Pre-vocational education (vmbo)

Pre-vocational education (vmbo) is intended for secondary school pupils (age 12 - 16) who have completed their primary education. A vmbo course lasts four years, with a pupil at De Groene Welle having the choice between four different courses of study: a Pre-Vocational Basic Programme; a Pre-Vocational Middle Management Programme; a Combined Programme; or a Theoretical Programme.

In the first two years of a vmbo course, pupils follow the basic curriculum, i.e. a more general education. In the last two years, pupils receive additional vocational orientation within a particular sector. Theory and practice are closely linked.

De Groene Welle’s green vmbo offers multifaceted education in familiar surroundings with plants and animals. The wide range of subjects allows pupils to move on to secondary vocational education (VET) with ease. Pupils are largely free of homework and are taught using enjoyable practical assignments. Practical activity is the key aim. The green vmbo equips pupils for a varied future career.