Frequently asked questions

You can register directly online for one of our vocational training courses. On our page Sign up you will find all the information.

You only need to apply for one program. If it turns out the program isn't right for you, we'll work with you to find the right place. So there's no need to apply for multiple programs.

Secondary education is provided at the Montessori College, Summa Plus and the Star CollegeThese schools are affiliated with Summa.

Summa generally only admits students with the appropriate prior education. If you have the opportunity, it's always better to obtain a diploma. In exceptional cases, you might be admitted without the right diploma. We carefully assess your chances of successfully completing the program.

Here you can read more about registering with insufficient prior education.

With your pre-vocational secondary education (VO) diploma, you are always welcome to enroll in a vocational training program at level 2, 3, or 4. Even if you are 15 years old.

To start a vocational training program, you must no longer be subject to compulsory education at the start of the program on August 1st. Your compulsory education ends, for example, if you have completed 12 full years of education by law, or if you have an exemption from compulsory education issued by the education officer.

Even if you want to follow an entry-level vocational education (BOL) or work-based learning (BBL), you are no longer required to attend school

Yes, that's possible. With a certificate of transfer to year 4 of pre-university education (HAVO), you are welcome at all Summa level 3 and 4 programs. You can also start at Summa with a HAVO diploma. You can read more about this on the page 'From pre-university education to vocational education'.

If you don't (yet) have a citizen service number (BSN) and therefore can't apply for a DigiD, you can request a special access code from the administration of the school where you want to enroll. You can use this access code to register via inschrijvenmbo.nl.

Please contact the school administration where you want to sign up.

We do our best to send you a message about your application within 10 business days. Sometimes it can take a little longer. If 10 business days have passed since your application and you are unsure whether your application has been received, please contact us. administration of the course you have registered for.

You can cancel your registration for a vocational (MBO) program. This will not cost you any money. If you cancel, a student counselor will contact you to help you find a suitable program.

Cancellation of a course registration is not free of charge. You will be charged 50% of the course fee if you withdraw before the start of the course, and 100% of the course fee if you withdraw during the course.

While it's not necessary to be proficient in Dutch at the start of the program, to successfully complete the program, you will be examined at Dutch level 3F. The entire program is taught in English.

If you don't speak Dutch, you'll receive some support. We also recommend taking Dutch tutoring during your studies or working for a Dutch company to increase your chances of successfully completing the program.

You can apply until October 1st, provided there is still space available in your chosen program. If the program is full or has a waiting list, this will be indicated in the program information. If there is a waiting list, you can still apply, but placement is not guaranteed. The program administrations can inform you of the current waiting list length. Click here for the contact details page.

At Summa, your learning path is tailored to your needs. If your career counselor discusses your progress with you, your learning path may be designed to help you complete your program more quickly. If you have a higher level of education than required, such as a senior general secondary education (HAVO) diploma, some programs allow you to start in the second year.

The options are always discussed individually for each student during the introductory meeting after you have registered. If you would like information about the options beforehand, please contact us. contact us.

First take a look at this page: Entry Level Training

If the answer isn't there, there's also this page: Summa Plus

If you have any questions about your registration for an Entry-level course, you can contact Summa Plus by email summaplus@summacollege.nl or one of the telephone numbers listed on the Summa Plus page.

You can read all about registering for the VAVO at www.stercollege.nl/direct-aanmelden.

Through which channels you reach those people, classic and out of the box. mydiplomas.nl (the DUO diploma register) In most cases you can request your diploma.

If this is not possible, for example because you obtained your diploma too long ago, you can this form (pdf) complete and send to the administration from the school where you obtained your diploma.

Our open days are usually in November and January. For the exact date and more information, please visit the page open days.

During an open day you can observe a training course for half a day. On this page you will find when there are open days and how to register.

You can use this page to Study choice test do. Would you like to talk to a study choice coach afterwards? then you can find all the information here.

VIA is a program for young people who are at risk of dropping out of secondary or vocational education (VMBO) or who have already dropped out. They receive support in finding suitable training and/or employment. The individual's needs are central. The program can last from one month to a maximum of one year. Participants can be aged from 15 (before July 31 of the current academic year) to 23.

There are no specific educational requirements for participation in the VIA program. However, it is important that you are willing to return to school.

Read more about the VIA route.

Sure. For example, you can open day or a work experience day visit, a study choice test do or speak with our study choice coaches. We are happy to help you!

You can download the Guide with an overview of Summa's courses here.

Yes. The levels are consistent. This means that with a level 2 diploma, for example, you can continue with a level 3 program in the same field. In some cases, a level 2 diploma also allows you to progress to a level 4 program. We will always discuss your situation with you and advise you on whether you have a good chance of successfully completing the program.

Bol = vocational training pathway (learning and internship).

Depending on your previous education, you may be eligible for exemptions. This is done in consultation with the program in question. These exemptions allow you to complete the program more quickly. We call this lateral entry.

Are you currently employed or looking for work and want to study at the same time? Then take a look at offer for working people of Learning and Working in South-East Brabant.

You can receive a government subsidy of up to €1.000 once a year for a training program, course, or training. This subsidy is called STAP, which stands for Stimulering Arbeidsmarkt Positie (Stimulating Labor Market Position).

Do you need support with your studies? We offer appropriate education So that everyone can successfully complete their studies. A good start to your studies increases your chances of success. Therefore, it's important that you indicate during your application if you have a diagnosed disability. This way, we can provide you with the right support from day one.

