Dutch schools-Is there a deadline for admissions' applications?

Teraina · 2021-04-05T12:03:21+02:00

Find essential info about deadlines for admissions to Dutch pre-schools, especially for expat families, and get tips on starting your search.

Teraina Member

Member since 09 December 2020

TerainaMember05 April 2021 10:03:21

Hello

I was wondering if anyone could give me info about Dutch pre-schools. Is there a deadline for admissions' applications? What if an expat family arrives in the country post those deadlines? Could the child be admitted at any point at a local pre-school?
Any help with where I should start my school search for pre-schools (3-4 years old kids) ?

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Angelika333 Active member

Member since 01 April 2018

Angelika333Active member06 April 2021 10:14:25

Hey there. Pre schools, just like primary schools and secondary schools, have long waiting lists. Basically, you will have to reserve a place before the kid is being conceived, but most people wait until the child is born. That is, if you want your kid to go to a high class school and if you live in an urban area. If on the other hand you live in a rural area and you don't mind a school in a lesser neighbourhood, you might have a chance of putting your child to pre school right away.