The Doorstroomtoets 2026 results are being released and for many international families, this can feel like an uncertain moment.

What do the numbers actually mean?

Is the test decisive for secondary school placement?

And what happens if the score is higher or lower than expected?

In this episode, I explain clearly and calmly:

• The difference between Cito and IEP scoring

• What reference levels like 1F and 1S really mean

• How the final school advice is determined

• When a school must reconsider the advice

• Why one test never defines your child’s future

If you are navigating the Dutch education system as an expat or international family, this episode will help you interpret the Doorstroomtoets results with clarity and confidence

For a full written explanation, visit this article via this link.

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