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Young people in Z route

For young peaople in the Z route things are likely to change from July 1, 2025.

800 hours of language lessons

Young people taking the Z route need to follow 800 hours of language lessons. After the change, they will be allowed to include some hours taken at school. This applies to hours followed in:

  • ‘praktijkonderwijs’ (practical education)
  • ‘voortgezet speciaal onderwijs’ (special secondary education)
  • MBO level 1 or entrance programme
  • an international transition class.

More information

You can read more on Rijksoverheid.nl (link in Dutch).

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