Host/Hostess (bol)
More information.
What are you becoming?
As a host or hostess, you'll work in a café, restaurant, diner, catering company, or hotel, for example. You can also continue your studies with a level 3 or 4 program.
What does your education look like?
In the second year you will specialize and choose your final major.
At school, theory and practice are largely intertwined, with learning primarily focused on practical situations. You'll also complete an internship at an accredited training company.
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
In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Other educational supplies
In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. 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
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For basic vocational training (level 2) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a basic vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a framework vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical track, or a mixed track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have an entry-level training or basic vocational training diploma (level 2).
- You have proof that you have successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). This proof is 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 or student?
Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers or students using the contact information below:
WhatsApp
Hospitality teacher Wouter Kruizinga
Student Willem Phillipsen
Student kitchen Mara Stroop
Student kitchen Ilayda
Student service Kim Bijnen
E-mail
Hospitality teacher Wouter Kruizinga
Student service Kim Bijnen
Instagram
Student, DM to Willem Phillipsen
Student kitchen, DM to @xmarastroop
Student kitchen, DM to @ilaydaa.ma
It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.
What are you becoming?
As a host or hostess, you'll work in a café, restaurant, diner, catering company, or hotel, for example. You can also continue your studies with a level 3 or 4 program.
What does your education look like?
In the second year you will specialize and choose your final major.
At school, theory and practice are largely intertwined, with learning primarily focused on practical situations. You'll also complete an internship at an accredited training company.
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
In many courses, students cannot do without a computer. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.
Other educational supplies
In addition to books and digital teaching materials, other educational materials for personal use are required/desired for following this course. Read more about it here.
Elective courses
During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your knowledge. For example, in entrepreneurship, management, programming, or a language. 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
Study in figures provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.
What prior education do you need?
For basic vocational training (level 2) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a basic vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a framework vocational track, a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a theoretical track, or a mixed track.
- You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
- You have an entry-level training or basic vocational training diploma (level 2).
- You have proof that you have successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). This proof is 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 or student?
Teachers and students know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers or students using the contact information below:
WhatsApp
Hospitality teacher Wouter Kruizinga
Student Willem Phillipsen
Student kitchen Mara Stroop
Student kitchen Ilayda
Student service Kim Bijnen
E-mail
Hospitality teacher Wouter Kruizinga
Student service Kim Bijnen
Instagram
Student, DM to Willem Phillipsen
Student kitchen, DM to @xmarastroop
Student kitchen, DM to @ilaydaa.ma
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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