If your child has just received a VMBO recommendation, or you’re trying to understand what those four letters mean, this guide is for you. For the bigger picture of how the whole Dutch system fits together, The Dutch Education System Explained is a good place to start. From Primary School to VMBO The road to…
Entering the Brugklas in the Netherlands? Discover what this first year of secondary school means for expat kids, bridge classes, and daily routines. By a certified Dutch teacher.
HAVO profiles and exam structure explained by a certified Dutch teacher
Confused by VMBO, HAVO, and VWO? A clear guide to the Dutch secondary school tracks, what they actually look like, and the most common misunderstandings, from a former Dutch teacher.
