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HIGHER EDUCATION Webster University

Webster Leiden Campus is the only American-accredited institution in the off ering both a BA/BS (undergraduate) and MA/ MBA (graduate and post-graduate) education. Since Webster began The following schools in the Leiden region off er high-quality off ering American accredited degrees in the Netherlands, over education and a broad choice of bachelor’s and master’s 2,000 students have graduated here. The Leiden campus is home to programmes. a wide variety of students from over 50 countries worldwide as well as to staff and faculty who are just as diverse. webster.nl mboRijnland

Leiden University was founded in 1575 and is one of ’s mboRijnland off er a wide range in the fi eld of general education, leading international research universities. The university off ers a vocational education and contract teaching. To train students to wide range of bachelor’s and master’s programmes, varying from enter professions in various sectors: beauty care & hairdressing, humanities and law to science and medicine. Leiden University’s business, commerce, electrical engineering & automation, enginee- knowledge and expertise have a strong international focus. The ring & technology, health care, ICT and personal & social services. programmes in Leiden and attract both Dutch and mborijnland.nl/English international students. Education in the LUMC Visas Contact For over 440 years, Leiden University has been at the forefront of Expat Centre Leiden medical science and education. Today, the Faculty of Medicine is If you want to stay in the Netherlands for longer than 90 Leiden region hosted by Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). days, you may need an authorisation for temporary stay (MVV). An MVV is also called a long-stay visa. A long-stay We are located in the Tourist Information Summer courses visa will allow you to travel to the Netherlands to collect (VVV) on the ground fl oor in the Leiden University off ers a unique range of summer courses which your residence permit. netherlandsandyou.nl Stationsweg 25, 2312 AV Leiden. allow you to broaden or deepen your knowledge, or share your expertise with fellow students. The choice of academic courses T +31 71 516 6005 is very diverse, ranging from Law, Big Data, Languages and Linguistics to Maths and Natural Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Child benefit [email protected] Sciences and Education. The courses vary from 3 days to 3 weeks. universiteitleiden.nl/en Parents can receive money from the government towards expatcentreleiden.nl the cost of raising children under the age of 18. If you live or work in the Netherlands and have children younger than 18, you will probably receive child benefi t (kinder- Monday 9.00 - 17.00hrs bijslag) from the Social Insurance Bank (SVB) and you Wednesday 9.00 - 17.00hrs may be entitled to a child budget. If your children receive childcare, you might also receive childcare benefi t. An appointment is required for registration. Mind you: Both parents need to be in the Netherlands to For questions please walk in without an receive child benefi t. svb.nl/int/en/ appointment.

Daycare and out of school care ExpatCentreLeiden Childcare benefi t (kinderopvang toeslag) helps you pay for childcare. Receipt of this benefi t depends on your income and the number of hours you and your partner @ExpatLeiden work. It is paid by the Benefi ts Offi ce of the Tax and Customs Administration. belastingdienst.nl Expat Centre Leiden University of Applied Sciences Leiden (UAS Leiden - Hogeschool Leiden)

The Dutch education system features two types of institution of higher education: research universities and universities of applied sciences. UAS Leiden is a university of applied sciences. University of Applied Sciences Leiden off ers several programmes in English. hsleiden.nl/hsl-en

