{"id":23116,"date":"2026-01-15T16:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/niet-gecategoriseerd\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-open-day\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:43:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:43:34","slug":"how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/news\/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-an-open-day\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get the most out of an open day"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This is how you choose a secondary school.","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":20262,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[315,310,328,314],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-exams","category-mbo","category-news","category-to-secondary-school"],"acf":{"samenvatting":"This is how you choose a secondary school.","banner_afbeelding":false,"banner_subtitel":"","inhoud":[{"acf_fc_layout":"inhoud_blok","afbeelding_of_video":"geen","afbeelding":false,"video":null,"intro":"The open days have started again. Schools across the country invite parents and children to come and have a look. A good moment to discover which school suits your child and your family.","inhoud":"<h3 data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"287\">An important moment for parent and child<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"587\">An open day is often more than just a tour. You get a first impression of the atmosphere at school, meet teachers, and see how lessons are given in class. Be sure to take your child and listen to what he or she experiences. A good feeling is just as important as good results.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"626\">How to get the most out of an open day<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"894\">Go well prepared. Think about what is important to you and ask questions about it. Consider class size, extra support, the teaching style, and how the school cooperates with parents. Write down your impressions, especially if you visit several schools.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"928\">Comparing helps when choosing<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1201\">It can help to visit several open days. Comparing schools often makes clearer where your child will feel most comfortable. 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