Switching from vmbo to havo: opportunities and challenges

Many students who have obtained their VMBO diploma will experience that the transition to Havo is a good next step. At the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum we closely accompany students in the transition from vmbo to havo. In this way they are optimally prepared for the challenges the Havo offers. We are happy to provide them with the right support for a smooth and successful transition.

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Why would you switch from vmbo to havo?

There are more and more students who choose to pass their VMBO-t diploma to the HAVO. A HAVO diploma opens many doors, for example to various HBO courses, and it increases the possibilities for the future. Are you a student who gets good results at VMBO? And do you have the ambition to learn further? Then the switch to the Havo could be a valuable challenge. We are happy to help the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum to make this transition successful with a structured and supportive learning environment.

Not every student is always eligible for the HAVO. There are certain conditions for this transition. We look at the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum for some criteria. We expect a vmbo-t diploma with good results. We would also like to ensure that the student has sufficient motivation and commitment. High school should give positive advice. Finally, it is important that the learner has an appropriate profile for the course of the course which the student wishes to follow. Based on these factors, we can estimate whether a student can successfully complete the transition from vmbo to havo.

What does the transition from vmbo to havo look like?

It's a big step to switch from mavo to havo. Havo offers more theoretical depth and demands more independent work. That is why we at the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum believe that additional support to students making the transition is important. We do this by providing extra guidance. We would also like to help develop study skills, think of plans, do research and summarise. Finally, we are offering an introduction programme to make the transition as smooth as possible. We start with an introduction period in which as a student you can get used to HAVO education and the associated expectations.

Switching from vmbo to havo at the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum

We believe it is important that every student can develop optimally. That is why we offer personal guidance during this transition. We take into account the learning style and needs of each student, so they can quickly feel at home in a new learning environment. Contact us to plan a meeting. Together we make sure your child gets the best of his or her talents!

There are a number of conditions to switch from vmbo to havo at the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum. First, we expect a vmbo-t diploma with an average figure of at least 6.8. We also consider motivation and commitment important, along with a positive advice from the high school. Finally, the HAVO profile chosen must be in line with the student's abilities and interests.
Switching from vmbo to havo can be a challenge. That's why we see intensive guidance at Lorentz Casimir Lyceum as a high priority. You can think of additional support in subjects, help in developing study skills such as plans and summary, and we have an introduction program to make the transition smooth. Our goal is to make the students get used to the HAVO level.
A HAVO Diploma offers many opportunities to move to higher education, for example HBO training. Students who perform well at VMBO and would like to continue their studies are suitable for this transition to increase their future opportunities. We carefully accompany these students at the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum to make the transition successful.
Compared to vmbo-t, havo is theoretically more challenging and requires more independence. The pupils at havo get more complex teaching material, need to go deeper into the subjects and learn to work more independently. We therefore support students with study skills and guidance, so that they can adapt to the new way of learning.
Is your child interested in switching from vmbo to havo at the Lorentz Casimir Lyceum? Then you can contact us for an introduction. During this conversation we discuss the admission requirements, the guidance and expectations. Together we will see if the switch is a good choice and how we can best support the student.