Schools closed. 11 May primary schools are allowed to open again with small reduced classes (Pupils will go to school approximately 50% of the time; the other hours will cominue to be done through distance learning. If all goes well on 8 June 2020 the primary schools can open fully with normal classes. Teachers in special risk groups do not have to give classes. Teachers and students with symptoms should stay home. There is an exception for pupils of primary schools for special education who may attend school every day from 11 May 2020.

Schools closed. 11 May primary schools are allowed to open again with small reduced classes (Pupils will go to school approximately 50% of the time; the other hours will cominue to be done through distance learning). If all goes well on 8 June 2020 the primary schools can open fully with normal classes. Teachers in special risk groups do not have to give classes. Teachers and students with symptoms should stay home. There is an excption for pupils of primary schools for special education - they may attend school every day from 11 May 2020.

Schools closed. Prepare for 1.5 meter distance schools starting 2 June; this means that not all students can be at school at the same time. Secondary school for special need children will open also on 2 June and should try to keep to 1.5 meter distance but this might not always be possible in this type of environment. High school central graduation exams cancelled for this year (decided 24/03/2020). From July 1; the 1.5 meter distance between students is released. This applies to all students in secondary (special) education; regardless of age. In the new school year; secondary schools can open completely with certain measures in place. Students above 13 years old are strongly advised to wear masks outside the classroom.

Schools closed. Prepare for 1.5 meter distance in schools starting 2 June (all students can be at school at the same time). Secondary school for special need children will open also on 2 June and should try to keep to 1.5 meter distance but this might not always be possible in this type of environment. High school central graduation exams cancelled for this year (decided 24/03/2020). From July 1; the 1.5 meter distance between students is released. This applies to all students in secondary (special) education; regardless of age. In the new school year; secondary schools can open completely.

15/01/2022 Students at MBO institutions; colleges and universities can receive physical education again. A number of conditions apply; such as the use of face masks inside and outside the classrooms or lecture halls and a maximum group size of 75 students. The urgent advice to use self-tests also remains in effect.; 26/01/2022 The maximum group size of 75 people in one room is no longer applicable.; 25/02/2022 The mask obligation will expire on Friday 25 February; also in the school or educational institution. From that moment on; the advice to keep a distance in education will also expire.

From 26 April 2021; the aim is that classes at higher education will start again 1x per week. In the partial reopening of higher education; it must be taken into account that students must be able to keep 1.5 meters apart. Self-tests will become available to all students and staff of higher education institutions at the beginning of May. The vast majority of students and staff will be able to request the self-test via an online national portal.

From 1 March 2021; secondary schools open again partially; children are allowed to go to secondary school again at least 1 day per week. From 31 May 2021; secondary schools may reopen completely. Pupils do not have to keep their distance from each other.; but should keep their distance from the teaching staff. They can; however; test themselves at home twice a week. From Monday; June 7; all schools must be fully open. Self-tests are expected to become available for education from mid-April The self-tests are primarily used in secondary schools for risk-based testing of pupils and teaching staff; if they have been in the same room as an infected person. From 31 May; there should be enough tests for all schools. If they self-test positive; they are quarantined at home and taken to the GGD testing line. The self-test is also used preventively for educational staff. This also applies to childcare staff; if the childcare is located in the same building as the school. They can perform the test at home twice a week on their own; if they have no complaints. Self-testing is always voluntary.

All schools will provide distance learning from 16 December 2020 until 28 February 2021; in order to limit the number of contacts. They are allowed to make exceptions for students in an examination year; practice-oriented education; for taking exams and exams and for vulnerable children. After school child care also remains closed. Children of parents with a crucial profession can go to primary education or childcare. From 1 March 2021; secondary schools open again partially; children are allowed to go to secondary school again at least 1 day per week.

Institutes of higher education were asked to provide classes online. Partial lifting 15 June 2020: exams; practical classes; and tutoring of vulnerable students will be allowed. After the summer holidays other educational activities may also take place on location. Lessons and lectures are spread over the week and day; so that students can travel to and from the institution. 1.5 meters should be kept between students and between students and teaching staff. On 6 August is was stated that introductions for educational institutions should be online as much as possible & limit physical activities; which should only be done if necessary; in small groups; a curfew of 10 PM; no alcohol consumption is allowed and approval by chairman of the safety region is needed.

Schools closed. Prepare for 1.5 meter distance in schools starting 2 June (all students can be at school at the same time). Secondary school for special need children will open also on 2 June and should try to keep to 1.5 meter distance but this might not always be possible in this type of environment. High school central graduation exams cancelled for this year (decided 24/03/2020). From July 1; the 1.5 meter distance between students is released. This applies to all students in secondary (special) education; regardless of age. In the new school year; secondary schools can open completely.

Schools closed. 11 May primary schools are allowed to open again with small reduced classes (Pupils will go to school approximately 50% of the time; the other hours will cominue to be done through distance learning. If all goes well on 8 June 2020 the primary schools can open fully with normal classes. Teachers in special risk groups do not have to give classes. Teachers and students with symptoms should stay home. There is an excption for pupils of primary schools for special education - they may attend school every day from 11 May 2020.

Schools closed. 11 May primary schools are allowed to open again with small reduced classes (Pupils will go to school approximately 50% of the time; the other hours will cominue to be done through distance learning. If all goes well on 8 June 2020 the primary schools can open fully with normal classes. Teachers in special risk groups do not have to give classes. Teachers and students with symptoms should stay home. There is an exception for pupils of primary schools for special education who may attend school every day from 11 May 2020.

Schools closed. Prepare for 1.5 meter distance schools starting 2 June; this means that not all students can be at school at the same time. Secondary school for special need children will open also on 2 June and should try to keep to 1.5 meter distance but this might not always be possible in this type of environment. High school central graduation exams cancelled for this year (decided 24/03/2020). From July 1; the 1.5 meter distance between students is released. This applies to all students in secondary (special) education; regardless of age. In the new school year; secondary schools can open completely with certain measures in place. Students above 13 years old are strongly advised to wear masks outside the classroom.