Dutch Educational System
Schools in the Netherlands offer high-quality education. The philosophy behind Dutch education reflects Dutch society and aims to encourage students to be open-minded, and able to think and learn in a creative manner. Children have to go to school from age 5 to age 16.
Education in the Netherlands consists of the following levels:
- Pre-Primary Education
- Basisschool(Primary Education)
- Secondary Education (VMBO, HAVO, VWO)
- Tertiary Education:
- Vocational Education (MBO and company schools)
- University of Applied Sciences (HBO)
- Research University (Universiteit)
More information about the Dutch educational system:
- Ministry of Education Culture & Science
- Euro Education