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Which are the types of schools in the Netherlands?
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Schooling in the Netherlands
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Public schools (openbaar)
Regular or public schools are run by the government and are not affiliated with any religion or philosophy.
Special schools(bijzondere)
In the Netherlands, two-thirds of children attend special schools. Here are some examples:
Religious schools
In the Netherlands, religious schools are based on a specific faith, such as Protestant Christian, Catholic, Ecumenical, Islamic or Jewish. Most of these schools are moderate in their religious perspectives, accepting children of different religions or no religion at all.
Montessori schools
The educational approach revolves around the principle: “help me do it myself”. Montessori encourages children’s sense of curiosity and initiative, as well as the development of their natural abilities, mainly through practical play. Students at Montessori schools develop at their own pace, learning through activities that involve exploration, manipulation, repetition, order, abstraction, and communication. Dalton (Daltonschool)
A concept of education based on the principles of freedom and responsibility.
The Dalton approach, which was influenced by Montessori, gives students the independence to work in a self-directed way at their own pace while being responsible for the outcome. It also encourages students to teach and learn from each other.
Vrijeschool (free school)
An holistic educational approach that promotes intellectual, practical, artistic, and social development. Vrijeschool places an emphasis on creativity and imagination, and caters to the individual development of each child, enabling them to grow and learn at their own pace.
Jenaplan
It is defined by cooperation, independent learning by doing and shared responsibility.
International schools in the Netherlands
International schools offer students an English-language education (either wholly or partly) tailored to the children of expat families who may spend their educational years across different countries.