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Optician (ball)

An eye for your customers

Your eyes are incredibly important. A good eye exam, the right glasses or contact lenses… it makes all the difference. People want to see well and look good. And you make that happen!

Your eyes are incredibly important. A good eye exam, the right glasses or contact lenses… it makes all the difference. People want to see well and look good. And you make that happen! 

As an optician, you need extensive knowledge about eyes, vision, and health. Glasses or contact lenses? You offer advice. Which glasses suit which face? Hard or soft lenses, daily or night lenses? You know all the pros and cons. You enjoy helping your customers. You also enjoy grinding, repairing, and fitting lenses.

You'll also manage staff and oversee the store, workshop, and eye exam room. You'll ensure there's enough selection and stock in the store. You'll keep up with the latest fashions and manage your store's advertising. And you'll develop sound business strategies. In short, you'll keep the entire store running smoothly. How? You'll learn that in school!

Curious about the possibilities of the profession? You can find everything about it on the page werkenindeoptiek.nl !

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As an optician, you can start your own shop or work as a branch manager. You can also progress to a higher professional education program, such as Optometry or Business Administration.

What does your education look like?

In the first year, you'll attend classes at school four days a week and do a one-day internship. In the second and third years, you'll attend classes at school three days a week and do a two-day internship.

Our educational program is tailored to you, so you determine your own learning pace. 

You will receive lessons in our new, modern learning environment at Sterrenlaan 10 in Eindhoven.

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 1.511 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

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.

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
Optics: teacher Jorinde van Hooff
Optics: teacher Ilse Pennings

E-mail
Optics: teacher Jorinde van Hooff
Optics: teacher Ilse Pennings

Instagram
DM to @summabeautyandlifestyle

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 an optician, you can start your own shop or work as a branch manager. You can also progress to a higher professional education program, such as Optometry or Business Administration.

What does your education look like?

In the first year, you'll attend classes at school four days a week and do a one-day internship. In the second and third years, you'll attend classes at school three days a week and do a two-day internship.

Our educational program is tailored to you, so you determine your own learning pace. 

You will receive lessons in our new, modern learning environment at Sterrenlaan 10 in Eindhoven.

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 1.511 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

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.

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
Optics: teacher Jorinde van Hooff
Optics: teacher Ilse Pennings

E-mail
Optics: teacher Jorinde van Hooff
Optics: teacher Ilse Pennings

Instagram
DM to @summabeautyandlifestyle

It is also possible to attend a walk-along day, tour, or open house. You can find all activities in our calendar.

Industry news

Optician training courses at a new location after the Christmas holidays
Optician training courses at a new location after the Christmas holidays
July 04, 2025
The optician training courses are moving. After the Christmas holidays, you'll enter a completely renovated and refreshed learning environment at Sterrenlaan 10.
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