VWO

Pre-university education (VWO) in the Netherlands: secondary routes for university preparation

A six-year Dutch secondary-education track that includes the locally used atheneum and gymnasium routes.

In the Netherlands, Pre-university education (VWO) is a six-year form of secondary education designed primarily to prepare pupils for university study. The locally used name, Voorbereidend wetenschappelijk onderwijs, may also appear through the shorter term VWO. Within this education choice, the description includes two routes—atheneum and gymnasium—giving families and pupils useful language for recognizing relevant secondary schools.

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Pre-university education (VWO)

463 schools

Netherlands

VWO is a six-year Dutch secondary-education track designed primarily to prepare pupils for university study. It includes atheneum and gymnasium routes.

Browse schools associated with this Dutch secondary-education track by location and school details.

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Pre-university education (VWO) schools in Kingdom of the Netherlands

Find individual schools linked with Pre-university education (VWO), including atheneum and gymnasium routes. Compare the school names, locations, and descriptions provided for each institution while reviewing how the education option is represented at school level.

463 schools found

Jan Arentsz Christelijke Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo

Alkmaar, Netherlands

Jan Arentsz Christelijke Scholengemeenschap is a multi-level secondary school in Alkmaar providing various educational tracks including Vbo, Mavo, Havo, and Lyceum.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Jan Tinbergen College Openbare Scholengemeenschap voor Ath Havo Mavo

Roosendaal, Netherlands

Jan Tinbergen College is a secondary school in Roosendaal providing various levels of general and vocational education.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Jan van Brabant College vestiging Molenstraat

Helmond, Netherlands

Jan van Brabant College vestiging Molenstraat is a secondary school in Helmond offering various levels of education, including bilingual options.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Joh De Wittgymnasium

Dordrecht, Netherlands

Joh De Wittgymnasium is a secondary school in Dordrecht providing preparatory scientific education (VWO).

Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Joh van Oldenbarnevelt Gymnasium

Amersfoort, Netherlands

Joh van Oldenbarnevelt Gymnasium is a secondary education provider in Amersfoort offering Voorbereidend wetenschappelijk onderwijs.

Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Johan de Witt Scholengroep voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vmbo Pro Lwoo nieuwkomers

's-Gravenhage, Netherlands

Johan de Witt Scholengroep is a comprehensive secondary education provider in Den Haag offering a wide range of academic and vocational tracks.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)PraktijkonderwijsPre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)

Johannes Fontanus College Christelijk Scholengemeenschap voor Mavo Havo Atheneum

Barneveld, Netherlands

Johannes Fontanus College is a Christian secondary school in Barneveld providing mavo, havo, atheneum, gymnasium, and technasium education.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Joodse Scholengemeenschap Maimonides voor Ath Mavo En Afd Havo

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Jordan Montessori Lyceum Utrecht havo/vwo

Zeist, Netherlands

Jordan Montessori Lyceum Utrecht is a secondary school in Zeist providing havo and vwo education based on the Montessori philosophy.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Kairos College

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Kairos College is a Waldorf-inspired secondary school in Amsterdam providing mavo, havo, and vwo education.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Kaj Munk College voor Atheneum Havo Mavo

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

Kaj Munk College is a secondary school in Hoofddorp providing mavo, havo, and vwo education pathways.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education

Kalsbeek College Christelijke Scholengemeenschap voor Vmbo, Havo, Ath. en Gymn.

Woerden, Netherlands

Kalsbeek College is a secondary school in Woerden providing a broad range of educational paths including vmbo, havo, and vwo.

Senior general secondary education (HAVO)Pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO)Pre-university education (VWO)Secondary education
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