Amsterdam is home to 2 universities with some 3500 lecturers and 37,000 students, 17 higher vocational institutions with some 29,000 students, and secondary education is provided by over 60 schools and school communities. There are also over 200 primary schools and 50 for special needs.
In the Netherlands the education system demands children must attend school from their 5th birthday until the end of the year of their 16th birthday. Read more... »
While the Dutch have a strong educational system, there is also the possibility for expat families to opt for international schooling for their children. Read more... »
No matter where they come from, students in a densely populated country such as the Netherlands do not have an easy time finding accommodation. Read more... »
Foreign students may run into various problems when trying to set up a traineeship in the Netherlands or find work alongside their study. Read more... »
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