Applying for accreditation of prior experiential learning (VAE) – CCP, DAP, DT, DFESG and master craftsman's certificate

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Accreditation of prior experiential learning (validation des acquis de l'expérience - VAE) offers formal recognition of skills acquired throughout life by granting a corresponding certificate, diploma or other qualification.

The VAE can give access to the certificates and diplomas from vocational training, the general secondary education or to the master craftsman's certificate, such as:

  • vocational capacity certificate (certificat de capacité professionnelle - CCP);
  • vocational aptitude diploma (diplôme d'aptitude professionnelle - DAP);
  • technician's diploma (diplôme de technicien - DT);
  • general secondary school leaving diploma (diplôme de fin d'études secondaires de l'enseignement secondaire général - DFESG);
  • master craftsman's certificate (brevet de maîtrise de l'artisanat).

Diplomas obtained by accreditation of prior experiential learning are just as valid as those obtained through initial education.

For the qualifications concerned, please submit the application for accreditation of prior experiential learning to the Department of Vocational Training at the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (Ministère de l’Education nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse - MENEJ):

The application can be submitted:

  • through the MyGuichet.lu platform with authentication using a LuxTrust product or an electronic ID (eID) card; or
  • by registered mail.

Anyone with a private eSpace on MyGuichet.lu that is linked to the mobile app can also submit their application using the mobile app.

Who is concerned?

Any person can initiate a VAE procedure if they have 5,000 hours (over at least 3 years) of professional experience in the field related to the qualification in question.

Certificates and diplomas obtained through accreditation demonstrate their holders have the skills required to:

  • register for specific training courses;
  • access certain professions.

Prerequisites

Before submitting their application, candidates must obtain information on the conditions for the accreditation of prior experiential learning from the training institution issuing the professional training diploma, the general secondary education diploma or the master craftsman's certificate.

Any professional activity (on an employed or self-employed basis) or extra-professional activity (association, voluntary work, etc.) may be used as the basis for accreditation of prior experiential learning.

The skills and knowledge acquired must relate to the specific qualification sought.

Deadlines

Application for admissibility

There is no deadline for the submission of the application for admissibility.

Application for validation on the merits

The deadlines for submitting the application for validation on the merits are provided to the candidate after the application for admissibility has been accepted.

Costs

Applications for accreditation of prior experiential learning must be accompanied by the payment of EUR 25. This amount is to be transferred to the following account of the Registration Duties, Estates and VAT Authority (AED):

IBAN LU76 0019 5955 4404 7000
BIC: BCEELULL

The following information must be provided upon payment by bank transfer:

  • the communication 'Paiement, validation des acquis de l’expérience (rgd du 11 janvier 2010)'; and
  • the candidate's surname(s) and first name(s).

How to proceed

Step 1: application for admissibility

To apply for accreditation of prior experiential learning (VAE) to receive a certificate, a diploma or a master craftsman's certificate, candidates must submit an application for admissibility to the Department for Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (Cellule VAE) of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.

Consult the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth's policy on the protection of personal data concerning the validation of prior experiential learning.

Application via MyGuichet.lu

The application for admissibility can be submitted online via MyGuichet.lu. The online application:

  • requires authentication with a LuxTrust product or an electronic identity card (eID); and
  • is done from the candidate's private eSpace.

The online application is currently only available in French.

Anyone who does not yet have a private eSpace on MyGuichet.lu can consult our tutorial (Pdf, 3.49 Mb) which guides them step by step in the creation of their own private eSpace.

The application can also be submitted via the MyGuichet.lu mobile app. In order to do so, they must:

Application by post

The application for admissibility form can be downloaded from 'Online services and forms' . The file is available in French and German.

The candidate must send it together with the necessary supporting documents to the following address by registered mail:

Ministère de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse
Validation des acquis de l’expérience
29, Rue Aldringen
L-2926 Luxembourg

Supporting documents

The application must indicate the certificate, diploma or degree the applicant is seeking and contain:

  • official documents, such as social security registration certificates and a copy of the employment contract (or an employment certificate or wage slips) providing evidence of periods of employment;
  • for self-employed workers: a social security registration certificate;
  • for volunteer activities within associations: certificates issued by the president of the association;
  • for private activities: a declaration of honour;
  • photocopies of certificates, diplomas or degrees, transcripts, certifications of course units or modules, decisions on accreditation of prior experiential learning, internship participation certificates or training completion certificates;
  • a copy of the ID card;
  • a proof of payment of EUR 25;
  • the signed personal data processing document.

If the procedure is carried out online via MyGuichet.lu, candidates can easily upload the supporting documents via their smartphone or tablet using the MyGuichet.lu mobile application.

Documents written in a language other than the 3 official languages of Luxembourg (Luxembourgish, French, German) must be translated by a sworn translator.

The supporting documents that are submitted are not returned to the candidate. Make sure to send only copies of documents.

The ministry can request any other document it deems necessary to finalise the application.

Step 2: Application for validation on the merits

If the application for admissibility is granted, the candidate must fill out a second application for validation on the merits.

This application details the knowledge, aptitudes and skills that relate directly to the diploma.

A validation commission analyses the file and deliberates on it. Where applicable it can:

  • ask for an interview with the candidate; or
  • observe the candidate at work or in a role-play exercise.

The committee's decision on the application is then communicated to the candidate.

Application via MyGuichet.lu

The application for validation on the merits can be applied for online via MyGuichet.lu. The online application:

  • requires authentication with a LuxTrust product or an electronic identity card (eID); and
  • must be completed from the candidate's private eSpace.

The online application is currently only available in French.

The application for validation on the merits can be applied for online via MyGuichet.lu. In order to do so, they must:

Application by post

The application form for validation on the merits can be downloaded from 'Online services and forms'. The file is available in French and German.

The candidate must send it to the following address by registered mail:

Ministère de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enfance et de la Jeunesse
Validation des acquis de l’expérience
29, Rue Aldringen
L-2926 Luxembourg

If sent by post, the postmark will serve as proof.

Good to know

Support service

The Ministry of Education, Children and Youth offers a support service. This support can consist of:

  • a group workshop; or
  • personalised exchanges with the counsellor.

Support is:

  • optional but strongly recommended; and
  • offered in French, German and Luxembourgish.

The support offered to candidates consists in the following steps:

  • provide methodological guidance to the candidate;
  • inform the candidate about the framework programme of the certificate, diploma or degree concerned;
  • guide, help and advise candidates in drawing up their file for the validation commission on the basis of their professional and/or extra-professional experience.

In addition, the Department of Adult Education (Service de la formation des adultes - SFA) offers guidance to applicants and is present at the Maison de l'orientation in Luxembourg City. SFA counsellors are available:

  • Mondays from 13.00 to 17.00; and
  • Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 to 17.00.

The counsellors can be contacted:

  • by phone on (+352) 247-65181; and
  • by email;

Online services and forms

Note: view tips for using PDF forms.

Step 1

Validation des acquis de l’expérience – Demande de recevabilité

Validation des acquis de l’expérience – Demande de recevabilité

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Step 2

Validation des acquis de l’expérience – Demande de validation sur le fond

Validation des acquis de l’expérience – Demande de validation sur le fond

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Who to contact

Department for Accreditation of Prior and Experiential Learning

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