{"id":2623,"date":"2025-12-09T11:05:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T11:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/?page_id=2623"},"modified":"2026-07-07T09:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:13:57","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/en\/veelgestelde-vragen\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_7f386fda hide_on_tablets hide_on_mobiles height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_7a64d765 hex-mask-image-big has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator size_custom\" style=\"height:200px\"><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_3a75b5da has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_8c8a0451 bg-offset page-banner-mobile hide_on_default hide_on_laptops height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_1298bc79 hex-mask-image has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-separator hide_on_default hide_on_laptops hide_on_tablets size_custom\" style=\"height:220px\"><\/div><h1 class=\"w-text us_custom_0b8aa992 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/span><\/h1><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container hide_on_mobiles\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_0f8f44b7 via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_2 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:1.5rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h3 class=\"w-text us_custom_67e09fc8 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">FAQ<\/span><\/span><\/h3><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_6f60f723 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_bf6ca5f0 has_text_color\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"241\">This year you're going to choose a new school. Great! Naturally, you're looking for a school with a good atmosphere, where you can be yourself and where there's plenty to do besides lessons.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"491\">Curious if the HWC is right for you? Below you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions. This way you can take your time to look around and discover what is important to you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_887a049b height_medium width_custom\" style=\"--site-content-width:1200px;\" id=\"section-06\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 class=\"w-text\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">General<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"w-tabs acc style_default switch_click accordion type_togglable has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:24px\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What time does the school day start at the HWC?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You are at school at 8.25 am and class starts at 8.30 am. Lessons run until 4.05 pm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How long does a lesson last?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A lesson at the HWC lasts 80 minutes. That's quite unique! It means you have more time to practise, ask questions and really get to grips with the material.<br data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\" \/>And yes, that sometimes requires a bit of concentration. But precisely because of that, you learn to plan, focus, and persevere better.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How big is the Hermann Wesselink College?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The HWC is a large school with approximately <span>1890<\/span> students. This means many different people, courses and opportunities. At the same time, we ensure that you are well looked after with mentors, small class sizes and personal guidance.<\/p>\n<p>Are you unsure whether a larger school would be the right fit for you (or your child)? We'd be happy to tell you more about this during our open days and information evenings, where you can also experience the atmosphere for yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-faq2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do you only work with a laptop at the HWC?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-faq2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>No. You regularly use your laptop, but reading and writing books remains very important. We combine digital work with traditional learning tools. In addition, you will have subjects such as computer science and technology.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"o5ef\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-o5ef\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What courses can you follow at the HWC?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-o5ef\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You can come to us for vmbo-t, havo, atheneum, and gymnasium. Additionally, you can also opt for bilingual education at vmbo-t, havo, atheneum, or gymnasium level.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"faq4\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-faq4\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What does bilingual education entail?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-faq4\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In bilingual education, you follow some of your lessons in English. This will strengthen your English and you'll naturally learn to think and work in another language. Discover more about us <a href=\"\/en\/why-the-hwc\/#tweetalig-onderwijs\">bilingual education<\/a> (TTO).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"d851\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-d851\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How does the first year of secondary school work?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-d851\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The HWC has a two-year bridging period. This means you are given two years to discover which course best suits you before making a final decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"k98b\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-k98b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What does a school day look like?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-k98b\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>A lesson lasts 80 minutes with us. This means you have a maximum of five subjects per day (20 lessons per week) and usually homework for three to four subjects. This provides calm and clarity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"hacc\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-hacc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do you get extra help if learning doesn't work out straight away?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-hacc\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Yes. You receive a lot of personal attention from your mentor and can make use of extra mentoring sessions, support lessons, homework classes, and study guidance. We consider your needs and help you move forward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"sbf2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-sbf2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Is there room for creativity and talent development?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-sbf2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Certainly. At the HWC, there is a lot of focus on drama, music, and creative subjects. We also pay extra attention to exact sciences such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. There is a lot to choose from.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"jd2d\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-jd2d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do you have any say in it?