Social worker (bol)

After three years, you'll graduate as a social worker (also known as a social worker) and can start working for a municipality, housing association, or welfare organization, for example. Alternatively, you can continue your studies at a university of applied sciences (HBO). You can, for example, progress to the following HBO programs: Social Work, Pedagogy, Applied Psychology (with mathematics at the senior general secondary education level), and the Social Legal Services program. Whatever you choose, we'll work together to ensure you're well-prepared for the future.

During your Social Worker training, in addition to subjects you need for your future profession, you will also take a number of general subjects and do an internship.

• In the first year of your program, you'll first explore your options: you'll carefully examine your training and profession, and identify your learning needs. Who am I as a social worker, what are their areas of expertise, and how can I develop within these areas? 
• In the second year, as a social worker, you'll focus on social services and/or cultural work. You'll complete a three-day internship. A Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) is required for the internship. 
• In the third year, you'll complete a graduation internship. You'll research a specific topic within your internship, identifying areas for improvement. You'll then develop an action plan and implement improvement measures. You'll need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for the internship.

During your studies, you'll work increasingly independently. You'll increasingly determine your own learning path. Once you've mastered all the work processes for your future career, you can graduate.

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.

The statutory tuition fee for the 2026-2027 school year is €1.511. Check DUO.nl for possible student financing.

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.

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For many courses, students cannot do without a laptop. See the overview whether this applies to your course and download the correct specifications.

During your studies, you'll choose one or more electives to specialize or broaden your training. These electives will primarily shape your career as a social worker. Consider electives such as social security, labor market participation, or youth and parenting support. 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 provides clear information about this program and its job prospects. Want to learn more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

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.

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.

To be eligible for an internship, you need a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG). Almost all training companies require this. We recommend that you ensure you can obtain a VOG before starting your program. This will prevent you from being unable to complete an internship and possibly having to discontinue your program. Read all about the Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) here.

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions to our teachers using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Social worker: teacher Coen Berg
Social worker: teacher Max van de Veerdonk

E-mail
Social worker: teacher Coen Berg
Social worker: teacher Max van de Veerdonk

Instagram
DM to @sociaalwerksummacollege

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