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| NESO Application - Neso Certificate FAQ - September 2007 |
General
1. What is Neso Certificate?
It is required by the Dutch government that after 1st of February 2004 all Chinese students who wish to apply a ‘Study Visa’ of over 90 days through ‘short MVV procedures’ to the Netherlands need to register to Neso China for a “Neso Certificate” before their visa applications can be filed. After assessing your documentation of English language proficiency and the educational degree, diplomas and transcripts Neso China will issue a Certificate to you when the assessment result is positive. This certificate is called Neso Certificate.
2. What is the usage of Neso Certificate?
Neso Certificate is one of the necessary documents for applying Study MVV visa through the so called short MVV procedures.
Neso Certificate will not only ensure you and other Chinese students sufficiently qualified to pursue your study but also enhance your chances to have a successful and meaningful stay in the Netherlands.
3. To whom does Neso Certificate apply?
This criteria applies for Chinese students who are invited by a Dutch institution of higher education via the so-called “Short MVV Procedure”. It does not apply for researchers who will be in the employ of these Dutch institutions.
4. Is the application criteria for Neso Certificate made by Neso China?
No. The application criteria are made by Dutch higher education institutions. Neso China will merely assess whether you meet the minimum requirements of the institution and the programme you apply for.
5. Is the new procedure not a form of discrimination against Chinese students?
No. On the contrary, the Netherlands government and the Dutch institutions of higher education very much welcome qualified Chinese students. And Chinese students enjoy preferential treatment because they are allowed to obtain their visas for the Netherlands via the “Short MVV Procedure”.
6. Are there any other organizations in China who also issue Neso Certificates?
No. Neso China is the only organization appointed by the Dutch Government to deal with this Neso Certificate in mainland China.
Recruitment by Dutch Institutions
7. Will the application of Neso Certificate lead to delays to my visa application and admission to the Netherlands?
No, you should register for the “Neso Certificate” simultaneously with your application for the Dutch institution. You should not wait until you have received the admission notice from the Dutch institution or programme. Your registration for the “Neso Certificate” should reach Neso Beijing at least 4 months before your intended departure to the Netherlands. In most cases this will coincide with the deadline for application to the Dutch institutions.
8. Do I have to apply for a Dutch school or programme via Neso China?
Neso China provides information about Dutch institutions of higher education and study opportunities in the Netherlands, but it is not involved in the recruitment or admission of Chinese students. You can apply for a Dutch school in a variety of ways, for instance directly via internet and email, with the assistance of designated recruitment agencies, through exchange programmes between institutions, via scholarship programmes such as Huygens and the NFP programme, etcetera.
9. Does Neso China’s assessment replace the Dutch higher education’s assessment?
No. The IELTS test and documentation verification are two additional criteria for every student who wants to study in the Netherlands. A Dutch institution of higher education can decide it also wants you to take their assessment. Be sure you are known with these institution’s specific requirements. To find out which requirement(s) each institution has, you can contact the institution itself.
10. Can Neso China help me to apply for an international study programme in the Netherlands?
Neso China will provide you general information about study opportunities in the Netherlands free of charge, but it does not provide study abroad recruitment services to Chinese students. You can find relevant information yourself or through recruitment agencies.
Registration of Neso Certificate
11. What kind of documents are needed for applying Neso Certificate?
Together with the Neso Certificate Registration Form, you need to supply a photocopy of a valid IELTS Test Report Form (TRF), and, (photo) copies of your diplomas, degrees and/or transcripts both in English and Chinese.
12. Can Chinese recruitment agency or someone else apply for “Neso Certificate” on my behalf?
In principle, yes. But you always need to provide Neso China with your home address and your private telephone and/or mobile phone numbers. Your personal signature on the Registration Form is obligatory. Registration Forms that are not properly filled-out may not be considered.
13. Can I modify my Registration Form?
Yes. You have to submit a request in written form. In the written inquiry please indicate clearly your name in Chinese, date of birth and the last school attended.