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-jd2d\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Yes! At the HWC, you have a say in your own development. Twice a year, you lead the conversation with your parents and mentor about how you are doing at school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"ke63\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ke63\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the school building like?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-ke63\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Next academic year you'll be starting at a state-of-the-art new school that is not only innovative but also friendly and easy to navigate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"rfa9\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-rfa9\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do I fit into the HWC?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-rfa9\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2805\">We believe that every pupil is different. That's why we are a versatile school: everyone is equal, but no one is the same. We invite you to discover for yourself whether the HWC suits you. Talk to pupils, watch the videos, or come to a taster afternoon.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2875\">Whoever you are: you are welcome at the Hermann Wesselink College.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_9c9e5c60 green height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_c8a0e732 via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;--laptops-columns-gap:3rem;--tablets-columns-gap:3rem;--mobiles-columns-gap:0rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_89beefd9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_e2638d37 acc2 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Bilingual education<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"w-tabs us_custom_d9cddc27 acc1 style_default switch_click accordion type_togglable has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:24px\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"t9fa\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-t9fa\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What does the HWC offer in terms of bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-t9fa\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At the HWC, we offer bilingual education at VMBO-T, HAVO, and VWO levels. Bilingual education is built on three pillars:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advanced English language skills<\/li>\n<li>global citizenship<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leerlijn-Wereldburgerschap-leerlingenversie.pdf\">Link to the Global Citizenship learning path<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>personal development<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Leerlijn-Persoonsontwikkeling_1.pdf\">link to the personal development learning pathway<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"zb7c\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-zb7c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What does bilingual education look like in practice then?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-zb7c\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>At least 50% of lessons at HAVO and VWO level and at least 30% of lessons at VMBO-T level are taught in English. The lessons incorporate international elements, and there is an extracurricular programme with a (compulsory) international focus. Pupils are also prepared for the Dutch final examinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"vcd6\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-vcd6\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What are the added benefits of bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-vcd6\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Bilingual education produces pupils who feel at home in the world. They move easily in an intercultural and\/or international context, both close to home and further afield. They speak and write excellent English and can communicate in it almost as well as in their mother tongue. This makes further education abroad easier. However, increasingly more lectures are given in English or English study materials are used at Dutch further education institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"ye3a\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ye3a\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Is bilingual education limited to the lower years?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-ye3a\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Pupils can follow a bilingual curriculum right up to their final year of school. In the first three years of HAVO and VWO, around 60% of the subjects are taught in English. In VMBO-T, this figure is 30%. In the upper years, a limited number of subjects are taught in English across all bilingual streams to prepare pupils for the Dutch-language final examinations. In addition, pupils in the upper years of the vwo are prepared for the IB English Language and Literature. In the upper years of the havo, pupils are prepared for the IB Language B.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"ufdc\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ufdc\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Which subjects are taught in English at the HWC?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-ufdc\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>In Year 1, these are: geography, history, biology, mathematics, art &amp; crafts\/art &amp; design, PE, music and drama. And of course English. In Year 2, these are added: science and International Awareness, and in Year 3, economics, physics and chemistry.<\/p>\n<p>In Year 1 these are: geography, history, biology, mathematics, religious education, PE, music and drama. And of course English. In Year 2 this is joined by IA (International Awareness) and in the third year economics.<\/p>\n<p>In Tvmbo-t 1 and 2, these are: geography, history, biology, religious education, art &amp; design, art &amp; crafts, drama, and PE (physical education). And of course, English.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"x151\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-x151\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do pupils in the lower school receive lessons in Dutch for a while before switching to English?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-x151\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>No. We work according to the \u201cimmersion\u201d principle. They are thrown in at the deep end straight away. That's the best way to master English quickly. However, from now until the autumn half-term holiday, Dutch will be spoken as needed (supportively). To provide support, pupils in all year groups receive extra English lessons. Moreover, during English lessons, attention is also paid to the acquisition of difficult words from subjects such as biology, history, and geography.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"i2a4\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-i2a4\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Will students get subjects that they previously had in English taught in Dutch again in the upper years?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-i2a4\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Indeed, they are prepared for the Dutch final exams in the upper years. It requires some adjustment and acclimatisation, particularly in the STEM subjects in Year 12, but it has not led to problems in recent years. However, a number of non-exam subjects will remain in English.