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International education explained Print E-mail
world.jpgInternational education in The Netherlands (Internationaal Georiënteerd Onderwijs, or IGO) is education in English within the Dutch educational programme, intended for specific ‘international’ target groups.

First and foremost, international education aims to meet the needs and wishes of the Dutch and international business communities and their employees. International education provides high quality education for children with the Dutch or a foreign nationality.

After a stay in The Netherlands, these families may leave the country again and pursue English language education elsewhere in the world.
International education is also meant for children who have settled permanently or temporarily in The Netherlands after a stay abroad.

The principle aim is to provide these children with such education that they are prepared optimally for either the transition to English language education abroad or a possible transition to full Dutch education.

An additional aim is to provide them with adequate knowledge of the Dutch language to enable them (either temporarily or permanently) to participate in Dutch society.Parents of the pupils of the international departments come from all walks of life; but most of them come from the business community, the diplomatic service, or are connected with scientific institutions. 
 

International education in The Netherlands is offered in special departments affiliated to regular Dutch schools for Primary Education and Secondary Education.

 

Source: IGBO -Committee Dutch International Primary & Secondary Schools
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