Admission

Updated: 25 June 2026

Topics covered by this chapter

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7.4

Admission to junior level
Students can be admitted to secondary school on the advice of the primary school. In order to be admitted to the Havo Bridge Class, a minimum of advice is required. Mavo/havo advice does not allow you. With a HAVO/VWO advice the student can be admitted to the HAVO/VWO class. Students with at least a vwo advice can be admitted to the atheneum bridge class or the gymnasium bridge class. More or more gifted students can apply to the gymnasium bridge class and indicate that there is an interest in the gymnasiumPlusclass. For placement in the gymnasiumPlusclass, a recent statement of high gift or an appropriate result on the IST is required. Based on this data and the primary school educational report, it will be assessed whether gymnasium or gymnasiumPlus is the most appropriate for the student.

Admission to 4 havo

Until the fourth year of law school can be
authorised:

  • students with a vmbo-t diploma who have passed with an extra course. Students who have not completed an additional course and have passed a 6.8 or higher;
  • students from other schools with a transitional certificate for 4 havo.

Admission to 5 vwo

Up to the fifth year of VWO
authorised:

  • students with a diploma in law;
  • pupils from other schools with a 5 vwo transition certificate.