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DUTCH SCHOOL SYSTEM

15 januari 2025

Between 10 and 31 january all childeren in group 8 (elementary school) receive a provisional recommendation for secondary education. This recommendation is given by the teacher and is based on the learning results, test results and general development of the child. 

Parents are expected to register their child at a secondary school. But how to find your way in the dutch school system?

After elementary school, children attend secondary education. There are four levels within secondary education:

  • practical education (PrO; 4 years)
  • preparatory secondary vocational education (vmbo; 4 years)
  • Higher general secondary education (havo; 5 years)
  • preparatory scientific education (vwo; 6 years)

In january en february most schools hold open days. More information you can find at the site of Gooise Scholen Gids.

More general information about the dutch school system you can find on the site of Ouders & Onderwijs or on the site of the Dutch government.

 

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