In 4 steps to elementary school
Step 1 - Choosing
You can choose from over 50 schools in Zoetermeer. Where does your child feel at home and which education is appropriate? It is a good idea to look into different schools from your child's second year. Look at the map where you can find them by district and type of education. This can help you make a choice.
The schools' websites have more information about education and what they offer. Make an appointment at a number of schools to sample the atmosphere and get acquainted. Many schools also organize information sessions.
Compile a top three. This is important because your child may not be placed at the first preferred school. A school may receive more applications than there are places available. You can read more about this in step 3.
There are more than 50 elementary schools in Zoetermeer. Waldorf School the Firebird and Islamic elementary school IKC the Five Pillars are not participating in the proceedings at this time. Look at the map and see which schools are nearby. Prefer all schools in an overview? Click here
Good to know: wwhere you live does not affect placement. No priority is given based on zip code.
Step 2 - Sign in
Have you made a choice? Enter then fill in theingsform and specify three schools. You can register theregistrationform here fill out digitally. The form also has space to list any additional support needs. You can read more about this in the 'Frequently asked questions'.
Four fixed application periods
There are four set registration periods. You register your child in the period in which he or she turns 3. If you register later, there is a chance that there is no place at your preferred school.
For the chance of a place, it does not matter whether you complete and submit the application form on the first or last day of the application period. All application forms are treated as if they were completed and received at the same time during that period.
Overview with periods
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Your child will be 3 years between: |
Sign up between: |
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October 1 and December 31 |
Dec. 12 and Dec. 31 |
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January 1 and March 31 |
March 12 and March 31 |
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April 1 and June 30 |
Sept. 12 and Sept. 30 * |
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July 1 and September 30 |
Sept. 12 and Sept. 30 |
* Due to summer vacation, this application period has been modified.
For detailed information on registering your child, check out the 'frequently asked questions'.
Step 3 - Placement
All registrationand becomeand processed in a central registration system processed and processed after the closing date.
Your child is assured of a plaats if the school enough places for all applications has. Each school allows namely a maximum number of children per year. If there are more applications than places the school applies the priority rules.
Priority rules
This means that children are given priority if:
- they have a sibling, half brother or half sister, or step brother or step sister at the same school;
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they attend a form of care in the same building for at least 4 months, 2 half-days (8 hours) per week before they are 3 years old. Examples are nursery, preschool or playgroup.
Priority rule 1 is applied first and when there are still seats left priority rule 2.
Priority rules do not guarantee that your child will actually be placed.
Draw
After the priority rules are applied, a school draw follows if there are more applications than the school has spots. That draw occurs in the first week after the application period closes. If your child is drawn, we will immediately see if there is room at the second (and if necessary) third school you have applied to.
In May and November, there are additional rounds of draw at the schools where places have become vacant. This offers a chance for a better place. For more explanation, check out the "Frequently Asked Questions.
Step 4 - Going to school
After placement, you will receive a letter and enrollment form from the school where your child is placed. After you return the enrollment form, your your child officially enrolled.
From the age of four, your child can receive education!