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"e40b\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-e40b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do students in their final year of high school also take the CITO exam for English?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-e40b\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Yes, certainly; in addition, VWO students also follow IB Language and Literature, and HAVO students follow IB Language B. That programme results in an internationally recognised IB certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"j559\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-j559\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between the way English is taught in the lower and upper school years?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-j559\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>The first three years are primarily focused on language acquisition, and in the upper years, the IB programme emphasises writing (academic skills) and the study of Anglo-Saxon literature and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"z6ae\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-z6ae\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Can bilingual education also be combined with the gymnasium?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-z6ae\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Yes, indeed. Students with a specific educational background often opt for the gymnasium track with a science profile in the upper years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"q818\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-q818\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do you have to be bilingual or very good at English to participate in bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-q818\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>No, certainly not. Bilingual education has been developed for children who have Dutch as their mother tongue. The starting level of English is less important (the levels at different primary schools also vary greatly), but you must be willing to speak a lot of English and put in extra effort, as it does demand a bit more from you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"n98f\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-n98f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What is the difference between Cambridge English as offered in surrounding schools and bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-n98f\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>When preparing for the Cambridge exam, extra attention is paid to the four skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. This therefore means an expansion of the basic skills offered in regular education. Bilingual education rests on three pillars (a high level of English language proficiency, global citizenship, and personal development). In addition to excellent speaking skills, you will also learn excellent essay writing and presentation skills in English. Research shows that bilingual pupils build a sustainable advantage, particularly in terms of vocabulary knowledge and writing skills, because subject knowledge and language knowledge are offered in an integrated way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"eb29\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-eb29\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">When can you be admitted to bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-eb29\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>With a positive vmbo-t(\/havo)-, havo(\/vwo)- or vwo-recommendation, good motivation, a strong work ethic and perseverance. Pupils with a havo\/vwo recommendation will be placed in the bilingual havo department. A \u2018bilingual attitude\u2019 (the readiness to adhere to the language of instruction for a lesson: English or Dutch) is also essential. In addition, Dutch proficiency needs to be solid. Experience shows that TTO is not a suitable choice for pupils who are still learning Dutch. Due to the many English-language lessons, they will not progress quickly enough in Dutch. This leads to problems in the upper years, as these years build towards the final exams, which are in Dutch. Therefore, lessons in the upper years are, with a few exceptions, taught in Dutch.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"fca8\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-fca8\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How does the school investigate that?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-fca8\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Following registration, an intake interview will be held for Tvmbo-t, Thavo and Tvwo. This assessment consists of an individual intake interview (partly in English), a written assignment in Dutch, and a short written test in English. Pupils will be invited to this via letter.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"adeb\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-adeb\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How many children can be placed in bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-adeb\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>A bilingual secondary school class has a maximum of 30 children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"cf40\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-cf40\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">And what if there are more applications than places?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-cf40\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Then there will have to be a lottery. However, during the intake, it will be assessed whether a student is truly suitable and motivated to do TTO.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"r0ad\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r0ad\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do pupils receive a diploma for participating in bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-r0ad\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>No, not an official diploma; yes, an official TTO certificate from Nuffic. At the end of the third year, pupils receive a TTO Junior certificate upon successfully completing the lower school; at the IB certificate awards ceremony, pupils in Year 13 receive a TTO Senior certificate. They can also obtain extra language certificates in Year 3, for English and French.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"u1c2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-u1c2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What training do the teachers receive to be able to teach in English?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-u1c2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>All teachers who teach in the bilingual departments are trained to the Cambridge Proficiency diploma. In addition, they follow further training courses. Training is regularly provided in the area of CLIL didactics. CLIL stands for Content and Language Integrated Learning. This means that every subject teacher can support students in acquiring the language that belongs to the specific subject area through activating didactics.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"c2fa\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-c2fa\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Are there any \u201cnative speakers\u201c at school?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-c2fa\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Yes, there are teachers for whom English is a native language, but most are teachers with special training to be able to teach in English.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"d455\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-d455\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Is that by definition British English?