(Additional) leave

Updated: 18 June 2026

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In other cases than illness, leave may also be requested. The school is entitled to leave only in special circumstances. Additional holidays are expressly excluded from the special circumstances by the legislator.

About the (un) possibilities of leave is an informative leaflet available from the compulsory education officer of your municipality. You can also find information about compulsory education and compulsory qualification on the website of the municipality of Eindhoven. Click here for more information on the website of the municipality of Eindhoven.

If it is a multiday leave, it must have been applied for at least one week in advance to the annual leave coordinator. Forms to request this leave can be found on LCL Home Apprentice or on the website (Olders and students, Documents and forms). The free request for the theory and/or driving test for car, moped or scooter must be done at least one week in advance.

Apprenticeships in upper education receive a maximum of two days' leave per school year for orientation to study and occupation. Forms to request this leave can be found on LCL Home Apprentice or on the website (Olders and students, Documents and forms).