Onderwijs - Onderwijsniveaus en fasen

the formal and informal learning experiences provided to young children, typically between the ages of birth and eight years old, to support their holistic development

voorschoolse educatie

the formal educational experiences designed for children before they enter primary school, typically between the ages of three and six

voorbasisonderwijs

the first stage of formal schooling, typically covering basic academic subjects and foundational skills for children between the ages of five and twelve

basisonderwijs

the stage of schooling that follows primary education, typically involving more specialized subjects and serving students aged approximately 12 to 18

secundair onderwijs

the stage of schooling following primary education and preceding upper secondary education, typically covering the middle school years for students aged approximately 12 to 15

lager secundair onderwijs

the final stage of schooling, typically for ages 15 to 18, preparing students for higher education or employment

voorbereidend middelbaar onderwijs

educational programs that follow secondary education but are not classified as tertiary education, typically offering vocational or technical training

postsecundair niet-tertiair onderwijs

education after high school, such as college, vocational training, or professional certification

tertiair onderwijs

education at a university or similar educational institution that grants one an academic degree at the end

hoger onderwijs

the academic programs pursued after the completion of a bachelor's degree

postdoctoraal onderwijs

a period of advanced research and study undertaken by individuals who have completed their doctoral degree

postdoc