Applying for guidance for school leaver

Until the age of 16, children are subject to compulsory education. Young people who do not have a starting qualification after the age of 16 must attend education until the age of 18. A starting qualification is a diploma havo, vwo or mbo (level 2 or higher).

Are you dropping out of school but do not yet have a diploma? Apply for guidance from the municipality or a Transfer Point. 

Rule at Bureau of ESL

Approach

This is how you apply for counseling for a school leaver:

  • You contact the municipality or the Flow-through Point.
  • Among other things, you pass on:
    • why you need guidance
    • what guidance you need

Description

If you are a young person leaving school early, it may be difficult to find a job. You can get a personal counselor from a Transfer Point. This will help you find training or work.

The counselor works with training centers, youth services, social services, UWV and other organizations.

  • From the age of 12 you have to go to school.
  • The person taking care of you is responsible for you going to school.
  • The person taking care of you is also responsible for ensuring that you are enrolled in a school.
  • Up to age 23, we monitor young people without starting qualifications.
  • ESL office tracks and helps young people to appropriate education or day care.

Learn more

Contact flow point regions

Information from the Rijksoverheid on school leavers

Early collaboration in Park City

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