In order to apply for a VAE in Luxembourg, employees must have worked in their profession for at least three years. Their work should relate to the qualification for which they applied. Each application is considered by a validation committee which is composed of two representatives of trade unions, two representatives of employer organisations and two representatives of the educational system. This committee analyses the candidate's description of past and present activities against the requirements of the qualification. After this, an interview is conducted with the applicant or, alternatively, a check is carried out while working. Higher education degrees can be recognised by the University of Luxembourg.

Three types can be requested, depending on the certificate, qualification or diploma sought:

• accreditation of prior experiential learning for the secondary technical education diplomas or the master craftsman's certificate which can requested from the Ministry of Education;
• accreditation of prior experiential learning for a higher education diploma (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, PhD) which can be requested from the University of Luxembourg;
• accreditation of prior experiential learning for diplomas for evening classes which can be be requested from the Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Center.