1. Make sure you have your DigiD details to hand.
2. Click on the link you receive by email.
3. Please read the document carefully.
4. If any information is incorrect, click "Do not accept." You will then be taken to a new screen where you can fill in the "Reason for refusal" box.
5. If the information is correct, click 'next' and follow the instructions on your screen.

Tuition fees and course fees are set annually by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Read more on the website of the central government.

Indicative costs
Want to know what you can expect to pay for your chosen program? The program description provides an estimate of the tuition fees.

In our school fee guidelines (pdf) you can read which costs are paid by the school and which you have to pay yourself.

Read all about financial arrangements for your education here.

If you are 18 or older and are enrolled in a vocational (mbo) program, you can apply for student finance from DUO. The amount of your student finance depends on many different factors. You will find out when you apply. applying for student finance. Also read more information for students who are almost 18.

Many vocational students are also entitled to a supplementary grant.

Read all about financial arrangements for your education here.

If you or your family cannot afford the tuition fees for your full-time education, you may be able to apply for the MBO Student FundThis fund may pay the costs in whole or in part.

If you are 18 or older and are following a vocational training course, you can apply for student finance at DUOMany vocational students are also entitled to a supplementary grant.

Read all about financial arrangements for your education here.

The Minister of Education, Culture and Science and the House of Representatives want to reduce school costs for minor vocational students in this way.

If you order language, math, and citizenship learning materials through mbowebshop.nl, you'll automatically receive a €60 discount on the total amount. This discount applies to all full-time and part-time vocational (BBL) students born on or after September 1, 2007, for the current and upcoming school year, and to all students born on or after September 2026, 2027, for the 1-2008 school year.

View additional information from mbowebshop.nl here (pdf).

Click here to see how to order (pdf).

If you are 1 years or older on August 18st and are enrolled in a work-based learning program, you must pay the course fee to Summa. You will receive an invoice for this via email in October.

In the document Student fees regulations for secondary vocational education (MBO) Read all about it here. You'll also find an example of the e-invoice there (on page 4).

Vocational students enrolled in a full-time vocational program are entitled to reimbursement for public transport expenses. With a student travel product, you can travel for free or at a discount. You can read more about this on the DUO website.

The student travel product is available to all bol students, even if you are not yet 18 years old.
You must apply for it yourself via My DUO.

You can switch from a weekly to a weekend pass, or vice versa, via My DUO. The switch must be requested before May 1st.

You can read more about it on this page of duo.nl.

You may have purchased learning materials or licenses that are ultimately not used in class, or only rarely. The costs for this may be fully or partially covered. be reimbursed.

You can read all information about the start of your academic year, such as your first day of class and possibly your introduction, on this pageYou will also receive an email from the student administration in July with information about your class and how to order teaching materials.

You can find all locations of our schools on the page of your school and on the training pages.

The answer to most technical questions can be found in the knowledge base start.summacollege.nl. There also is a instructions on printing.

Have you passed your exam or are you leaving Summa for another reason? Then empty your inbox and download the files you want to keep from Canvas and OneDrive. If your account is closed, you will no longer be able to access them.

Terminate student financing
You are entitled to student finance up to and including the month in which you are deregistered by Summa.

Your deregistration date is not the date of your graduation ceremony, but the date on which you are certified as having passed. If this certification is in June, this means you must terminate your student finance by June 30th at the latest.

Your student grant doesn't stop automatically. You have to arrange this yourself. You can find out how to do this at duo.nl/klaarmetjestudie.

Cancel public transport travel product
If you are no longer entitled to your student travel product, you must cancel it yourself. This doesn't happen automatically if you terminate your student finance. If this is in June, make sure you cancel your travel product by June 30th at the latest. You will then no longer be allowed to travel with your public transport travel product from July 1st.

What should you do?
Cancel your student travel product at a top-up machine. The product will then immediately become invalid.

You can read more about this on the DUO websiteIf you continue your studies, separate rules apply, which you can also find here.

After returning your Student Travel Product, travel extra cheaply during off-peak hours. Whether you've graduated, finished your studies, or are continuing your exams, NS gives you one year of free NS Flex Dal Voordeel. This means traveling with a 1% discount during off-peak hours, 40% discount on weekends and holidays, and a 40% discount on group travel during off-peak hours for three fellow travelers.

Check https://www.ns.nl/studenten/afgestudeerd

Do you want to enroll in a higher professional education program and do you have resits in August or September? Then read all the information on this page.

Through which channels you reach those people, classic and out of the box. mydiplomas.nl (the DUO diploma register) In most cases you can request your diploma.

If this is not possible, for example because you obtained your diploma too long ago, you can this form (pdf) complete and send to the administration from the school where you obtained your diploma.

As a full-time student aged 18 or older, you pay tuition fees to the Education Executive Agency (DUO). If you complete or discontinue your studies before May 1st, you may be able to get a full or partial refund or cancel the installment plan. In that case, it's important that you deregister before May 1st.

Recovering tuition fees or terminating the installment plan isn't automatic. You must apply for this yourself in My DUO. Several conditions also apply. All relevant information can be found on duo.nl/lessons.

Through us training overview You'll find all courses and customized training programs here. You can register there by clicking the "Register" button. You'll also find contact information there if you have any questions.

Do you want to enroll in a higher professional education program and do you have resits in August or September? Then read all the information on this page.