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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap De Meergronden voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vmbo

Almere, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap De Meergronden is a comprehensive secondary school in Almere offering education across all levels from vmbo to vwo.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap De Ring van Putten voor Ath Havo Mavo

Spijkenisse, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap De Ring van Putten is a public secondary school in Spijkenisse providing mavo, havo, and atheneum education.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Dr Nassau College voor Vwo Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Assen, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Dr Nassau College is a public secondary school providing a wide range of educational options in Drenthe.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Echnaton

Almere, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Echnaton is an entrepreneurial secondary school in Almere focusing on active learning and sports.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Erasmus Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Almelo, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Erasmus Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo is a public secondary school in Almelo offering mavo, havo, vwo, and gymnasium programs.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Libanon Lyceum voor VWO HAVO MAVO

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Leeuwarden, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Piter Jelles is a comprehensive secondary education provider in Friesland offering diverse learning pathways.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Singelland voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Drachten, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Singelland is a multi-campus educational community in Friesland providing a broad range of secondary education levels.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Vellesan College Ath Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

IJmuiden, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Vellesan College is a secondary education provider in IJmuiden and Driehuis.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo Esdal College

Emmen, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap voor Lyceum Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo Esdal College provides secondary education across multiple locations in the Drenthe region.

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

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Winkler Prins voor ATH HAVO MAVO VBO LWOO

Veendam, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeenschap Winkler Prins is a public secondary school in Veendam providing a broad range of educational tracks.

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

Openbare Scholengemeensschap Texel voor Ath Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo

Den Burg, Netherlands

Openbare Scholengemeensschap Texel voor Ath Havo Mavo Vbo Lwoo, also known as OSG De Hogeberg, is the only secondary school on the island of Texel.

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