Netherlands
A small country with an area of over 41,000 square kilometers with a population of 17 million, the Netherlands ranks 11th on US News and World Report's Best Country for Education rankings in 2018. There are about 3.5 million students - students study in more than 8,700 schools every day. The educational program is taught in Dutch but many schools teach in English as well.
The Netherlands is among the top countries with the best quality education in Europe. Equal study opportunities for local students as well as international students depending on their interests. Students can choose to study research-oriented at research universities or application-oriented at universities of applied sciences.
One of the things that makes the Dutch education quality is freedom. Schools can decide what and how to teach. Of course, the government also has regulations on the number of study hours per year, exam goals. Education in the Netherlands is administered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science (Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap). The main content of the article includes the following sections:
- Primary Education (Primair Onderwijs/PO).
- Secondary Education (Voortgezet Onderwijs/VO).
- Vocational secondary education (Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs/MBO).
- Higher Education (Hoger Onderwijs/HO).
- Diploma system in the Netherlands.
According to Dutch law, children are required to attend school from the age of 5 to 17. After this age, students can choose the appropriate learning path.
Quality Index: 70.3
Opportunity Index: 67.21