{"id":10845,"date":"2025-12-15T15:37:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T13:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.sts-education.com\/high-school\/destinations\/europe\/netherlands\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T18:22:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T16:22:26","slug":"netherlands","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/en-nz\/high-school\/destinations\/europe\/netherlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Netherlands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-sts-hero sts-block-hero sts-block-hero is-variant-full-background has-text-light has-background-media\" style=\"--sts-hero-padding-mobile:0px;--sts-hero-padding-desktop:0px;--sts-hero-text-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-10, #fff)\" data-variant=\"full-background\"><div class=\"sts-block-hero__background\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-pos-top is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 640.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_9-16-small.webp 450w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_9-16-medium.webp 576w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_9-16-large.webp 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 9 \/ 16)), (max-width: 840px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 1 \/ 1)), max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 16 \/ 9))\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 641px) and (max-width: 840.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 9 \/ 16)), (max-width: 840px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 1 \/ 1)), max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 16 \/ 9))\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 841px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 9 \/ 16)), (max-width: 840px) max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 1 \/ 1)), max(100vw, calc(clamp(320px, 100vh, 720px) * 16 \/ 9))\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/b8bcc73cc36a6017e7574ba10a1f1cb8_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"High School in The Netherlands\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"object-position:top\"\/><\/picture><span class=\"sts-block-hero__overlay\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-hero__inner\"><div class=\"sts-block-hero__content has-align-center\"><div class=\"sts-block-hero__content-inner\"><h1 class=\"sts-block-hero__heading\">High School in The Netherlands<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;\">CLASSIC \u2022 AGE 15-17<\/p>\n<p>Most people are familiar with the tulip plantations, the windmills, the expertly built canal system (great for skating in winter time) and lively cities like Amsterdam, Haag and Rotterdam. We are of course talking about the Netherlands \u2013 a small but interesting country, with more to offer than just these traditional symbols.<\/p>\n<h2>High School Classic<\/h2>\n<p>High School Classic is the traditional high school exchange programme, chosen by most of our students. It is the perfect programme for those who long for a genuine high school experience abroad and who are willing to embrace all the surprises it can bring. Here\u2019s how it works: based on your profile, we find you a suitable host family and school, and the best part is, it can be anywhere in the Netherlands, from the striking countryside to the cultural centres of the country\u2019s fascinating cities! If you\u2019re open to adventure and are willing to let yourself be surprised by your exchange experience, this is the programme for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sts-video sts-block-video sts-block-video--landscape has-max-width-lg\"><div class=\"sts-video sts-video--landscape\"><div class=\"sts-video__handler\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sts-video__play-button\" aria-label=\"Play video\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-playing=\"false\"><span class=\"sts-video__play-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"play-icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20width='32'%20height='32'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%20fill='none'%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3e%3cmask%20id='mask0_2459_8201'%20style='mask-type:alpha'%20maskUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20width='32'%20height='32'%3e%3crect%20width='32'%20height='32'%20fill='%23D9D9D9'\/%3e%3c\/mask%3e%3cg%20mask='url(%23mask0_2459_8201)'%3e%3cpath%20d='M10.667%2022.8999V9.09993C10.667%208.72216%2010.8003%208.40549%2011.067%208.14993C11.3337%207.89438%2011.6448%207.7666%2012.0003%207.7666C12.1114%207.7666%2012.2281%207.78327%2012.3503%207.8166C12.4725%207.84993%2012.5892%207.89993%2012.7003%207.9666L23.567%2014.8666C23.767%2014.9999%2023.917%2015.1666%2024.017%2015.3666C24.117%2015.5666%2024.167%2015.7777%2024.167%2015.9999C24.167%2016.2222%2024.117%2016.4333%2024.017%2016.6333C23.917%2016.8333%2023.767%2016.9999%2023.567%2017.1333L12.7003%2024.0333C12.5892%2024.0999%2012.4725%2024.1499%2012.3503%2024.1833C12.2281%2024.2166%2012.1114%2024.2333%2012.0003%2024.2333C11.6448%2024.2333%2011.3337%2024.1055%2011.067%2023.8499C10.8003%2023.5944%2010.667%2023.2777%2010.667%2022.8999Z'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c\/g%3e%3c\/svg%3e\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pause-icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20width='32'%20height='32'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%20fill='none'%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3e%3cmask%20id='mask0_pause'%20style='mask-type:alpha'%20maskUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20width='32'%20height='32'%3e%3crect%20width='32'%20height='32'%20fill='%23D9D9D9'\/%3e%3c\/mask%3e%3cg%20mask='url(%23mask0_pause)'%3e%3c!