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Structure of the mbo program<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Students from mbo programs move on to a job or a hbo program. To prepare your child well for this, an mbo program has three parts: a basic part, a profile part, and a choice part. Below we list these for you.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Types and levels of mbo courses","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/types-and-levels-of-secondary-vocational-education-courses\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"

Basic part \u2013 general subjects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The program starts with the basic part. The government sets the requirements for these subjects. The basic part includes the general subjects Dutch language, maths, career, and citizenship. Students at level 4 also follow English.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Math exam mbo","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/rekenexamen-mbo\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"

Basic part \u2013 job-specific subjects<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Besides general subjects, the basic part also has job-specific subjects. These cover the general knowledge, skills and attitude the student must have. The basic part is about half of the program. These practical subjects are important to prepare your child for a future job.<\/p>\n

Profile part<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Besides the basic part, there is a profile part. Your child chooses a direction and specializes within the chosen field. The name of the profile is on the diploma (for example: ICT manager). The profile part is about one third of the program. Together with the basic part, it forms the student’s qualification. The basic and profile parts are fixed parts of the program.<\/p>\n

Choice part<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The last part of an mbo program is the choice part. In the choice part the student picks subjects to broaden or deepen knowledge. This can make moving within mbo or to hbo easier. Or improve chances on the job market. 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