Entrance – Assistant catering, food or food industry (bol)
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What are you becoming?
With your entry-level diploma, you can work at a variety of businesses (usually in the kitchen) such as restaurants, fast-food restaurants, catering companies, kiosks, bakeries, or patisserie shops. You may also be able to continue your studies at a level 2 vocational education (MBO) program.
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What does your education look like?
You'll have a permanent mentor and work in a group of up to 15 students. You'll receive intensive guidance and theoretical and practical lessons at school.
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
You pay €100 for learning materials. The school uses this to purchase all learning resources, such as consumables and software licenses. This also covers additional tests and exams.
Elective courses
You'll take courses that prepare you for the profession, as well as standard courses like Dutch and math. There are also electives that let you choose what you want to learn. You'll receive more information about this during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam.
What prior education do you need?
For the entrance course (level 1) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You are at least 16 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.
- You cannot follow a level 2, 3, or 4 vocational education course because you do not meet the admission requirements for those courses.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:
Social media coordinator
DM to @summaplus
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?
With your entry-level diploma, you can work at a variety of businesses (usually in the kitchen) such as restaurants, fast-food restaurants, catering companies, kiosks, bakeries, or patisserie shops. You may also be able to continue your studies at a level 2 vocational education (MBO) program.
This is one of your teachers
What does your education look like?
You'll have a permanent mentor and work in a group of up to 15 students. You'll receive intensive guidance and theoretical and practical lessons at school.
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
You pay €100 for learning materials. The school uses this to purchase all learning resources, such as consumables and software licenses. This also covers additional tests and exams.
Elective courses
You'll take courses that prepare you for the profession, as well as standard courses like Dutch and math. There are also electives that let you choose what you want to learn. You'll receive more information about this during your program. Each elective concludes with an exam.
What prior education do you need?
For the entrance course (level 1) you must meet one of the following conditions:
- You are at least 16 years old on August 1 of the year in which you start the course.
- You cannot follow a level 2, 3, or 4 vocational education course because you do not meet the admission requirements for those courses.
Can I contact a teacher or student?
Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:
Social media coordinator
DM to @summaplus
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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