--%20Left%20bar%20--%3e%3crect%20x='10'%20y='8'%20width='4'%20height='16'%20rx='1'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c!--%20Right%20bar%20--%3e%3crect%20x='18'%20y='8'%20width='4'%20height='16'%20rx='1'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c\/g%3e%3c\/svg%3e\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/span><\/button><strong class=\"sts-video__duration\" data-duration-prefix=\"Video duration:\" data-unit-second=\"second\" data-unit-seconds=\"seconds\" data-unit-minute=\"minute\" data-unit-minutes=\"minutes\" aria-label=\"Video duration: 40 seconds\">40 secs<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"sts-video__media\" data-video-source=\"youtube\" data-video-url=\"\"><div class=\"sts-video__external-shell\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YYBItQ_2bJc?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sts-education.com\"><iframe class=\"sts-video__iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YYBItQ_2bJc?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sts-education.com\" title=\"Video poster\nheading\" allow=\"autoplay; 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key details<br \/>\u2705 How to apply<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"sts-content-stack__cta\"><a class=\"sts-cta sts-cta--filled\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sts-education.com\/en-nz\/high-school\/order-brochure\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"--sts-cta-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-10, #FFF04F);--sts-cta-color-hover:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-15, #FFFB8F);--sts-cta-text-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-90, #000000);--sts-cta-outline-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base-90, #000000);--sts-cta-link-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-10, #FFF04F);--sts-cta-link-hover:var(--wp--preset--color--base-90, #000000)\"><span class=\"sts-cta__label\">Free brochure<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-text-image-video__media\"><figure class=\"sts-block-text-image-video__image sts-block-image sts-block-image--count-1\" data-count=\"1\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__grid\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-responsive-pos has-fit-cover is-skeleton\" style=\"--sts-responsive-object-position-mobile:42% 36%;--sts-responsive-object-position-desktop:43% 39%\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 100vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/a0f97450416565d0a826fd16df544f07_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" \/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>Hello stranger!<\/h2>\n<p>The Netherlands is one of Europe&#x27;s smallest countries, though densely populated. The country is known and appreciated for its liberalism and tolerance, especially towards strangers. Your new classmates and people in your new town will be happy to show you around.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to get around is to get a bike. Yes, it\u2019s true, the main transportation mode in the country is actually the bike. You will soon learn that almost all your friends ride a bike to get to school, friends and sports clubs.<\/p>\n<h3>A little piece of history<\/h3>\n<p>Between 1800 and 1949, Indonesia was a colony of the Netherlands. A small piece of this part of history remains in the form of Indonesian restaurants. Amsterdam is especially famed for its Indonesian and Surinamese food. Don\u2019t miss the chance to eat a generous rijsttafel (meaning rice table) a smorgasbord with many tasty and spicy dishes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Area:<\/strong> 16 000 km2 <br \/><strong>Population:<\/strong> 16.5 million <br \/><strong>Governance:<\/strong> Constitutional monarchy <br \/><strong>Capital:<\/strong> Amsterdam <br \/><strong>Language:<\/strong> Dutch <br \/><strong>National holiday:<\/strong> April 27 (King\u2019s Day)<\/p>\n<h2>High school the Dutch way<\/h2>\n<p>In the Netherlands, the contact between teachers and students is informal and open. Teachers encourage students to ask questions in class and like it when the students seek out the facts and draw their own conclusions.<\/p>\n<h3>The Dutch school system<\/h3>\n<p>Dutch students choose between two directions when they start high school. They are called VWO and HAVO and differ in length and study areas. Most exchange students will be placed in the school form called HAVO. High school starts in late August and consists of three terms. The first extends from August to Christmas. The second runs from January to Easter and the third from April to July. Between terms, there are study breaks.