Basic Year Commerce level 3 or 4 (bol)
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What does your education look like?
Year 1 is a foundation year in which you follow lessons together with students from the Commercial Employee, (Junior) Account Manager, Business Administration and Recruiter courses.
Practical assignments form the foundation of the program. You'll learn professional skills through lectures, workshops, group learning, or independent study. In the commercial center (our practical space), you'll work on assignments for regional companies. Your learning process might include coaching during telephone sales, guidance in market research, or even pitching your results to your client. This effective learning method offers ample opportunities to adapt to your learning style.
During this challenging program, you'll be challenged to come up with creative solutions. You'll learn sales and influencing techniques by applying your commercial and financial knowledge. The program combines an internship (from the first year onwards) and school. You can find a suitable internship yourself.
The learning years consist of: 15% elective parts, 35% profile part, 50% basic part.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course 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 €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
During your studies, you'll choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. These include topics like entrepreneurial behavior, personal development, adapting to innovation, and digital skills. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Study in figures
The study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job market prospects. View the figures for Commercial level 3 en Commercial level 4. Want to know more about these figures? Then take a look at 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
It is important that you have had subjects from the Economics sector in your package.
You can also take the Basic Year in Commerce as a level 3 course, provided you meet the entry requirements for level 3.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers and students know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your 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
Teacher of Commercial Professions: Roel Geelen
E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher of Commercial Professions: Roel Geelen
Instagram
Student Tulsi Gokoel, DM to: @x.tulsi
Student Freek Hoppenbrouwers, DM to: @freek_20
Student Julieta Grigoryan, DM to: @julietas_beautycorner
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.
What does your education look like?
Year 1 is a foundation year in which you follow lessons together with students from the Commercial Employee, (Junior) Account Manager, Business Administration and Recruiter courses.
Practical assignments form the foundation of the program. You'll learn professional skills through lectures, workshops, group learning, or independent study. In the commercial center (our practical space), you'll work on assignments for regional companies. Your learning process might include coaching during telephone sales, guidance in market research, or even pitching your results to your client. This effective learning method offers ample opportunities to adapt to your learning style.
During this challenging program, you'll be challenged to come up with creative solutions. You'll learn sales and influencing techniques by applying your commercial and financial knowledge. The program combines an internship (from the first year onwards) and school. You can find a suitable internship yourself.
The learning years consist of: 15% elective parts, 35% profile part, 50% basic part.
Education and Examination Regulations (OER)
The Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a course specify what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this and an overview of the exams that will be taken. Find the OER for your course 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 €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.
Other costs
For an estimate of the additional costs for this course, please see mbowebshop.nlEvery year, by July 1st, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there. To actually order, you must log in with your Summa account.
Laptop
For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Elective courses
During your studies, you'll choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. These include topics like entrepreneurial behavior, personal development, adapting to innovation, and digital skills. You'll receive more information about the electives available during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam. Read more about elective courses.
Study in figures
The study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job market prospects. View the figures for Commercial level 3 en Commercial level 4. Want to know more about these figures? Then take a look at 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
It is important that you have had subjects from the Economics sector in your package.
You can also take the Basic Year in Commerce as a level 3 course, provided you meet the entry requirements for level 3.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers and students know what's going on at school. You can easily ask your 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
Teacher of Commercial Professions: Roel Geelen
E-mail
Contact: Judith Smits
Teacher of Commercial Professions: Roel Geelen
Instagram
Student Tulsi Gokoel, DM to: @x.tulsi
Student Freek Hoppenbrouwers, DM to: @freek_20
Student Julieta Grigoryan, DM to: @julietas_beautycorner
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.
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