Презентація "Education in the Netherlands"

Education in the Netherlands. Prepared by Sokolenko A. The Kingdom of the Netherlands (unofficial name Holland), a state in Western Europe. It borders Belgium and Germany. Area 41.5 thousand km 2. Population 16.15 million peoplе. The capital is Amsterdam. The Hague is the seat of government. Big cities: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Groningen.

Types of education in the Netherlands2primary education (4-5 to 12 years);secondary education (13 to 18 years); higher еducation (19 to 25 years): VMBO (4 years);HAVO (6 years);VWO (5 years);special education;education for foreigners. Types of schools in the Netherlandsregular (openbaar) public schools run by the government;special (bijzondere) schools that are independently operated and based on a specific religion or educational philosophy.

3 Interesting Facts. By law, a child must start primary school at the age of 5, although the vast majority of children go to school at the age of four. Homework in elementary school until the sixth grade is not set. In the workshop class, children are free to experiment and repair - even bicycles and cars.