Your VDWS license – Right Here at KBC

KBC Holland is an officially licensed VDWS kitesurfing and wingfoil school. 

We train kite and wingfoil instructors according to VDWS guidelines, employ only licensed VDWS instructors, and teach according to official VDWS standards.

During your course, you can earn your VDWS license or advance your existing VDWS level to a higher one.
 

Here’s how it works

If you’d like to take a VDWS exam, you’ll receive a personal 10-digit access code at our center.

You can use this code to log in to the VDWS Academy:

vdws-academy

Have your personal access code ready—the one you received at our center.
 

You can find a short video explaining the registration process here:

At the VDWS Academy, you'll have access to all learning materials as well as the theory exam.

As soon as you feel ready, you can take the theory exam directly online.

When you start the exam, you’ll need to enter the KBC school code:

VC14896WO
 

After the exam

Once you’ve completed the theory exam, please let your instructor know. He or she will check your exam results online and then evaluate the practical portion of your exam. Upon successful completion, your corresponding VDWS level will be unlocked.

The VDWS license is a requirement for renting equipment at many centers worldwide. To rent KBC equipment, you must hold a VDWS license with at least Level 3 for kitesurfing or Level 5 for wingfoiling. If you don’t have a license yet, you can take the exam with us.
 

VDWS Levels

The VDWS level chart shows your progress from beginner to independent rider.

Your VDWS license will then be available online in your personal VDWS profile.

If you wish, you can also order an official VDWS license card there. The VDWS will mail it to you.