14. What is the minimum IELTS score required to obtain a “Neso Certificate”?
Neso China does not decide the minimum IELTS score required to qualify for a Neso Certificate. Your IELTS test result must match the English language requirements of the programme that you seek admission to. The Dutch institutions of higher education will specify their minimum scores. Detailed information could be found at International Programs
15. Can I also apply with another English proficiency test, like TOEFL, CET or PETS?
IELTS is the only accepted English proficiency test to obtain a “Neso Certificate”.
16. Shall the diploma and transcripts be notarized before handed over to Neso China office?
No need. Legible photocopies in both English and Chinese language will be sufficient.
17. Do I have to go all the way to Beijing to register for a “Neso Certificate”?
No. You can safely stay at home and send in your Registration Form and supplementary materials by mail or by fax. Application through e-mail will not be accepted.
18. Do I need to register for a “Neso Certificate” when I am already in the Netherlands and decide to change to another Dutch school or programme?
Normally no need, unless Dutch immigration office or Dutch schools require it.
19. Do I have to register to Neso China for a “Neso Certificate” when I already study in a third country and want to apply for a Dutch institution?
Yes, you will need a MVV visa to enter the Netherlands and the “Neso Certificate” is required to apply for the MVV visa through the “Short MVV Procedure”. It is not a problem to register for the “Neso Certificate” from a third country, because you can submit the Registration Form and required documents by mail or fax.
20. Do the applicants for PhD also need to apply for verification through CSCSE Neso?
If the hosting Dutch Institution will apply ‘Study Visa’ for you through the so-called Short-MVV procedure, then Neso Certificate is necessary.
21. How about the students via exchange program?
The assessment applies to all Chinese students, whose MVV are applied for via the short MVV procedure. This includes exchange students and those with Dutch scholarships (such as Huygens and NFP). Scholarship recipients are advised to indicate on their Neso Certificate Registration Form.
22. If I want to apply to study the courses taught in Dutch, do I need to apply for Neso Certificate?
No.
23. I will receive my diploma or degree only in July, can I also register for a “Neso Certificate” without?
Yes. In case you are a final-year student and you have not yet received your diploma or Bachelor degree, you should submit a statement by your university or school that you are presently enrolled (both in English and Chinese language) .
24. Can we apply again if the result is negative?
In case the circumstances surrounding your application have changed (for instance you have obtained a higher IELTS score or you wish to apply for a different programme in the Netherlands), the results of the assessment by Neso China may be different.
25. Can I go to CSCSE Neso Office to Check whether the result is ready or not?
You do not need to come to Neso China office for checking. Neso China will inform you by e-mail when the materials have been received. When there is no such response, you can send your enquiries to the Neso China Helpdesk：Tel: 010-6708.9311/12 ext. 218/219.
About Certificates
26. How do I know if Neso China has received my Registration Form and when my “Neso Certificate” has been issued to my host institution?
Neso China will inform you by email twice: first after it has received your application and second as soon as it has issued your “Neso Certificate” to the institution in the Netherlands. Neso China will send the certificate to the Dutch institution directly. You will not receive Neso Certificates. But Neso China will send you /your agency an e-mail notice about the result.
27. How long will it take for Neso China to issue a “Neso Certificate”?
You can register for your “Neso Certificate” at any time throughout the year. General speaking the average processing time per application is 3-4 weeks, but in special cases it may take maximum two months (Note:Due to winter/summer vacation, some cases might need longer time). You must allow for an additional two months to complete the visa application procedure, therefore we strongly recommend you to register for the “Neso Certificate” at least four months prior to your intended departure for the Netherlands. Thus, if you are due to start your studies at September 1, you are recommended to register for your “Neso Certificate” before May 1 of the same year. In case you do not yet have an IELTS TRF, you must also allow for enough time to take the IELTS test and receive the TRF prior to registration to Neso China.
28. What is the period of validity of a Neso Certificate?
A Neso Certificate is valid for one programme in one institution starting from a designated date. In case you decide to postpone your studies for the same programme in the same institute Neso China can issue a new Certificate provided that the requirements of this programme is not enhanced and your IELTS score is still valid.
29 When and how will I receive my “Neso Certificate”?
Neso China will send the certificate to the Dutch institution directly. You will not receive Neso Certificates. But Neso China will send you /your agency an e-mail notice about the result.
About Payment
30. How to pay the registration fee?
At present there is no payment required for Neso Certificates.
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