Education for children from 4-12 years of age
primary school
In the Netherlands, children may go to primary school from the age of four. Most children go to primary school for eight years. Parents have free choice of a school. In Amstelveen your child will have priority at the schools that are closest to your home address. Via this link you can see which schools are in your neighborhood. More information about the hiring policy can be found at the website of Amstelwijs and the website of onderwijsgroep Amstelland.
Newcomer (expat, knowledge or labour migrant, or status holder)
Are you a newcomer and do you want to register your child/children at one of the primary schools? Please contact the Central Information Office for newcomers. This organisation helps you register your child at a primary school in Amstelveen.
You can find more information at Central Information Office for newcomers.