Netherlands Graduation Year Calculator (HAVO/VWO)

Free graduation year calculator for Dutch students. Calculate when you'll complete VMBO, HAVO, or VWO based on the national education system.

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How to Calculate Your Graduation Year in the Netherlands

1) Dutch Academic Year

The school year in the Netherlands typically runs from late August to mid-July.

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2) Select Your Pathway

Pick your current grade (Groep or Secondary Year) or enter your birth year for a full projected timeline.

3) Get Results

View your exact graduation month and year, including milestones for University (WO) or Applied Sciences (HBO).

Netherlands Graduation Year Chart

Graduation chart by Groep/Year

Current Level	Secondary Grad Year	University Grad Year (Baseline)
Basisonderwijs Groep 1	+14 years (2039)	+19 years (2044)
Basisonderwijs Groep 2	+13 years (2038)	+18 years (2043)
Basisonderwijs Groep 3	+12 years (2037)	+17 years (2042)
Basisonderwijs Groep 4	+11 years (2036)	+16 years (2041)
Basisonderwijs Groep 5	+10 years (2035)	+15 years (2040)
Basisonderwijs Groep 6	+9 years (2034)	+14 years (2039)
Basisonderwijs Groep 7	+8 years (2033)	+13 years (2038)
Basisonderwijs Groep 8	+7 years (2032)	+12 years (2037)
Secondary (Year 1)	+6 years (2031)	+11 years (2036)
Secondary (Year 2)	+5 years (2030)	+10 years (2035)
Secondary (Year 3)	+4 years (2029)	+9 years (2034)
Secondary (Year 4 - VMBO Grad)	+3 years (2028)	+8 years (2033)
Secondary (Year 5 - HAVO Grad)	+2 years (2027)	+7 years (2032)
Secondary (Year 6 - VWO Grad)	+1 year (2026)	+6 years (2031)
University Year 1	this year (2025)	+5 years (2030)
University Year 2	graduated (2024)	+4 years (2029)
University Year 3	graduated (2023)	+3 years (2028)

Netherlands Education FAQs

What are VMBO, HAVO, and VWO?

These are different levels of secondary education in the Netherlands: VMBO (4 years, vocational), HAVO (5 years, senior general), and VWO (6 years, pre-university).

What is the difference between HBO and WO?

HBO (Hoger Beroepsonderwijs) is professional higher education (Applied Sciences), while WO (Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs) is academic research-oriented higher education.