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International certification for Dutch schools. No new curriculum required.

Add an international qualification to your existing programme. Without disruption or complex implementation.

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A UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, working with bilingual (TTO) and internationally oriented schools in the Netherlands. Complementing the Nuffic TTO standard with international qualifications.

Supported byNuffic TTO
Students at a Dutch TTO school — international certification by AIM

Who is this for

Built for schools that want international recognition without complex implementation.

This model is typically a fit for:

  • TTO and MBO schools that need a clear next step beyond bilingual
  • Schools under pressure to strengthen international positioning
  • Schools that prefer a low-cost, low-effort route over a multi-year transformation project

If your priority is international recognition without the cost and disruption of a full curriculum change, this is designed for you.

The challenge

Your programme is strong. The next challenge is international recognition.

You have invested in bilingual education, strong teaching standards, and clear academic pathways. The next challenge is making that value more visible and internationally recognised.

For TTO leaders

Moving beyond “bilingual”

  • More schools now offer bilingual pathways
  • Parents increasingly expect recognised international outcomes
  • Full international programmes are often too costly and operationally complex
For MBO leaders

International visibility for vocational pathways

  • Dutch vocational diplomas are difficult for international employers to interpret
  • Erasmus+ and exchange programmes only reach part of the student population
  • Full international frameworks are rarely practical within existing MBO structures

The model

Add an international qualification to your existing programme.

International certification does not have to mean a new curriculum.

AIM maps your existing curriculum, learning outcomes and assessment approach against UK qualification standards. Your students then work towards two recognised outcomes through one integrated programme:

  • A Dutch qualification
  • An international qualification

Taught by your own staff, within your existing timetable, using the materials you already have in place.

The dual certification model
Input
Your existing
Dutch programme
AIM
Mapping &
validation
Outcome
Dutch certificate
International qualification

This is what you get

International recognition. Built on the programme you already have.

For your school

Stronger international positioning

  • A recognised international qualification alongside your national programme
  • Clearer differentiation in admissions and school marketing
  • International credibility without introducing a full IB structure
For your students

Two qualifications

  • Internationally recognised certification supporting mobility and progression
  • Stronger university and career opportunities beyond the national context
  • Transferable skills valued by universities and employers

Approach

A different model from full international programmes.

This is not

  • A new curriculum
  • A second programme running in parallel
  • A multi-year transformation project
  • A staffing or recruitment overhaul

This is

  • An additional, international certification layer
  • Built on the programme you already deliver
  • Taught by your existing staff
  • Implemented without structural change

How it works

A structured, five-step certification process.

The process integrates with your existing programme. It does not require structural change to your school.

1

Review

We analyse your current curriculum, learning outcomes, and assessment approach.

2

Validation

Your programme is aligned with the relevant UK qualification standards.

3

Documentation

A clear, mapped student pathway is created — from enrolment to certification.

4

Moderation

Ongoing external quality assurance ensures consistency over time.

5

Certification

Students receive an international qualification alongside their Dutch certificate.

Annual moderation ensures long-term credibility and ongoing compliance with UK standards.

About AIM

A regulated UK awarding body, working internationally.

AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is an established UK awarding body. We design, develop and award qualifications, working with schools and training providers in the UK and internationally.

Graduation day at a Dutch school — students celebrating with their families and AIM-certified diplomas
90k+
Certificates issued annually
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UK qualification regulators
Not-for-profit
UK awarding body
Regulated by all four UK qualification regulators
  • OfqualEngland
  • Qualifications WalesWales
  • CCEA RegulationNorthern Ireland
Every AIM qualification meets nationally recognised UK standards and is subject to external quality assurance.

Working in the Netherlands

AIM works with bilingual (TTO) and internationally oriented schools in the Netherlands to add UK certification to existing programmes — without disrupting how those programmes are taught or structured.

Nuffic TTO In partnership with Nuffic — the Dutch national centre for the internationalisation of education.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing — pay only for what you certify.

Below is what schools typically invest. All fees are in GBP and invoiced annually.

What schools invest

One-off fees

Centre approval£2,500
Quality assurance visits — travel costs only, where applicableNo fee

Optional

Staff developmentFrom £500/day

Per student

Level 1£55
Level 2£65
Level 3£275

Compared to other international programmes

In practical terms
  • Lower total cost of ownership
  • Faster implementation — months, not years
  • No curriculum replacement
  • No minimum fee

Next step

Request information for your school.

Tell us briefly about your school. A member of our team will get back to you with information specific to your situation — not a generic brochure.

Common questions

What schools usually ask before they engage.

No. AIM does not replace your curriculum. We map your existing programme against UK qualification standards so that the work your students already do can be formally recognised internationally.
Your own teachers. AIM does not place teachers in your school. We provide the validation framework, ongoing moderation, and the certification itself.
Yes. AIM qualifications are recognised by UK and international universities. Recognition by universities outside the UK depends on the institution, as is the case with all qualifications, but UK regulation is the international benchmark most universities understand.
Most schools complete the review, validation, and documentation phases within a single academic term. Certification of the first cohort follows the school’s existing assessment cycle.
Onboarding typically aligns with the academic year. Most schools begin preparation in the spring or summer for the following September.
AIM offers regulated qualifications at Levels 1, 2, and 3, broadly comparable to GCSE and A Level standards. Which qualifications fit your school depends on your existing programme, year group, and student profile. We map this together during the initial review.
AIM covers a wide range of academic and vocational areas, including business, digital and IT, health and social care, hospitality, creative industries, and personal and professional development. This breadth makes AIM particularly relevant for both TTO and MBO schools that work across multiple subject areas.
No. Your Dutch curriculum, timetable, and teaching approach remain unchanged. AIM works as a certification layer on top of what you already deliver. Your students continue working towards their Dutch qualification — the international qualification is awarded based on the same work, mapped against UK standards.
AIM runs in parallel to your Dutch programme without replacing or competing with it. Students complete their havo, vwo, or mbo route as normal and receive their Dutch diploma in the usual way. The international qualification is awarded in addition, based on the same work assessed against UK standards.
AIM provides a dedicated contact, the mapping framework, ongoing moderation, and optional staff development. Implementation is designed to be light-touch: schools typically complete the review, validation, and documentation phases within a single term, without external consultants or restructuring.
AIM is a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales, CCEA Regulation. AIM works with Dutch schools in coordination with Nuffic, the Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. The qualification is recognised internationally; it does not replace Dutch accreditation or the Dutch diploma.
No. There is no minimum cohort size and no minimum fee. Schools pay a one-off centre approval fee and a per-student fee at certification. This makes AIM viable for small pilot groups as well as full year groups.
Yes. Many schools start with a single year group, a single subject area, or a pilot cohort before scaling up. Because there is no minimum fee and no curriculum replacement, you can begin small and expand based on results.

Explore how AIM could fit your school

Discuss your current programme, goals, and internationalisation strategy with our team.

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