The regular Dutch public education system includes schools that provide initial instruction for newcomers to the Netherlands. Novo College is such a school. Our mission is to prepare students with different language backgrounds to take part in Dutch society, in the broadest sense. We don't differentiate when it comes to origin, gender or religion.
Vision
Novo College provides education for students who are not yet familiar with or sufficiently fluent in the Dutch language. We believe education for this group is much more than just teaching Dutch. For us, the wellbeing of the students is equally important. For this reason, our school employs teachers and staff who are specially trained to work with students who have recently come to the Netherlands. We believe it is crucial that students are provided education in a safe environment, with a positive pedagogical climate.
The educational aim of Novo College is to prepare students for regular secondary education, vocational education, integration or work. In addition to the Dutch language, we teach math, English, citizenship, sports, creative and practical skills. For more information about our curriculum, see Classes and Time Schedules (link).
Novo College gives extra support to our students’ learning process. We strive to provide small-scale, personalized education, where the level of understanding and capacities determine in which group a student is placed. Assessing the learning progress and wellbeing of the student is done through approved tests. Test results and the advised trajectory are discussed with each student and parents/caretaker or guardian, and documented in an accessible individual dossier.
