Education System – A Brief Overview
Netherlands is known for a range of schools
and choice in education. Education under 18 is compulsory for all students,
even those of different nationalities. Children are leerplichting ( under the
obligation to study) from 5 to 12 years of full time education, one or two years part time. In the Pisa/OECD
ranking, Netherlands ranked ‘above average’ in mathematics (10) and 15 for reading and science.
As an international study destination, Netherlands has highly ranked universities
and an easy studen visa process. Like most EU countries, the visa procedure
depends whether or not your country of origin is part of the EU or not.
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Capital
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Amsterdam
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Currency
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EUR
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Currency Value in
terms of Indian Rupee
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75.63 (6/18/2016)
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Principle Religion
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Roman Catholics
(30%), Protestants (20%), Muslims (4%), Others (46%)
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Nationality
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Dutch nationality
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Total Geographical
Area
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16,040 Square
Miles
41,543 Square
Kilometers
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Population
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16,977,692
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Languages
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Dutch (official
language), Frisian (official language)
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Country’s
Government Type
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constitutional
monarchy
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Weather
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August (hottest
month ) Temperature =17°C (63°F)
January
(coldest month) Temperature =3°C (37°F)
November (wettest
month) 90mm of rain.
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Sources of Travel
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Trains, buses,
trams, airports, taxis
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Most Famous Places
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Delta Project,
Maastricht Vrijthof, Rijksmuseum, Kinderdijk, Hoge Veluwe, Keukenhof Gardens,
Delft City Hall, West Frisian Islands, Leiden Canals, Canals of Amsterdam.
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EU Countries:
The EU is an economic and political union
of 28 territories. It operates a single market which allows free movement of
goods, services and people between its member states. The countries are: Austria,
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
and the UK.
EEA ( The European Economic Area)
This includes the EU countries and Iceland,
Liechtenstein and Norway. They are part of Europe’s single market. Switzerland
is neither an EU nor an EEA member but is part of the single market.
Student Visa for an EU Student
You will not need a Visa, rather you just
need to register with a local governing body if you plan to stay in Netherlands
for more than 4 months. You’ll receive a Personal Public Service Number(BSN)
which you will have to unregister when you leave. You must have your passport,
birth certificateand a contract of a suitable place to live in.
Student Visa for NON EU Students
The basic process is:
A.The requirement of a Provincial Residence Permit, known as Machtiging tot Voorlopig Verblijf (MVV). It is applied by the host University on the student’s behalf.
About MVV
If you want to
stay in Netherlands for more than 90 days, you will need an MVV. It is also called a Type D Visa. It will
allow you to collect your permit from the Immigration and Naturalisation
Service (IND).
If you are a
student of Australia, Japan, Canada,
Monaco, New Zealand, South Korea,
the USA or the Vatican City, you will not require an MVV. Your host
University will apply for tour permit before you arrive, or you may do so after
you reach Netherlands.
However, if you
belong to none of the countries mentioned above, you do need an MVV.
Procedure for MVV Application
1.Known as MVV-REF procedure, this involves tour host University to apply for you to the Immigration and Naturalization Service. It is advised you follow this procedure. Your host will be informed of the decision of your MVV application . If approved, you can collect it from a Dutch embassy through an appointment.
2.Known as MVV-DIP procedure, it involves you applying at a Dutch embassy by yourself. If you do not have a host, it is your only option.
3.For this, you musy make an appointment with the Dutch embassy. Your identity, the form will be checked. Your fingerprint will be taken. After you application is complete, you it will be forwarded to the IND. You will receive the decision of tour MVV. If approved, you can collect it from a Dutch embassy through an appointment.
You must have a :
I. Valid passport
II. Sufficient financial means
III.All the required fees to be paid
IV. A letter from Host University stating you have or will be enrolling
B.VRR or Residence Permit
For most courses lasting for 1 to 4 years, you will require a VRR. Once you enter Netherlands, you will have to apply for a Residence Permit or VRR. It can also be applied by your Host University. If u have applied to a Dutch University and have an MVV, your host is bound to apply for you. They will apply within 4 days of tour arrival and ask for a separate fee. Once approved, you will have to collect your permit from the national immigration body office . You then need to register with the local council.
During your studies, your Permit will allow you to travel through any Schengen country for 90 days within a 180 day period.
For students from the USA , Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Vatican City State, South Korea, Japan, Monaco only a VVR is required.
C.Entry and Residence
The TEV process is automatically initiated when you apply for an MVV. This means that you application and Residence Permit will be submitted at the same time. Your host will do so on your behalf. If you do so yourself, you will have to do so at the visa section of the Dutch Embassy. You will have to pay a visa fees of €152 if you do so personally.
Visa Validation
To keep your visa valid you must score at least 50% of your study credits each year.
Unless a special circumstance such as an illness, in which your host will consider if you are eligible for special consideration.
Visa Fees.
A current non-refundable fee of € 311 for an MVV application and Residence Permit. Apart from this, you will have to legalise and translate your documents in your home country.
