International students
Divers from across the world train in Enkhuizen — for the full commercial diving programme, underwater welding or the Diver Medic Technician course. Here is everything you need to arrange before you travel.
Language
Course materials and instruction are available in English for international participants. Contact us to confirm the language set-up for your specific programme and start date before you book.
Your current certificate
Joining a specialisation (welding, diver medic) requires a recognised professional diving qualification. Hold an HSE, ADAS, DCBC or other national certificate? Email a copy — in the Netherlands equivalence is assessed by NDC-RI, the national registration body, and we connect you with them so you know exactly where you stand.
Getting here
Enkhuizen is about one hour from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by car or train. The campus is on the waterfront: Voorland 13, Enkhuizen.
Visa
EU/EEA citizens travel freely. Many nationalities can visit the Schengen area visa-free for short stays; others need a short-stay Schengen visa (type C) — start early, processing takes several weeks. We provide a confirmation of enrolment for your application. Note that a short-stay visa covers a short visit, not necessarily a full B50 programme: if your programme runs longer than that allows, you may need a residence permit for study/training (MVV/VVR) instead — check with the Dutch embassy or the IND which route applies to your programme length and nationality, and we provide the enrolment confirmation you need.
Accommodation
Enkhuizen is a compact harbour town with hotels, B&Bs and holiday parks in every price range. We gladly share suggestions near the campus when you book.
Diving medical
You need a valid occupational diving medical. If yours expires around the course dates, arrange renewal in advance — we can point you to approved diving physicians in the Netherlands.
Total cost
Beyond the course price (excl. VAT), budget for: examination fees, set by the independent examination body and always charged separately; a diving medical; travel and accommodation in Enkhuizen; diving kit such as a drysuit (bring your own or hire/buy it from BC-opleidingen); and insurance.
Paying from abroad
Many international participants are sponsored by their employer — we invoice companies directly (PO number possible) and support group bookings. Ask us about the payment options for international students when you enrol.
Frequently asked
Is training available in English for international students?
Yes. Course materials and instruction are available in English for international participants — contact BC-opleidingen to confirm the language set-up for your specific programme and start date before you book.
I already hold a foreign diving certificate (HSE, ADAS, DCBC) — can I join a specialisation?
Joining a specialisation such as welding or diver medic requires a recognised professional diving qualification. In the Netherlands, equivalence of foreign certificates is assessed by NDC-RI, the national registration body, and BC-opleidingen connects you with them.
Do I need a visa to study in the Netherlands?
EU/EEA citizens travel freely. Many nationalities can visit the Schengen area visa-free for short stays; others need a short-stay Schengen visa (type C), which takes several weeks to process. BC-opleidingen provides a confirmation of enrolment for the application.
How far is the campus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport?
The campus is about one hour from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport by car or train, on the waterfront at Voorland 13, Enkhuizen.
Can my employer pay for the training directly?
Yes. Many international participants are sponsored by their employer; BC-opleidingen invoices companies directly (a PO number is possible) and supports group bookings.
Can I get a long-stay visa for the full programme?
The short-stay Schengen visa covers a short visit, not necessarily a full B50 programme. If your programme runs longer than a short-stay visa allows, non-EU participants may need a residence permit for study/training (MVV/VVR) instead. Check with the Dutch embassy or the IND which route applies to your programme length and nationality — we provide the enrolment confirmation you need for the application.
What should I budget besides the course price?
Beyond the course price (excl. VAT), budget for examination fees (set by the independent examination body and always charged separately), a diving medical, travel and accommodation in Enkhuizen, diving kit (bring your own or hire/buy it from BC-opleidingen), and insurance.
Check your eligibility before you book
Send us your certificate (if any), your goal and your preferred period. We reply with a concrete admission assessment and the next available dates.