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[[File:300px-Dutch Education System-en.svg.png|thumb|Dutch Education System]] | [[File:300px-Dutch Education System-en.svg.png|thumb|Dutch Education System]] | ||
So within the Netherlands we have an Education system that is quite different than most countries, which is why I hope that this piece will give you somewhat of an understanding about our system :) | So within the Netherlands we have an Education system that is quite different than most countries, which is why I hope that this piece will give you somewhat of an understanding about our system :) | ||
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== Voortgezet Onderwijs (Secondary Education) == | == Voortgezet Onderwijs (Secondary Education) == | ||
Secondary education in the Netherlands compiles both middle school and high school in English countries. The system in the Netherlands makes a division between different needs of learners, based on the "ease of learning" of students. Depending on the level you are in, you will be in high school from 12-16, 12-17 or 12-18. | Secondary education in the Netherlands compiles both middle school and high school in English countries. The system in the Netherlands makes a division between different needs of learners, based on the "ease of learning" of students. Depending on the level you are in, you will be in high school from 12-16, 12-17 or 12-18. | ||
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== Hoger Onderwijs (Higher Education) == | == Hoger Onderwijs (Higher Education) == | ||
Like the secondary education, the higher education in the Netherlands is divided in three main sections. | Like the secondary education, the higher education in the Netherlands is divided in three main sections. | ||
* MBO: Stands for "middelbaar beroepsonderwijs", ('''vocational education'''), which you can directly enter from VMBO, or any higher levels. It has a big focus on practical learning in the classroom with hands-on training. After completing you can go onto the job market, or (depending on the level of MBO) can go to HBO. | * MBO: Stands for "middelbaar beroepsonderwijs", ('''vocational education'''), which you can directly enter from VMBO, or any higher levels. It has a big focus on practical learning in the classroom with hands-on training. After completing you can go onto the job market, or (depending on the level of MBO) can go to HBO. | ||
* HBO: Stands for "hoger beroepsonderwijs" ('''higher vocational education'''), which you can directly enter from HAVO. It is also known as a "University of Applied Sciences". You can follow practical-based programs that take four years, after which you can choose to go to the job market or do a master. | * HBO: Stands for "hoger beroepsonderwijs" ('''higher vocational education'''), which you can directly enter from HAVO. It is also known as a "University of Applied Sciences". You can follow practical-based programs that take four years, after which you can choose to go to the job market or do a master. | ||
* WO/Universiteit: Stands for "wetenschappelijk onderwijs" ('''scientific education''' or '''university''') and is otherwise known as a "Research University". There are 13 universities in the Netherlands which are all ranked in the top 200 of ''Times Higher Education''´s World University Rankings, from which eight can be found in the top 100 universities in the world. A bachelor takes usually 3 years, after which most students proceed to do their masters. | * WO/Universiteit: Stands for "wetenschappelijk onderwijs" ('''scientific education''' or '''university''') and is otherwise known as a "Research University". There are 13 universities in the Netherlands which are all ranked in the top 200 of ''Times Higher Education''´s World University Rankings, from which eight can be found in the top 100 universities in the world. A bachelor takes usually 3 years, after which most students proceed to do their masters. | ||