Is your child not yet 4 years old and want to know what you need to do to register for primary education?
The municipality of Amstelveen has an admission policy for all children born after 1 September 2020. For this purpose, a website has been created where parents can read all the information: https://basisscholenamstelveen-ouderkerk.nl/engels/
If your child has already reached the age of 4 by the time you arrive in Amstelveen, CIL will help you find a place at a nearby primary school.
Is your child 4-6 years old?
In Amstelveen, the policy is that all children from the age of 4 to (almost) 6 years old enter a kindergarten class at a regular, Dutch-speaking elementary school. The CIL can inform you which schools are close to your home address and which schools have availability. You then can contact the school yourself for a tour, introduction meeting, and registration.
For children of (almost) 6 years old, in consultation with parents, we look closely at what your child needs. Depending on the educational background and the social-emotional development of your child, we will discuss if a place in a kindergarten group (group 2) or group 3 at the language school is most appropriate.
Is your child 6-12 years old?
In Amstelveen, there are two language schools (Amsteltaal in Amstelveen-Zuid and Wereldschool Amstelveen in Amstelveen-Noord) for children aged 6-12 who do not speak Dutch well enough to enter a regular primary school.
After the average period of one year, the child will be ready to go to one of the primary schools in Amstelveen and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel. The CIL will first help you find a spot at one of the language schools, and secondly, assist you in finding a regular primary school.
For children of (almost) 12 years old, in consultation with parents, we look closely at what your child needs. Depending on the educational background and the social-emotional development of your child, we will discuss if a place in the language school (group 7 or 8) or a spot at the ISK (see menu bar 12-18 years) is most appropriate.
Website Amsteltaal: https://amsteltaal.nl/
Website Wereldschool: https://wereldschool-amstelveen.nl/