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
• Primary Education (Basisschool)
• 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
-    Euro Education

-    Top Universities

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