<\/p>\n<h3>Mainly mandatory subjects<\/h3>\n<p>Schools in the Netherlands have certain compulsory subjects. You will study Dutch, English, a third language (French or German), mathematics, economics, physics, history, biology, chemistry and geography. You will also have physical education and art class.<\/p>\n<h2>Your Dutch host family<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-sts-image sts-block-image sts-block-image--count-3 has-max-width-md\" data-count=\"3\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__grid\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-fit-cover is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/ca56c1c01e22b357e4aa3676d3eff6c0_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/ca56c1c01e22b357e4aa3676d3eff6c0_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/ca56c1c01e22b357e4aa3676d3eff6c0_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/ca56c1c01e22b357e4aa3676d3eff6c0_16-9-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/ca56c1c01e22b357e4aa3676d3eff6c0_16-9-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/ca56c1c01e22b357e4aa3676d3eff6c0_16-9-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/ca56c1c01e22b357e4aa3676d3eff6c0_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"object-position:64% 25%\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-fit-cover is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 50vw, calc(736px * 1 \/ 2)\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 50vw, calc(736px * 1 \/ 2)\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/7630e72c0643beb9dcac3c657387ea01_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"object-position:56% 38%\"\/><\/picture><\/div><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-fit-cover is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 50vw, calc(736px * 1 \/ 2)\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 835px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-thumb.webp 150w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-xsmall.webp 500w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-small.webp 800w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-medium.webp 1024w, https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-large.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 50vw, calc(736px * 1 \/ 2)\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/powered-by.qbank.se\/educatius\/sts\/e76614d83a0f679e844b7ee346a04032_1-1-thumb.webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" style=\"object-position:50% 60%\"\/><\/picture><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<p>Dutch families are often fairly small, meaning they will have one or a maximum of two children. It\u2019s common for both parents to be working, especially when the children have reached school age. Since you, your host siblings and your host parents will be away from home during the day, dinner time is not only time for eating. It\u2019s also a family activity and a way to socialise.<\/p>\n<h3>At your new house<\/h3>\n<p>The Netherlands is a small country when it comes to area, that\u2019s why they have a lot of tall buildings. Don\u2019t be surprised if your new home will have more than one floor. A typical four-room apartment can have just as many floors.<\/p>\n<p>In a Dutch home, everybody helps out with the chores, including you, of course. Just like home, you will make sure to keep your room clean and tidy. Your family will love it if you once in a while offer to help out with dinner and cook something from your own country.<\/p>\n<h3>Freedom and responsibility<\/h3>\n<p>There is an open and free atmosphere between children and adults in the families. You&#x27;ll find that you are permitted a lot of freedom, but also a great sense of responsibility. Spending a year in a Dutch family will make you grow as a person.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\">Follow our students on Tiktok<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"elfsight-app-13e45d11-ffbb-4205-a7f8-16cad0c755a5\" data-elfsight-app-lazy><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-columns sts-layout-block has-max-width-lg\"><div class=\"sts-layout-block__columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-column sts-layout-block__column sts-layout-block__column--left\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-sts-image sts-block-image sts-block-image--count-1 has-max-width-md\" data-count=\"1\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__grid\"><div class=\"sts-block-image__item\"><picture class=\"sts-responsive-image has-fit-cover is-skeleton\"><source media=\"(max-width: 834.98px)\" 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class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sts-symbol\"><svg width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"color:currentColor\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"v-sign\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M51.2644 