VMBOGemengd
VMBO-Gemengd is one of the four tracks of VMBO, the Dutch preparatory secondary education for students roughly aged 12 to 16. The term Gemengd, meaning mixed, reflects its combination of theoretical and practical instruction. This track aims to provide both academic foundation and vocational skills, offering a broad preparation for further vocational education.
The curriculum of VMBO-Gemengd blends core subjects—such as Dutch, English, and mathematics—with practical and vocational learning.
Duration and outcomes: VMBO is typically a four-year program. At the end of the track, students receive
Role in Dutch education: VMBO-Gemengd sits among VMBO tracks that also include Basis, Kader, and Theoretische
Historical note: The VMBO system, including the Gemengd track, emerged from mid- to late-20th-century reforms to