Het Onderwijsloket: English information
Are you considering a career in education in the Netherlands? As the Dutch national education desk we are here to inform you about the possibilities.
Het Onderwijsloket: the information platform for people who want to work in education in the Netherlands
Het Onderwijsloket is a national education desk that was launched in early 2020 at the initiative of the Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (VH) and the Universities of the Netherlands (UNL). We aspire to inform anyone who is considering a career within the Dutch education system about the possibilities and required steps. Whether you already have teaching experience abroad or are entirely new to the education sector, we are here to help you find the best way. The advisors of het Onderwijsloket can answer questions about where your teaching qualification can be assessed and certified, which routes are available to you if you want to obtain a teaching qualification and what practical matters you should take into account.
The Dutch education system
Would you like to become a teacher in the Netherlands, and are you interested to learn more about the possibilities? It is useful to gain an understanding of the Dutch education system and all its ramifications. The Netherlands offers a wide range of education sectors and levels which makes the Dutch education system very layered. You can read everything about this in our article.
Working in Dutch education
Are you considering a career in education in the Netherlands? There are several things to take into account. Find out more about the different positions in Dutch schools and the requirements you must meet.
Foreign teaching qualifications
Have you worked as a teacher and obtained a teaching qualification outside of the Netherlands? And are you interested to learn more about teaching possibilities in the Netherlands? There are several steps to be taken and a number of important things to take into consideration. In the article we will share the procedure with you and introduce you to relevant parties.
International schools and bilingual education
Did you know that some schools in the Netherlands offer bilingual education (commonly Dutch-English)? And that there are several international schools, both elementary schools and high schools? It could be worthwhile exploring your teaching possibilities here. Typically, different language requirements apply which could be especially attractive for internationals.
