Children's Education in the Netherlands

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Children's Education in the Netherlands

Moving to the Netherlands with children? Choosing the right school for your kids might seem daunting, but our collection of expert guides to children’s education in the Netherlands can help get you up to speed. From guides to international schools in Amsterdam to information on school holiday dates, you’ll find everything you need to know.

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The education system in the Netherlands

 This guide to education in the Netherlands explains each segment of the Dutch school system to help you enrol your child into Dutch education.
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Primary schools in the Netherlands

 Confused by the primary school system in the Netherlands? We explain how it works, from educational approaches to international options.
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International schools in the Netherlands

 Expat parents in search of quality education for their kids have many options of international schools in the Netherlands, from British to IB programs.
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School holidays in the Netherlands: 2023 and 2024

 Need to know when your child is off school? Here are the 2022 and 2023 dates for Dutch school holidays to help you out.
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Cito toets: a guide to the Dutch primary school exams

 Final year Dutch primary school pupils may have to sit the Dutch Cito exam in February. But what is the Cito exam and how does it affect a child’s academic...
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Secondary schools in the Netherlands

 We explain the complex secondary school system in the Netherlands, including the three public streams and various international options.
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Child benefits in the Netherlands

 You can claim different types of child benefits in the Netherlands, to help with the costs of child-rearing, schooling, and childcare.
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Dutch daycare: Preparing expat kids for school

 For expat parents in the Netherlands, sending your children to a Dutch daycare can be a great solution to prepare them for better integration, especially when it comes to learning...
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Preschool and daycare in the Netherlands

 If you’re living in the Netherlands, learn more about the options available for childcare and preschool (peuterspeelzaal) in the Netherlands.
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Childcare in the Netherlands

 Raising a child the Dutch way? It’s never too early to consider your childcare options in the Netherlands, as this article explains.
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