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-d455\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>No, that's not strictly necessary. British English is central to the training, but native speakers can also come from the United States, Australia, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"n5b2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-n5b2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Can you progress to another bilingual course within school?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-n5b2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>In principle, that is possible. However, it will have to be assessed on a case-by-case basis whether that is possible for the student concerned: is there space in the other bilingual class, and can the student cope with TTO at that level?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"e712\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-e712\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What are the final exam results for students in bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-e712\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>In addition to all the TVWO students having obtained an IB certificate over the past twelve years, they also took their final exams with very good results. In fact, the TVWO students achieved better results in all their final examination subjects than the regular VWO students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"r884\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-r884\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Does all that English have consequences for the Dutch of the pupils in bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-r884\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>The development of Dutch is closely monitored. Dutch is a core subject, but there are also other subjects taught in Dutch. Pupils are assessed on their bilingual attitude in both English and Dutch and are encouraged to not neglect their Dutch if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"y9a0\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-y9a0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How does instruction in other foreign languages proceed?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-y9a0\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>With modern foreign languages, the premise is: target language = language of instruction. This means that German is taught as much as possible in German, and French as much as possible in French.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"sae4\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-sae4\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Is there any specific attention paid to international matters within the subjects?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-sae4\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>There is an extensive outdoor lesson programme: there are English-speaking guest lecturers, there is a Shakespeare performance which is rehearsed together with an English theatre company, and there are English-speaking excursions. In Year 8, a four-day trip to England is planned, and for Year 9, an exchange with a school within Europe. These are all compulsory parts of the bilingual programme. European and international orientation is a fixed part of the bilingual programme. This means that it is included in the curriculum for the subjects History, Geography, and Economics. In Year 8 and Year 9, International Awareness is a separate subject on the timetable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"vc1f\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-vc1f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Are parents also involved in the developments of bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-vc1f\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Certainly; the HWC has parent contact groups for each department, including the TTO departments. These groups meet three times a year with the relevant team leader to discuss current affairs and issues within the programme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"ud2c\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ud2c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Are there any extra costs associated with bilingual education?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-ud2c\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>The costs for Thavo and Tvwo for the school year 2025-2026 have been set at \u20ac495 per year. For Tvmbo-t, the costs are \u20ac300 per year in years 1 and 2, and \u20ac150 per year in years 3 and 4. (In year 3, the costs for the exchange programme will be added to this.) This budget will cover, among other things, additional outdoor lesson activities (such as the trips in years 2 and 3), as well as the costs for the exams in the third year and in the final exam year (IB exams). A further portion will contribute to additional lessons and teacher training, and will be used to purchase extra teaching aids and materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"ke26\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-ke26\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How do you know if the quality of a bilingual program is good?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-ke26\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>NUFFIC stimulates and coordinates bilingual education in the Netherlands and, together with the TTO Network, has developed a set of requirements, a so-called standard, which all schools must (or will) meet. Since November 2009, the bilingual VWO programme from year 1 to year 6 has comfortably met the standards and the HWC has been recognised as a TTO Senior School. Since spring 2020, the Tvmbo-t has also been certified by Nuffic. The bilingual HAVO has been a Junior TTO school since 2021. The aim is to obtain the TTO Senior School status for that department as well during the next inspection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"jf09\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-jf09\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Do schools with bilingual education have contact with each other?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-jf09\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Yes, they are united in a national network where they exchange experiences and utilise each other's expertise. Additionally, the HWC is also part of a regional network.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"i018\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-i018\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">How can I find out more about bilingual education at the HWC?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_6df4bc3a\" id=\"content-i018\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><span>Visit the special <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/en\/come-and-see-the-hwc\/\">Information evenings<\/a><\/strong> of the bilingual programmes. You will receive extra background information about bilingual education there. You can also make an appointment with the <strong><a href=\"\/en\/who-are-we\/#de-schoolleiding\">Team leader of Tvmbo-t, Thavo and Tvwo<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-image us_custom_5c4d1344 has_ratio align_none\"><div class=\"w-image-h\"><div style=\"padding-bottom:79.7342%\"><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hethwc.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Toetsweken-HWC.