All-round Assistant Business Services (secretarial and financial) (work-based learning)
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What are you becoming?
As an All-round Business Services Assistant, you can work at many companies. Think of positions like office assistant, management assistant/executive secretary, or even administrative financial assistant. After completing this program, you can progress to a level 4 program.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work at least 1 hours a week at an accredited training company. You'll follow modular courses, and together with a career counselor/coach, you'll determine your schedule and gain insight into when you can take your exams.
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 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.
Other costs
For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. 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.
Additionally
You are 18 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.
Work
During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.
For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships, and professions, visit www.s-bb.nl.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your teacher any questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.
WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.
What are you becoming?
As an All-round Business Services Assistant, you can work at many companies. Think of positions like office assistant, management assistant/executive secretary, or even administrative financial assistant. After completing this program, you can progress to a level 4 program.
What does your education look like?
You'll attend classes at school one day a week. You'll also work at least 1 hours a week at an accredited training company. You'll follow modular courses, and together with a career counselor/coach, you'll determine your schedule and gain insight into when you can take your exams.
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 2026-2027 school year is 762 euros.
Other costs
For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. 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.
Additionally
You are 18 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.
Work
During a personal interview or introductory meeting, we'll determine if this program is a good fit for you. To participate in this program, you must work at an accredited training company. If you don't work for such a company, we'll help you find a suitable work placement. You'll be responsible for finding one yourself.
For an overview of recognized training companies and more information about the labor market, internships, and professions, visit www.s-bb.nl.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your teacher any questions using the contact information below. If you contact us during or just before the holidays, you may not receive a response until after the holidays.
WhatsApp
Contact: Judith Smits
E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
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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