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Education

On this page you will find information about education in the Netherlands. For example, about primary and secondary schools. You can also read about conditions for studying if you do not yet have a residence permit and the costs of education.

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Sep 5, 2023

Education for children who cannot speak Dutch yet and who do not have a residence permit yet

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Aug 8, 2023

Education for children who cannot speak Dutch yet and who do not have a residence permit yet

If you do not have an asylum residence permit yet and you have children under 18 who do not speak Dutch yet, schools offer help so your child can learn Dutch and get a Dutch education.

Aug 8, 2023

Diploma evaulation in the Netherlands without a residence permit

If you have earned a diploma outside the Netherlands and want to work or study in a profession that fits with your diploma, you can have your diploma evaluated. This will tell you at what level you can study or work in the Netherlands. You can have 1 diploma evaluated free of charge.

Sep 7, 2023

Different types of education in the Netherlands

If you go to school in the Netherlands, you may choose what type of education you or your child receives. In this article you can read more about the different types of education.

Sep 7, 2023

Primary school

Children ages 4 through 12 attend primary school. Primary school has 8 groups. Children are required to attend school from the age of 4. On this page you can read all about primary school.

Sep 7, 2023

Secondary school

After primary school, children attend secondary school. Secondary school consists of different levels and years. Children up to age 16, sometimes 18, are required to attend school. On this page you can read all about secondary school.

Dec 20, 2022

Studying

After secondary school, you can continue your studies. You can study at different levels. The level of your studies depends on your secondary school diploma. In this article, you will find information about the different levels if you are going to study.

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Education

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Education for children who cannot speak Dutch yet and who do not have a residence permit yet

Diploma evaulation in the Netherlands without a residence permit

Different types of education in the Netherlands

Primary school

Secondary school

Studying

Education for children who cannot speak Dutch yet and who do not have a residence permit yet

Diploma evaulation in the Netherlands without a residence permit

Different types of education in the Netherlands

Primary school

Secondary school

Studying

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