You choose your own school

Consider what kind of school fits your situation, abilities and goals.

If you work during the day, you can choose to go to school in the evening to undergo your civic integration. If you want to continue your studies in the Netherlands, choose a course that you complete at language level

Your contact person at

It is convenient to choose a school that is close to your home or work so that you do not spend a lot of time travelling.

The number of teaching hours a school offers can vary. It is important to consider the amount of teaching hours you need and whether the school can offer it.

Some schools offer extra support, for example in finding work or housing. This can be important if you have just arrived in the Netherlands.

The costs of civic integration classes can vary from school to school. It is important to see if the costs are in line with your budget.

It is good to research the quality of teachers and teaching materials.

Some schools offer flexible teaching hours. It is convenient if you can choose teaching hours that are more convenient for you because you have to work or have children and need to be there for them at certain times.

If you would like to borrow money from DUO for your civic integration, you need to choose a school with the

Only for these schools can you borrow money from DUO for your civic integration course and exams. This is not possible for other schools.

You may start a course but find that it does not suit your needs. It is often possible to transfer. But this can cost a lot of time and money.

Find out in advance about the school you are applying to. Comparing several schools will help you make a better choice and avoid problems later. Your contact person from

If you choose a course outside your hometown, sSome municipalities allow you to receive travel reimbursement. Not all municipalities offer this. Check with your municipality for this.