Primary education

Primary Education in the Netherlands: Understanding Basisonderwijs and the Schools It Serves

Known locally as Basisonderwijs or Basisschool, this mainstream path usually begins at age 4 and spans eight year groups.

In the Netherlands, Basisonderwijs is the mainstream form of primary education. Most children attend from age 4 and complete eight year groups before moving to secondary education. The terms Basisschool and, in shorter form, BO, may also appear when people refer to this local education choice. The schools connected with Primary education provide a practical way to recognize where this part of Dutch schooling is provided.

basisonderwijs

Primary education

5993 schools

Netherlands

Basisonderwijs is mainstream primary education in the Netherlands. Most children attend from age 4 and complete eight year groups before moving to secondary education.

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Primary education schools in the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Find schools associated with Primary education, known locally as Basisonderwijs, in the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Each school entry provides the available institution details and location context so you can inspect options individually and understand how they relate to this education level.

5993 schools found

OBS Henri Dunantschool

SLIEDRECHT, Netherlands

OBS Henri Dunantschool is a public primary school located in the center of Sliedrecht.

Primary education

Obs Het Vogelnest

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands

OBS Het Vogelnest is a primary school in Heerenveen focused on developing independent, social, and critical-thinking global citizens.

Primary education

Obs Het Festival

ZWOLLE, Netherlands

Obs Het Festival is an Integraal Kindcentrum (IKC) in Zwolle providing primary education for children from ages zero to twelve.

Primary education

OBS Het Kleurrijk

SCHIEDAM, Netherlands

Primary education

OBS Het Noorderlicht

HOOGEZAND, Netherlands

OBS Het Noorderlicht is a public primary school in Hoogezand focused on a practical, hands-on approach to learning.

Primary education

Obs Het Palet

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands

Primary education

OBS Het Palet

NIEUW-VENNEP, Netherlands

Primary education

obs Het Palet Hattem

HATTEM, Netherlands

obs Het Palet Hattem is a primary school in Hattem focused on future-oriented education and the holistic development of its students.

Primary education

obs Het Palet Ommen

OMMEN, Netherlands

obs Het Palet Ommen is a primary school in Ommen that utilizes modern methods and tools to deliver its educational programs.

Primary education

OBS Het Schateiland

GOUDA, Netherlands

OBS Het Schateiland is a primary school in Gouda that utilizes thematic learning and a story-based educational approach.

Primary education

Obs Het Stroink

ENSCHEDE, Netherlands

Primary education

OBS Het Zand

UTRECHT, Netherlands

OBS Het Zand is a primary school in Utrecht that emphasizes inclusion and equal opportunities for its students.

Primary education
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