Secondary Education for Speakers of Other Languages (VOAT)
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How can I apply?
Which subjects will I take?
The subjects you will take:
- Dutch as a second language (NT2)
- Social orientation
- General education (geography, history, biology)
- I.T.
- Arithmetic/mathematics
- English
- Orientation on profession and training
- Cooking/household economics
- Technique
- Manual dexterity
- Drama
- Sports
You'll take tests for most subjects. This allows you, your teachers, and your parents/guardians to see how you're doing. You'll take a language test a few times a year. You'll receive a report card twice a year.
What are the tuition fees?
VOAT falls under secondary education. You do not have to pay tuition fees for this. If your parents/guardians have little or no money for the program, you can apply for a supplementary allowance from DUO.
You are not entitled to a student travel product for public transport.
What prior education do you need?
You can start if you do not speak Dutch yet or do not speak it well, and are between 15,5 and 18 years old. There are no other specific educational requirements for following this training program. We will first assess your language and math level and how you learn. After that, you will be placed in a group. You work at your own level and at your own pace.
Where can I find the school plan?
In the school plan, you can read what the goal of this program is and how we intend to achieve that goal. View the school plan here.
After your training at VOAT
At VOAT, you'll learn for one to three years. After completing the program, you can:
- To secondary education (vmbo, havo or vwo)
- Towards a vocational education
- Going to work
Your options depend on your Dutch proficiency and how long it took you to reach your current level. Your results in other subjects and your study skills also play a role.
How can I apply?
Which subjects will I take?
The subjects you will take:
- Dutch as a second language (NT2)
- Social orientation
- General education (geography, history, biology)
- I.T.
- Arithmetic/mathematics
- English
- Orientation on profession and training
- Cooking/household economics
- Technique
- Manual dexterity
- Drama
- Sports
You'll take tests for most subjects. This allows you, your teachers, and your parents/guardians to see how you're doing. You'll take a language test a few times a year. You'll receive a report card twice a year.
What are the tuition fees?
VOAT falls under secondary education. You do not have to pay tuition fees for this. If your parents/guardians have little or no money for the program, you can apply for a supplementary allowance from DUO.
You are not entitled to a student travel product for public transport.
What prior education do you need?
You can start if you do not speak Dutch yet or do not speak it well, and are between 15,5 and 18 years old. There are no other specific educational requirements for following this training program. We will first assess your language and math level and how you learn. After that, you will be placed in a group. You work at your own level and at your own pace.
Where can I find the school plan?
In the school plan, you can read what the goal of this program is and how we intend to achieve that goal. View the school plan here.
After your training at VOAT
At VOAT, you'll learn for one to three years. After completing the program, you can:
- To secondary education (vmbo, havo or vwo)
- Towards a vocational education
- Going to work
Your options depend on your Dutch proficiency and how long it took you to reach your current level. Your results in other subjects and your study skills also play a role.
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