school
school; educational institution
Beginner Noun common
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Pronunciation
/sxoːl/
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Cultural Note
Dutch children start school at age 4 ('basisschool'). At age 12 they go to secondary school, which is divided into VMBO, HAVO, and VWO tracks. This early tracking system is unique and sometimes controversial.
📝 Example Sentences
De kinderen gaan elke dag naar school.
The children go to school every day.
Op welke school zit je?
Which school do you attend?
De school organiseert een feest voor de ouders.
The school is organizing a party for the parents.