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Mock Weeks - HWC\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_d49cd9ac height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_ea981952 has_bg_color\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row via_grid cols_2 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_4a09ecfd has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">School subjects<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"g-cols wpb_row us_custom_ef8bfc54 via_grid cols_1 laptops-cols_inherit tablets-cols_inherit mobiles-cols_1 valign_top type_default stacking_default\" style=\"--columns-gap:3rem;\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container us_custom_6217dcc9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"w-tabs us_custom_8e2a3c2f acc style_default switch_click accordion type_togglable has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:24px\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"tf29\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-tf29\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What subjects can you take at HWC?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-tf29\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>At the HWC you can take the following subjects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dutch<\/li>\n<li>English<\/li>\n<li>German<\/li>\n<li>French<\/li>\n<li>Latin<\/li>\n<li>Greek<\/li>\n<li>History<\/li>\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n<li>Philosophy<\/li>\n<li>Physical Education<\/li>\n<li>Economy<\/li>\n<li>Religion<\/li>\n<li>Art and Design<\/li>\n<li>Music<\/li>\n<li>Drama<\/li>\n<li>Physics<\/li>\n<li>Chemistry<\/li>\n<li>Biology<\/li>\n<li>CKV<\/li>\n<li>Technology &amp; Informatics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"w-text us_custom_19c66903 has_text_color\"><span class=\"w-text-h\"><span class=\"w-text-value\">Gymnasium<\/span><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"w-tabs us_custom_8e2a3c2f acc style_default switch_click accordion type_togglable has_scrolling remove_indents\" style=\"--sections-title-size:24px\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections titles-align_none icon_plus cpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"a5a2\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-a5a2\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Why choose grammar school?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-a5a2\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>The grammar school offers an extra challenge and gives you a deep understanding of language. Through Greek and Latin, you\u2019ll learn how languages are structured, recognise the origins of words and improve your grasp of grammar. This will also help you with other languages such as German, French, Italian and English.<br \/>\nAdditionally, you will learn to think more precisely, understand texts better, and develop broad cultural knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>The grammar school suits you if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>language is fond of<\/li>\n<li>curious about stories and culture<\/li>\n<li>likes puzzles and working precisely (or learning to!)<\/li>\n<li>not afraid of a challenge<\/li>\n<li>loves creativity and analytical thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"q70e\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-q70e\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Can you study at the HWC Gymnasium and follow a bilingual programme at the same time?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-q70e\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Yes, that\u2019s perfectly fine. Classical languages are always taught in Dutch. Even without a bilingual education, you can of course attend a gymnasium \u2013 it\u2019s challenging enough as it is. Gymnasium pupils have an excellent command of English on both educational pathways.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"i892\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-i892\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What exactly do you learn in Greek and Latin?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-i892\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You'll learn to read the languages yourself, including the Greek alphabet, and discover stories from mythology. You'll make sentence structures clear using colour techniques. This can sometimes be like solving a puzzle, but it trains your accuracy and logical thinking; skills that you'll be able to use everywhere later on.<\/p>\n<p><em>Would you like to try a lesson first? You can do so via <a href=\"https:\/\/lessonup.app\/invite\/h\/hrzj2XNv8WRtq2AvX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LessonUp<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"aa31\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-aa31\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Can you also leave gymnasium early?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-aa31\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You choose the gymnasium for the entire lower school, meaning you will stay in this department up to and including the third year. We only allow a mid-term transfer in exceptional circumstances, if we see a compelling reason for it.<\/p>\n<p>In the third year, you choose an upper school profile. By then, you'll have a good idea of which upper school choice suits you.<\/p>\n<p>The gymnasium demands extra effort from the student. If it gets difficult, we first look together at what's causing that: Do you have the right learning strategies? Do you understand the material? Could you use help with planning or tutoring?<\/p>\n<p>We dedicate a lot of attention to learning how to learn, especially in the mentor groups. In addition, there are coaches for students with high potential, who help with study skills and adjusting to secondary education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section has_text_color\" id=\"mc9e\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"w-tabs-section-header\" aria-controls=\"content-mc9e\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><h3 class=\"w-tabs-section-title\" itemprop=\"name\">What makes the gymnasium at HWC special?<\/h3><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/button><div  class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_df5f4c97\" id=\"content-mc9e\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\" itemprop=\"text\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column us_custom_ea76afbe\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><ul>\n<li>The HWC has a thriving grammar school with as many as 200 pupils. The grammar school pupils form a distinct, close-knit group within the school.<\/li>\n<li>The HWC is the<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Any school in Amstelveen where you can combine gymnasium with bilingual education.<\/li>\n<li>There are three major joint activities per year for all grammar school students: the opening ceremony, the grammar school day, and the Year 12 drama production.<\/li>\n<li>De Comitia, our very own student council of gymnasium pupils, contributes to planning the programme and activities.<\/li>\n<li>In all year groups, there is a special classical excursion, to bring antiquity to life.<\/li>\n<li>You'll be taught by motivated teachers and be among students who are truly motivated.<\/li>\n<li>There are annual extra challenges such as the Classic Selfie Challenge.<\/li>\n<li>In Year 6, you'll be performing a modern play based on the Classics.<\/li>\n<li>The camping trip to Greece for all Year 11 gymnasium students is truly the icing on the cake of your gymnasium education at the HWC. .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions\nFrequently Asked Questions\nFAQ\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nThis year you\u2019ll be choosing a new school. 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