Scholen: Nederland vs. Amerika

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 2

The difference between

American and Dutch schools

What do you already know?

Let's discuss the following questions

Which differences are there between Dutch and American schools, you think?

If your 12 or 13, in which school are you?

1. Middle school
2. High school
3. Elementary school
4. University

What is "basisschool" in English?

1. Elementary school
2. Kinder garten
3. Day care school
4. University

The students who are at high school are between ... and ... years old

1. between 4 and 12
2. between 12 and 16
3. between 14 and 18
4. between 10 and 14

In stead of numbers students get letters as grades; which letter is the best?

1. B+
2. A-
3. A+
4. F

American schools have the same system as Dutch schools; VWO/Havo/VMBO

1. Yes
2. No

Joey Jaq explains it all!

Kijk naar het filmpje. Je ziet hier een Amerikaanse jongen (die in Nederland woont). Hij legt uit wat het verschil is tussen Nederlandse en Amerikaanse scholen.

Find the difference!

So, we know there are many differences, now let's see what differences we can find during the video of a school tour. 

1. Let's watch Nina give us a tour!

2. Write down any differences that you see.  

Differences

Are you excited to go to another school? What do you expect?