Practice question Onderwijs (Education)
How old is a child when compulsory education starts in the Netherlands?
In Dutch: Hoe oud is een kind als de leerplicht in Nederland begint?
Choices
- 4 years
- 5 yearsCorrect answer
- 6 years
- 8 years
Explanation
Correct answer: 5 years
Children are required to attend school from 5 years old. Most children already go to school from 4 years (groep 1), but that is not yet required. Compulsory education lasts until the end of the school year in which the child turns 16 years. After that the kwalificatieplicht applies until age 18.
Why the other choices are wrong
- Option A: Most children start school at age 4, but attending at this age is voluntary and not yet compulsory.
- Option C: Choosing age 6 is incorrect because compulsory schooling in the Netherlands begins earlier.
- Option D: Age 8 is much too late, as children are already legally required to be in school.
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