5.02899C49.9173 3.40973 48.0403 2.64974 45.8317 2.82433C40.9665 3.21802 38.7408 7.99021 37.6946 13.2828C36.2826 9.541 33.7286 4.42989 30.0601 3.45765C28.6686 3.08793 26.5488 3.14955 24.3676 5.53565C20.6204 9.63343 22.8461 16.8602 25.4343 22.5841C23.4957 22.4369 21.1948 23.3304 19.7315 26.2882C19.6494 26.4559 19.5708 26.6305 19.499 26.8085C18.6921 26.093 17.7622 25.5967 16.7741 25.4255C15.6322 25.2235 12.7773 25.2132 10.955 29.4069C9.87123 31.8991 10.4012 36.2947 12.3226 39.0882C12.6064 48.9167 12.8423 56.6775 22.6615 60.3303C24.2205 60.9122 26.2924 61.1998 28.5558 61.1998C30.9764 61.1998 33.6226 60.8712 36.1082 60.2139C42.3786 58.5604 46.9736 55.0548 49.0558 50.3443C52.4986 42.5458 52.8474 36.3255 50.0985 31.8546C49.7772 31.3342 49.4216 30.855 49.0353 30.4099C50.7447 27.1201 51.9926 22.8751 52.9192 19.4106C53.7363 16.3467 54.4064 8.80155 51.2644 5.02899ZM27.1437 8.07922C28.2446 6.87419 28.8874 7.04193 29.0994 7.10013C31.6533 7.77796 34.5526 14.7788 35.3253 18.185C35.8586 20.5301 36.1766 22.9675 36.433 25.3912C34.9184 25.3159 33.0038 25.3194 31.2362 25.8226C29.1643 21.8652 23.947 11.5813 27.1472 8.08264L27.1437 8.07922ZM23.0991 27.9588C23.4581 27.2365 24.2308 26.0725 25.4103 26.3772C26.2172 26.586 27.007 27.4213 27.2361 28.7017C26.6548 29.6842 26.354 30.8515 26.354 32.1969C26.354 33.6587 26.6719 34.8535 27.1984 35.8394C27.0788 36.37 26.8771 36.7706 26.6138 36.9725C26.3403 37.1814 25.9061 37.2259 25.3249 37.1095C24.477 36.9383 23.7829 36.3118 23.2667 35.254C22.1589 32.9912 22.2888 29.5952 23.0991 27.9622V27.9588ZM14.4047 30.9063C14.6441 30.3552 15.2629 29.1227 16.0082 29.1227C16.0458 29.1227 16.0869 29.1227 16.1245 29.133C17.1057 29.3042 18.381 30.9987 18.5006 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class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Who can go: 15\u201317,5 years on arrival<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Departure month: August\/December<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Language requirements: Good English, basic knowledge in Dutch<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Visa: Yes<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Prep course: STS Welcome Camp included. Dutch language course will be mandatory. Lessons in small groups and private lessons. Price \u20ac430. (It is not included in the program fee.)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">School year: August\u2013June\/July<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">School day: Usually 08.00 \u2013 15.30<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-content\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__item-text\"><p class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__fact-text\">Subjects: Compulsory and optional<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div 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class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<p>What do you want to do after school? That\u2019s entirely up to you. Join your new friends when they go out together, maybe visiting a caf\u00e9 or watching a movie. In winter time, the canals are great for skating.<\/p>\n<h3>History and culture<\/h3>\n<p>The Netherlands has an interesting history and has for many centuries been a powerful seafaring nation and a colonial power. If you are interested in history, you will be fascinated by how much influence this small country has had in the history books.<\/p>\n<p>If you are into culture and art, you probably already know that there are many famous painters and artists of Dutch origin. Among the most famous are Rembrandt and van Gogh. Two completely different artists with two completely different styles in two different centuries. Learn more about these artists when you live in their home country!<\/p>\n<h3>Weekend getaways<\/h3>\n<p>We usually invite all our exchange students in the Netherlands to follow us on two weekend getaways, one in spring and one in fall. This is a great opportunity to meet other students and share your experiences of your high school exchange \u2013 and to have a whole lot of fun, of course! We often stay in a hostel and during the days we go sightseeing and explore a new city. Given that England is so close, it\u2019s highly possible that one of the trips will be to London. Your local contact person will give you all the details, such as travel dates, destination and costs connected to the trip.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>STS Welcome Camp in Europe<\/h2>\n<p>Your exchange begins with our fun Welcome Camp in Europe! The Welcome Camp gives you the best possible start to your exchange, and is packed with sightseeing, seminars, new friends and lots of fun.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome camp is included for all students going in the autumn. Welcome camp is not included if you go in the spring term.