Secondary Education for Speakers of Other Languages (VOAT)
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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 is part of secondary education. You do not have to pay tuition fees for this. If your parents/guardians have little or no money for the course, you can apply for additional allowance from DUOYou are not entitled to a student public transport card.
What prior education do you need?
You can start if you don't speak Dutch or don't speak it well and are between 15,5 and 18 years old. EThere are no specific entry requirements for this training program. We'll first assess your language and math level and how you learn. You'll then be placed in a group. You'll work at your own level and 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.
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.
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 is part of secondary education. You do not have to pay tuition fees for this. If your parents/guardians have little or no money for the course, you can apply for additional allowance from DUOYou are not entitled to a student public transport card.
What prior education do you need?
You can start if you don't speak Dutch or don't speak it well and are between 15,5 and 18 years old. EThere are no specific entry requirements for this training program. We'll first assess your language and math level and how you learn. You'll then be placed in a group. You'll work at your own level and 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.
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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