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Front-end developer: career path within ICT support technician (BOL)

Good with people, even better with computers

Are you interested in websites, apps, and design? And would you enjoy building websites yourself that look good and are easy to use? Then the Front-end Developer specialization is for you.

What do you learn as a Front-end developer?

From webshops to apps: behind every website or app is a developer who ensures that everything looks good and works smoothly. As a Front-end Developer, you learn how to build websites and web apps that people can easily use.

You will learn to program with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. You will convert designs into working websites and ensure that everything works well on phones, tablets, and laptops. You will also test whether visitors can easily find what they are looking for. In doing so, you will discover how to use your code and creativity to create websites that look good and work well.

Who is this outflow for?

This career path suits you if you are creative, have an eye for design, and enjoy building websites and apps yourself. You like to see the immediate results of what you build and are curious about how websites work behind the scenes.

Almost every organization has a website or app that needs to be updated or improved regularly. Therefore, people are needed who can build and maintain websites. So, you will learn a trade where you can use your technical and creative talents.

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Would you prefer to take this course as a work-study program? Please contact one of our teachers. You can find the contact details at the bottom of this page under 'Can I contact a teacher?'

Areas of interest

ICT

More information.

What can you do after this major?

After this specialization, you can start working as

  • Front-end Developer
  • Web developer
  • Junior UX Developer
  • Webmaster

This is how this outflow direction is constructed

In the first year, you'll attend school five days a week. In the second year, you'll attend classes for the first six months and do an internship for the second.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the school year (18 August).

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following school year are announced there no later than July 1st.

Laptop

As a student in this program, you cannot do without a computer. Check the overview for the correct specifications of the laptop you need.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask one of our teachers your questions using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Contact: Dmitri Denie

E-mail
Contact: Dmitri Denie

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What can you do after this major?

After this specialization, you can start working as

  • Front-end Developer
  • Web developer
  • Junior UX Developer
  • Webmaster

This is how this outflow direction is constructed

In the first year, you'll attend school five days a week. In the second year, you'll attend classes for the first six months and do an internship for the second.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

You only pay this if you are 1 years or older at the start of the school year (18 August).

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following school year are announced there no later than July 1st.

Laptop

As a student in this program, you cannot do without a computer. Check the overview for the correct specifications of the laptop you need.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask one of our teachers your questions using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Contact: Dmitri Denie

E-mail
Contact: Dmitri Denie

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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