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Are you considering a private school or private primary education for your child? Read more.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":16414,"parent":20713,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/kennisbank-detail.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[307,293],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21938","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-start-at-primary-school","category-starten-op-basisschool"],"acf":{"inhoud":[{"acf_fc_layout":"inhoud_blok","afbeelding_of_video":"geen","afbeelding":false,"video":null,"intro":"Most children in the Netherlands go to a school funded by the government. But there are also private schools where parents pay themselves. What is a private primary school? What about the costs? When do you choose a private or private school?","inhoud":"

Rules that apply to regular schools do not always apply to private schools. If you choose a private school for your child, make sure you read well about the<\/span> specific rules<\/span> for private education<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What is a private school?<\/h3>\n

A private primary school or private school is a school that does not get money from the government, but is paid for by parents, foundations, or companies.<\/p>\n

Private primary schools have more freedom in their teaching methods, learning methods, and organization. This often lets them offer a different education than non-private schools. The education inspectorate still checks the quality of private schools.<\/p>\n

Features of private schools<\/h3>\n
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  • At a private school, parents pay all the education costs themselves. The government does not pay.<\/li>\n
  • Private schools often have smaller classes, so there is more personal attention for your child.<\/li>\n
  • Your child must sometimes meet certain admission rules for private schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Reasons to choose a private primary school<\/h3>\n
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    • Does your child need extra attention or support? Private schools have smaller classes, and teachers can give more individual attention to your child.<\/li>\n
    • Private schools can adjust their curriculum to the needs of the students. This can help children who cannot or do not want to keep up in a regular school.<\/li>\n
    • Private schools often offer extra facilities and activities outside school that help in the child’s overall development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Costs of a private primary school<\/h3>\n

      The school fees for private primary schools depend on the school and the facilities it offers. The costs usually range between \u20ac4,000 and \u20ac20,000 per year. This amount can be higher if the school offers extra services or activities.<\/p>\n

      It is important to balance these costs against the benefits and check if the costs fit your budget.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Types of schools","url":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/types-of-schools\/","target":""},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"

      What to look for in private education?<\/h3>\n

      If you are unsure about choosing a private school, it is important to look at the costs, the curriculum, and the school’s values. Talk to other parents and visit open days to get a good idea of the school culture and if it fits your child’s needs.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Meer over particulier onderwijs","url":"https:\/\/www.particulieronderwijsnederland.nl\/","target":"_blank"},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"faq","selecteer_faq":"Soorten basisscholen"},{"acf_fc_layout":"call_to_action","selecteer_call_to_action":"gerelateerde_onderwerpen_lijst","berichten_met_prioriteit":false,"download_pdf":false,"veelgestelde_vragen_verwijzing":{"titel":"","knop_tekst":"","url":""}}],"banner_subtitel":"","samenvatting":"Are you considering a private school or private primary education for your child? 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