expatcentreleiden.nl Choosing the right school or other form of education for Good to know about Dutch schools: Years Programme (IBMYP) and the International Baccalaureate your child is one of the hardest decisions you’ll make Diploma Programme (IBDP). From age 11 to 16, it off ers the fi ve as a parent when relocating abroad. Discover the type • All schools are funded by the government. year IBMYP. On completing this programme, students are awarded the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Certifi cate if they of schools available in the Leiden region and how to • In In the Netherlands, you have publicly-run (openbare) and meet certain criteria. Students must have followed the Programme choose the right one for your child. privately-run schools. Publicly-run schools are both funded for at least two consecutive years in order to apply for the IBMYP and run by the Dutch government. Privately-run schools Certifi cate and Record of Achievement. During the fi nal two years have their own boards, which usually consist of parents or the school off ers the IB Diploma Programme. isrlo.nl International or Dutch school? representatives of the foundation which established the school. Privately-run schools receive the same government Your search for a school will start with the choice between internatio- funding as publicly-run schools. 3. The British School in the Netherlands (BSN), nal and Dutch schools, each choice has its own advantages. If you are planning to stay in the Netherlands for a short period, or moving on to • Most schools will ask parents to pay a ‘voluntary parental The only school in Europe that off ers a full British and International another foreign country following your stay, an international school may contribution’ towards the school’s fund for extra expenses. curriculum. With GCSE examinations and four exam pathways from provide your child with a sense of continuity. If you would like your child The amount of this contribution varies from 50 – 800 euro. to experience the local culture and pick up the language, you may prefer the age of 16 (A levels, the IBDP, IBCP and BTEC qualifi cations), to choose a Dutch school. Another factor to consider is the considerable the students can choose to study anywhere in the world. The BSN price diff erence. On our website expatcentreleiden.nl you will fi nd a is ambitious, innovative and ready to off er unique educational guide to choosing a school. The website provides a great deal of detailed opportunities to ensure your child makes outstanding academic information about the options for primary education in Leiden. International education and personal progress. The senior school is located in Voorschoten, three junior schools are located in the The Hague region. It is advisable to visit several schools in order to get a feel for each In the Netherlands, there are four types of international schools: britishschool.nl DISTANCE FROM school – choosing a school is a very personal decision. When deciding LEIDEN CITY CENTRE TO THE SCHOOL upon a school for your child, you are also, to a certain extent, deter- 1. government-funded Dutch schools with an international mining how your child will learn academically, and grow emotionally, education department 4. The American School of The Hague (ASH), physically and socially. 2. private international schools The Expat Centre and the Municipality of Leiden organize seminars 3. foreign national schools American School of The Hague (ASH) off ers a complete Early about education in general, covering which schools off er English Childhood through to pre-university education, with Elementary, language from group 1, international schools and how to fi nd a school in 4. schools associated with embassies Middle and High School programmes for students aged 3 - 18. In , Leiden, , , Voorschoten and Zoeterwou- addition, the school is in the unique position of being able to off er de. Visit expatcentreleiden.nl for more information. An international school either follows an international curriculum, or dedicated Special Education programmes in each of the school a curriculum that complies with the educational system and legis- divisions. ash.nl lation of a specifi c country other than the Netherlands. Such schools Dutch education system are mainly attended by foreign children. Generally, schools in the Netherlands off er high-quality education. Compulsory education (leerplicht) in the Netherlands applies to all ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY children aged 5 to 16, or until a child obtains a ‘diploma’. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE 2 REGION Job market 4 km 1. Elckerlyc International Primary School, Research 22 Master Leiderdorp Master Master 6 km 20 Elckerlyc is a member of The Dutch International Primary Schools 4 5 km 1 MBO HBO WO (DIPS). This means that this school off ers international education Bachelor Bachelor 18 embedded in a Dutch context. As such, Elckerlyc operates within the framework of the Dutch educational system, unlike private internati- 7 km 16 partial VMBO HAVO VWO onal and foreign educational facilities. Partially funded by the Dutch 14 government, Elckerlyc can ensure that education at their school 3 remains aff ordable for expat families. elckerlyc.net International Boarding School Netherlands, 12 Eerde 10 Elementary school 2. International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum, International School Eerde in Ommen off ers Cambridge Primary 8 Oegstgeest School, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The students live in two 6 International School Het Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest (secondary spacious boarding houses and are cared for by professional compulsory education compulsory education school) is authorised by the International Baccalaureate boarding parents. International School Eerde off ers a bus service for 4 weekly boarders to and from Leiden. eerde.nl Kindergarten Organisation to off er the International Baccalaureate Middle 2

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