Frequently asked questions

Yes, every child between the ages of 5 and 17 has a right to education, regardless of where they come from. Do you have children aged between 5 and 17 who speak a little or no Dutch yet? You can register your child(ren) for the newcomer class in primary education or the international transition class in secondary education. Go here for more information: https://www.amsterdam.nl/onderwijs-jeugd/onderwijs-nieuwkomers/

The selection guide will help you choose a secondary school that suits your child. On the website schoolkeuze020, you can read all about the transition from grade 8 to secondary school. It complements the 2024 Selection Guide. All Amsterdam grade 8 students will receive that guide in October 2023.

Download the selection guide (PDF, 9,8 MB).

De open dagen kan je vinden op: https://schoolkeuze020.nl/open-dagen/

Voor vragen over de overstap naar het voorgezet onderwijs kunt terecht bij www.schoolkeuze020.nl of neem contact op via telefoonnummer 020-8119944 of per mail: servicedesk.ouders@elkadam.nl. Voor overige vragen of opmerkingen, kunt u contact opnemen met Schoolwijzer Amsterdam via email.