jueves, 30 de julio de 2009
EDUCATION...
Education There are many types of schools in the Netherlands, representing different beliefs and approaches to education. Children are obliged to attend school between the ages of five and sixteen. Education is free of charge for children in this age group. For the final two years, partial compulsory education applies. The subjects that have to be taken are set, as are the objectives. Because of this, the government guarantees the level of each diploma that is presented in Holland.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Dutch children go to elementary school from the age of 4 to the age of 12. During these eight years, they enjoy education that is aimed at their emotional, intellectual and creative development and at obtaining sufficient social, cultural and physical skills.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
After the age of 12, children can choose from a range of schools:
-Preparatory vocational education (VBO)
-Lower general secondary education (MAVO): these two types of education take four years and give access to vocational education.
-Higher general secondary education (HAVO): a five-year course that makes the successful student eligible for higher vocational education.
-Pre-university education (VWO): this six-year course entitles the successful student to go on to university.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher education comprises higher vocational education (HBO) and academic education (WO) as offered by colleges and universities. The duration of the courses offered by these institutions is four years.
TITLES
The graduates of higher vocational education are entitled to use the title B.Eng. or Bachelor. Graduates from university are entitled to use the title B.Sc., M.Sc. or LL.M. Instead of these titles the graduates may choose to use M.A.. People who have finished their thesis may use the title of Ph.D. These titles are laid down by law and protected.
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