Cabinet Plans Single Test in Grade 8 by 2030

The Dutch government, through staatssecretaris Tielen, intends to implement a single standardized test for all eighth-grade students by 2030. Currently, six different tests determine students' secondary school recommendations, leading to inconsistencies and criticism. The goal is to promote equal educational opportunities, but the plan faces resistance from schools who want a ‘their own’ test.

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