basisonwijs
Basisonwijs, or primary education, is the first stage of formal education in Dutch-speaking regions, aimed at developing foundational literacy, numeracy, social skills, and basic knowledge about the world. It prepares children for secondary education and lifelong learning.
In the Netherlands, basisonwijs covers eight school years (groep 1 to groep 8) for children roughly aged
Curriculum and learning areas commonly include Dutch language (reading, writing, speaking, listening), mathematics, world orientation (geography,
Pedagogy in basisonwijs stresses inclusive education, with support for students who need extra help. Countries implement
Governance varies by country and community, but all basisonwijs systems operate under public oversight, with inspections