MAVO

A strong foundation for your future
Has your primary school recommended mavo for you? This four-year programme brings together theory and practical learning. You will put new knowledge into practice, tackle challenging tasks and gradually discover your talents and what suits you.

Mavo stands for middelbaar algemeen voortgezet onderwijs (general secondary education) and is also known as vmbo-t. With a mavo recommendation, you can join one of our first-year classes:

• mavo
• havo/mavo

Learning by doing
Learning on mavo goes beyond textbooks. In lessons, you will work on projects, explore new topics and discover how to put what you learn into practice. By working together, asking questions and getting actively involved, you will develop knowledge and skills that will serve you well in the future.

You will learn to work independently, take responsibility and collaborate with others, building both your academic skills and your confidence.

Your options
We encourage students to take their final exams in seven subjects, helping you build a strong foundation for the future. After mavo, you can progress to a level 3 or 4 mbo vocational programme. If you are doing well and would like to continue with havo, you can also move on to Year 4 of that programme.

That is why we place a strong emphasis on a broad education and careers education and guidance (LOB). We help you explore which courses and careers suit your interests and talents.

An extra challenge with Powerful English
Would you like to take your English further? Powerful English gives you the chance to do just that. You will start with a placement test so we can identify the right level for you. Alongside your regular English lessons, you will have one additional hour of English each week.

In these lessons, you will tackle challenging projects and develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Already confident in English? We will help you stretch yourself further. Finding English more difficult? You will have the support and space to progress at your own level.

In Year 4, you will work towards the internationally recognised Anglia examination. This certificate showcases your English language skills and gives you an additional qualification to take into further study and your future career.