The municipality of Amstelveen offers a variety of primary schools to suit different educational and cultural preferences.
Public schools (“openbare scholen”) are open to all children and provide education that is not based on any religious or philosophical beliefs.
In addition, Amstelveen has schools with a religious or philosophical foundation, including Protestant Christian, Roman Catholic, Islamic, and Reformatory schools. In the Netherlands, the differences between public and most religious schools are generally limited, although Reformatory and Islamic schools often have a more distinct religious character. Parents who would like to learn more about how a school’s identity is reflected in daily practice are encouraged to contact the school directly.
Some schools also follow a specific educational philosophy. In Amstelveen, these include Montessori schools (De Linde and Mio Mondo), the Waldorf school (Parcival), and the School of Understanding.
To help families explore their options, the municipality provides an online school map showing the location of all primary schools in Amstelveen. While the map includes all types of education, the categories most relevant for newcomer families are:
For more information about the Dutch primary education system, please visit the official website of the Dutch government