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How do you know which type and level of course suits your child? Below is an overview to make the choice easier.","inhoud":"<h3><strong>What level?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>First, it is important that your child knows at what level they start. The previous education decides that. There are four different levels in secondary vocational education with the following entry requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Level 1 entry course: one-year course for anyone from 16 years without a diploma.<\/li>\n<li>Level 2 basic vocational course: one to two-year course for students with at least a vmbo basic diploma or secondary vocational level 1, or a transfer certificate from year three to four havo or vwo.<\/li>\n<li>Level 3 professional course: two to three-year course for students with at least a vmbo kader diploma or secondary vocational level 2, or a transfer certificate from year three to four havo or vwo.<\/li>\n<li>Level 4 middle management course: for students with at least a vmbo kader diploma or secondary vocational level 2, or a transfer certificate from year three to four havo or vwo.<\/li>\n<li>Level 4 specialist course: one-year course for students who want to continue after finishing secondary vocational level 3 in the same profession.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Students without a diploma can also choose to take an entrance exam for a secondary vocational course at level 2, 3 or 4.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Mbo level 1: entry course","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/mbo-level-1-entrance-course\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Mbo level 2: basic vocational education","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/mbo-level-2-basic-vocational-training\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Mbo level 3: vocational training","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/mbo-level-3-vocational-training\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Mbo level 4: middle management and specialist training","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/mbo-level-4-middle-management-and-specialist-course\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"<h3><strong>Bol and Bbl<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Within mbo there are different levels and types of courses: bol and bbl. In a vocational training route (bol), your child goes to school most hours. They also gain practice experience through internships. In the vocational guidance route (bbl), students work four days a week and go to school one day a week. It is important to check if your child likes studying at school or prefers practical work as much as possible.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"The vocational education pathway","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/the-vocational-guided-learning-path-bbl\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"The vocational training pathway","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/the-vocational-training-learning-path-bol\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"<h3><strong>Recognized mbo programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Does your child have an mbo program in mind? Always check if it is recognized. You can do this in the Crebo register. Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.duo.nl\/open_onderwijsdata\/middelbaar-beroepsonderwijs\/erkende-opleidingen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the DUO website<\/a>. There you will also find the official name of the course. 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