500 บาท + ICES fee CAD 220.
- 3
Dutch / English translation
Education-specialist translator + AQF/RQF/EQF glossary.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
MFA Apostille route.
- 6
Dispatch to Nuffic / IDW
Sealed envelope + tracking · evaluator portal submission.
Frequently asked questions
Which evaluators does Netherlands use?
Nuffic / IDW
Does Netherlands accept Thai Apostille?
Yes — MFA Apostille suffices (Thailand Apostille effective Jan 2025).
Destination framework?
NLQF Levels 1-8 · CROHO register · IND highly-skilled migrant
Translation language?
Dutch / English, by a translator recognised by destination or by the Thai MFA.
Relevant visa pathway?
Apostille accepted · IDW credential evaluation · DUO student finance.
Estimated total cost?
7,500-11,500 บาท + ICES fee CAD 220 + translation THB 800-2,000/page + MFA THB 400 + free Apostille + evaluator fee.
Timeline?
Thai-side document prep 14-30 days + evaluator 7-91 days (evaluator-dependent).