On Tuesday 5 August 2025, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Education, Children and Youth announced that 1,900 students graduated from the country’s vocational education system this year.
According to the ministry, this year saw 1,117 students earn the Vocational Aptitude Diploma (DAP), maintaining last year's 86% success rate. Meanwhile, 210 graduates received the Vocational Capacity Certificate (CCP). This represents a slight reduction in the success rate, dropping from 90% to 87%.
The ministry noted that the greatest improvement came in the Technician's Diploma (DT) category, where 577 students qualified, with the success rate climbing from 83% to 91%.
This summer’s session also saw the first graduates for two new qualifications. The inaugural DAP programme for Socio-Pedagogical Agents awarded 240 graduates (87% success rate) and the first CCP class for Daily Life Support Assistants awarded 73 graduates (91% success rate).
Luxembourg’s three-tiered system offers progressively advanced career preparation. The Vocational Capacity Certificate (CCP) provides basic vocational training for entry-level positions. From here, the Vocational Aptitude Diploma (DAP) certifies graduates as qualified skilled workers. At the highest level, the Technician's Diploma (DT) delivers advanced training for immediate professional integration in technical fields.
To receive a CCP, DAP or DT diploma, candidates must complete a Final Integrated Project (PIF). Only those who pass their final assessment - recording success in 90% of compulsory modules and all core modules over the final two years of their training - qualify for the PIF. During the PIF, candidates must resolve a real or simulated professional situation to demonstrate they have acquired the necessary skills to practise their trade.
