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WereldschoolFrom Researching Virtual Initiatives in EducationThe Wereldschool (World school in English) is a virtual school/company located in Lelystad, Netherlands.
More DetailsWith the help of books and distance guidance and support the children can continue Dutch education anywhere in the world, with support from a teacher based in the Netherlands. Children receive an education package containing an comprehensive manual with a lesson planner and educational materials (exercise books etc.). The Wereldschool works with teaching methods used within Dutch schools, ensuring that the curriculum corresponds with the Dutch education system. Preceding departure abroad, both the educational provisions and fitting in the curricula of the Wereldschool are talked through with the parents, when requested. It's essential that the correct choice of school is made for the children in the country of residence. Is the best choice a local or an international school, whether or not supplemented with one or more subjects provided by the Wereldschool? Or is complete home tuition to be preferred? During their stay abroad parents and children are supported and coached by experienced teachers. The use of a web-based pupil monitoring system assures an optimal counselling. It's also possible to communicate through e-mail, post, fax or telephone. Once every school year the Wereldschool sends a teaching kit. This kit contains all study- and workbooks, CD-ROMs and other teaching materials which a pupil needs for the subject concerned. An extensive Wereldschool manual is also part of the kit. After return to Belgium or the Netherlands, the Wereldschool can help in integrating in the education system. It is also possible, for example, to have the children's levels of Dutch tested when they have attended a foreign school for a longer time.
Source: http://www.wereldschool.nl/content.aspx?id=3487
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