News - Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
39 news items of Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Education professionals and government collaborate on Register of Teachers
New proposed legislation will make it mandatory for all teachers to be enrolled in the Register of Teachers, starting in 2017....
Studying abroad to become more attractive
The government is removing a number of obstacles encountered by students who wish to study abroad. It has approved a Bill...
New radio station licences – longer validity, fewer rules
Commercial radio stations need to be better able to respond to the rapidly evolving media market and the changing needs of...
Distinction for top achievers at secondary school
Starting in the 2015-2016 school year, secondary school pupils in the Netherlands will be given a distinction ('judicium cum...
Benelux countries agree on mutual recognition of higher education diplomas
Education minister Jet Bussemaker and her Benelux counterparts have approved a decision whereby Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees...
Obstacles to studying abroad removed
Studying abroad will become more attractive. Dutch universities will be able to reduce or even waive tuition fees for students...
Stricter naming rules for academic institutions
Under a bill submitted for online consultation by Minister of Education, Culture and Science Jet Bussemaker, institutions will...
Eight innovations from scientific start-ups
Recycling 3D printing waste, vaccination plasters, energy-generating sun shades, live DNA images, IVF pregnancy tests,...
Stakeholders help shape Heritage Bill
New legislation is to be introduced to better protect the Netherlands' heritage. The cabinet has approved the Heritage Bill as...
Earlier examinations for gifted and talented pupils
It will soon be possible for secondary school pupils who perform extremely well in certain subjects to take their final exams...