Newcomer education
Rotterdam will start with Newcomer Education for students aged 4 to 12 years. With this education, students from Ukraine learn the Dutch language and become acquainted with the Dutch culture.
Newcomer education has been supplemented with Ukrainian education. This combined form of education enables students to develop in both Dutch and Ukrainian education.
Pupils who have successfully completed Newcomer Education, continue after about a year to a Dutch primary school of their choice.
Schools for Newcomer Education
Rotterdam offers Newcomer Education in 2022 – 2023 at a central location: 'TOV basisschool De Gaffel'.
In addition to De Gaffel switching school, there are also other schools that offer Newcomer Education. Follow the link to an overview of the transition schools in your area: Just in the Netherlands and to school | Rotterdam.nl
Offer and school times
At 'TOV basisschool De Gaffel', students are taught the Dutch language, sport, culture and well-being. In addition, they also receive Ukrainian education. 'TOV basisschool De Gaffel' is a collaboration between stichting BOOR and the RVKO.
School hours
The students have lessons from Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Entry is from 8:20am.