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-sts-video sts-block-video sts-block-video--landscape has-max-width-lg\"><div class=\"sts-video sts-video--landscape\"><div class=\"sts-video__handler\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"sts-video__play-button\" aria-label=\"Play video\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-playing=\"false\"><span class=\"sts-video__play-icon\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"play-icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20width='32'%20height='32'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%20fill='none'%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3e%3cmask%20id='mask0_2459_8201'%20style='mask-type:alpha'%20maskUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20width='32'%20height='32'%3e%3crect%20width='32'%20height='32'%20fill='%23D9D9D9'\/%3e%3c\/mask%3e%3cg%20mask='url(%23mask0_2459_8201)'%3e%3cpath%20d='M10.667%2022.8999V9.09993C10.667%208.72216%2010.8003%208.40549%2011.067%208.14993C11.3337%207.89438%2011.6448%207.7666%2012.0003%207.7666C12.1114%207.7666%2012.2281%207.78327%2012.3503%207.8166C12.4725%207.84993%2012.5892%207.89993%2012.7003%207.9666L23.567%2014.8666C23.767%2014.9999%2023.917%2015.1666%2024.017%2015.3666C24.117%2015.5666%2024.167%2015.7777%2024.167%2015.9999C24.167%2016.2222%2024.117%2016.4333%2024.017%2016.6333C23.917%2016.8333%2023.767%2016.9999%2023.567%2017.1333L12.7003%2024.0333C12.5892%2024.0999%2012.4725%2024.1499%2012.3503%2024.1833C12.2281%2024.2166%2012.1114%2024.2333%2012.0003%2024.2333C11.6448%2024.2333%2011.3337%2024.1055%2011.067%2023.8499C10.8003%2023.5944%2010.667%2023.2777%2010.667%2022.8999Z'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c\/g%3e%3c\/svg%3e\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pause-icon\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3csvg%20width='32'%20height='32'%20viewBox='0%200%2032%2032'%20fill='none'%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3e%3cmask%20id='mask0_pause'%20style='mask-type:alpha'%20maskUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20width='32'%20height='32'%3e%3crect%20width='32'%20height='32'%20fill='%23D9D9D9'\/%3e%3c\/mask%3e%3cg%20mask='url(%23mask0_pause)'%3e%3c!--%20Left%20bar%20--%3e%3crect%20x='10'%20y='8'%20width='4'%20height='16'%20rx='1'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c!--%20Right%20bar%20--%3e%3crect%20x='18'%20y='8'%20width='4'%20height='16'%20rx='1'%20fill='black'\/%3e%3c\/g%3e%3c\/svg%3e\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/span><\/button><strong class=\"sts-video__duration\" data-duration-prefix=\"Video duration:\" data-unit-second=\"second\" data-unit-seconds=\"seconds\" data-unit-minute=\"minute\" data-unit-minutes=\"minutes\" aria-label=\"Video duration: 20 seconds\">20 secs<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"sts-video__media\" data-video-source=\"youtube\" data-video-url=\"\"><div class=\"sts-video__external-shell\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8enXPoSpfL8?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sts-education.com\"><iframe class=\"sts-video__iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8enXPoSpfL8?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sts-education.com\" title=\"Video poster\nheading\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" data-provider=\"youtube\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8enXPoSpfL8?rel=0&amp;controls=1&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;playsinline=1&amp;enablejsapi=1&amp;autoplay=0&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sts-education.com\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>Welcome Camp in Europe<\/h2>\n<p>At the Welcome Camp in Europe you\u2019ll have the chance to share your hopes, worries and expectations for your upcoming exchange along with other STS students. You\u2019ll participate in workshops and get more information about what to expect from your experience and how to get help and support should you need it. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and talk about the adventure you have ahead of you. Best of all, you\u2019ll do all of this while partaking in fun activities and making new friends from around the world.<\/p>\n<h3>Food, accommodation and other info<\/h3>\n<p>During the Welcome Camp, you\u2019ll stay on campus along with other STS students and a group of leaders. You\u2019ll also have seminars and workshops on campus. Breakfast is included, as well as a welcome dinner and transportation in the city, but you\u2019ll also have the chance to have some meals on your own.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-text sts-text-editor has-max-width-md\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content\"><div class=\"sts-text-editor__content-inner\">\n<h2>What&#x27;s included<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-sts-fact-highlights sts-block-fact-highlights has-max-width-lg sts-block-fact-highlights--no-heading has-align-left\" style=\"--fact-highlights-bg:var(--wp--preset--color--base-10)\"><div class=\"sts-block-fact-highlights__symbol\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"sts-symbol\"><svg width=\"64\" height=\"64\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"color:currentColor\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"v-sign\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M51.2644 5.02899C49.9173 3.40973 48.0403 2.64974 45.8317 2.82433C40.9665 3.21802 38.7408 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