a Dutch immersion programme first. This takes about a year, after which they can continue their education with children of the same age at a regular school. There is also an immersion programme at secondary level for children aged from 12 to 18, after which pupils can move into a regular secondary school. Taking this route can be challenging, and children often ‘lose’ a year. In this case, it is often easier for a child to go to an international secondary school instead.
