Netherlands Education Guides
Guides on the Cito Toets, VWO and gymnasium selection, hoogbegaafd identification, and international school admissions in the Netherlands.
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Cito Toets & Doorstroomtoets Guide: What Dutch Primary School Scores Mean
Doorstroomtoets 2026 score ranges explained — what score gets a VWO, HAVO or VMBO advice? How the Dutch primary school exit test replaced the Cito toets and what the numbers mean.
VWO and Gymnasium in the Netherlands: Entry Requirements and How to Qualify
Everything parents need to know about VWO and Gymnasium in the Netherlands — the highest level of Dutch secondary education, how entry works, and how Tweetalig VWO programmes compare.
Gifted Education in the Netherlands: Hoogbegaafdheid, WISC-V and What Schools Offer
Is your child hoogbegaafd? Dutch schools identify giftedness via WISC-V (IQ 130+). This guide covers plusklas pull-out enrichment, leonardoscholen entry, how to request an assessment, and what the 2026 process looks like for families.
International School Admissions in the Netherlands: CAT4, IB and How Entry Works
A guide for expat families to international school admissions in the Netherlands — CAT4 assessment, IB vs British curriculum schools, EAL considerations, and how to navigate waiting lists.