07 Education and Planning

Question 1

What is leerplicht?

Answer 1

Compulsory education for children aged 5 to 16. If a student doesn’t have a diploma at 16 they must stay in school until 18

Question 2

What are the school types?

Answer 2

Basisschool (4-12)
Voortgezet Onderwijs (12+)
- VMBO
- HAVO
- VWO
Higher Education
- MBO
- HBO
- WO

Question 3

What are the responsibilities for Minors?

Answer 3

Parents must ensure children attend school regularly, skipping school is illegal. The Leerplichtambtenaar monitors them.

Question 4

How do you get student financing + what’s it called?

Answer 4

DUO gives student loans and grants. The basic grant is basisbeurs and an additional grant is there for low-income families. There’s also student travel product which is free public transport for students.

Question 5

What are different childcare options in the Netherlands?

Answer 5

• Kinderdagverblijf (daycare) 0-4yrs
• Peuterspeelzaal (Playgroup) 2-4yr
• Gastouderopvang (Childminder) by certified caregivers (nannys)

Question 6

What are different parental involvements which are expected by the school?

Answer 6

10 minutengesprek (parent-teachers meeting to discuss childs progress)

Ouderbijdrage (Parental contribution of a voluntary fee for extracurricular activities)

Question 7

What does the consultiebureau do?

Answer 7

For ages 0 - 4yrs old. Used for medical checkups, vaccinations and parenting advice.

Question 8

If your baby is sick where do you go?

Answer 8

To the GP