01/10/12 the educational system of the netherlands
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01/10/12
The educational system of
The Netherlands
Zeewolde1 school with 550 students aged 11-16
Harderwijk1 school with 1200 students,
aged 11-18
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General information
Language Dutch Capital Amsterdam Government Constitutional Monarchy Religion 30 % Roman Catholic
21 % Protestant 6 % Moslim41 % None
Surface 41.528 km² (18,41%water) Inhabitants: 16.335.998 (482 / km²)
Dutch educational system
4
12
18
Primary school
Lower secondary education
Pre-academicSecondaryeducation
Higher secondary education
Pre-vocational Secondary education
UniversityHigher
EducationVocational Education
5
16
compulsary
optional
99
Lower sec.Vocational ed.
Tertiaryeducation
Secondairyeducation
Primairy education
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Primary education
School choice according to religion.Education is free, except for special
activitiesEmphasis on mother tongue , arithmetic,
history, geography, biology, physical education, development of (creative) skills, little bit of English.
No exam, but “CITO” admission test.
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Primary education
± 6000 primary schools.± 200 pupils/school.± 24 pupils/ class.80% of the teachers is female.Workload teachers exceeds the OECD-
average by 17%.
Dutch educational system
4
12
18
Primary education
Lower secondary education
Pre-academicSecondaryeducation
Higher secondary education
Pre-vocational Secondary education
UniversityHigher
EducationVocational Education
5
16
compulsary
optional
99
Lower sec.Vocational ed.
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Secondary education
Secondary education is chosen according to religion or special educational curriculum.
Admission according to CITO test, advice primary school, preference of child/parents.
One year of introduction (curriculum basically the same for all pupils).
Examination: school exam and national exam.
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Subjects secundary education
Dutch, French, German, English (Latin/Greek/Spanish)
History, Geography, Economics
Mathemathics, Physics/Chemistry, Biology (Science)
social and educational skills
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Subjects secundary educationMusic, (Drama), Drawing, Craft, General
technics
Computer knowledge
Religion or ethics
Physical education
32 lessons of 50 minutes per week.
Dutch educational system
4
12
18
Primary education
Lower secondary education
Pre-academicSecondaryeducation
Higher secondary education
Pre-vocational Secondary education
UniversityHigher
EducationVocational Education
5
16
compulsary
optional
99
Lower sec.Vocational ed.
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higher and pre-academic secondary education
Choice of subjects is limited to 4 streams
Variety of free choices depending on the school
Compulsary: Dutch, English, other language, PE
Languages and culture Economics
Health care Science
Dutch educational system
4
12
18
Primary education
Lower secondary education
Pre-academicSecondaryeducation
Higher secondary education
Pre-vocational Secondary education
UniversityHigher
EducationVocational Education
5
16
compulsary
optional
99
Lower sec.Vocational ed.
Higher professional education
40 schools 400.000 students Some general studies, some specialised (economics, communication, law and
management, social work, tourism)
Bachelor studies: 4 years Masters: 1 or 2 years
Dutch university
13 universities 200.000 students Some general, some technical, one agricultural Bachelor studies: 3 years WO-Masters: 1 or 2 years