Netherlands (The) | |
Education System Information | |
ENIC - NARIC Netherlands Profile: | |
http://www.enic-naric.net/members.asp?country=Netherlands | |
Eurydice Resources - Netherlands: | |
http://oraprod.eurydice.org/portal/page?_pageid=197,161545&_dad=portal &_schema=PORTAL&countryCode=NL®ionCode=null | |
System of Education: | |
http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/worldwide/unesco-regions/europe-and-north -america/netherlands/profile-of-education.html | |
Government Links | |
Inspectorate of Higher Education: | |
http://www.owinsp.nl/ | |
According to legislation, the inspectorate’s main functions are to be acquainted with the state of education, report to Minister of Education and Science, control fulfillment of legislation | |
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science: | |
http://www.minocw.nl/ | |
Educational Institutions | |
University and College Listings: | |
http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/study-options/where-can-i- study | |
Non-university level institutions of higher education may also be included | |
Accreditation Bodies | |
Netherlands Accrediting Organization (Dutch, English): | |
http://www.nvao.net | |
Independent body set up by the Dutch Government to accredit existing and new degree courses in higher education. | |
Professional Bodies | |
Association of Universities in the Netherlands: | |
http://www.vsnu.nl | |
Representing the interests of 14 Dutch universities through consultation, multilateral negotiations with minister of education and science, external quality assessment and management development | |
Association of Universities of Professional Education: | |
http://www.hbo-raad.nl | |
The association is responsible for the development and implementation of quality assessment in higher professional education | |
Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (University of Twente): | |
http://www.utwente.nl/cheps/ | |
Seeks to increase understanding of institutional, national and international issues in higher education | |
Dutch Expertise Consortium for International Education: | |
http://www.decidenet.nl/content/EN/100 | |
Consortium of Dutch organizations working to assist in developing countries' education systems | |
National Institute for Educational Measurement (Dutch): | |
http://www.cito.nl/ | |
Netherlands Institute for Curriculum Development (SLO): | |
http://www.slo.nl/ | |
Includes information on vocational education initiatives and curriculum | |
Bologna Process | |
Bologna Process National Report 2005: | |
http://www.bologna-bergen2005.no/EN/national_impl/00_Nat-rep-05/Nation al_Reports-Netherlands_050125.pdf | |
Report presented at the Bergen Ministerial Meeting on the implementation of the Bologna Process in the country | |
WENR - Bologna Country Update: | |
http://www.wes.org/ewenr/04march/Netherlands.htm | |
Updates in terms of the structural, legislative and institutional changes that have been implemented in The Netherlands' efforts to comply with the reforms called for in the Bologna Declaration | |
Information for International Students | |
ENIC - NARIC Netherlands Profile: | |
http://www.enic-naric.net/members.asp?country=Netherlands | |
Eurydice Resources - Netherlands: | |
http://oraprod.eurydice.org/portal/page?_pageid=197,161545&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&countryCode=NL®ionCode=null | |
Fulbright Commission: | |
http://www.nacee.nl/ | |
Provides information on educational exchange between the U.S. and the Netherlands | |
Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education: | |
http://www.nuffic.nl/index-en.html | |
This body is responsible for the recognition of foreign credentials, marketing Dutch education and international cooperation |