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Atlas College: Bilingual VWO, Gymnasium & STEM Academic Academy Guide

Atlas College is a distinguished regional educational community in West-Friesland (North Holland), encompassing prestigious academic institutions including OSG West-Friesland (dating to 1385), celebrated for bilingual pre-university education (TTO VWO), the Classical Gymnasium, STEM robotics, and direct university transition to Dutch research universities.

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Verified degree programs and opportunities

Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:

Admissions, language requirements & application process

Master's admission eligibility
Atlas College provides secondary pre-university education (VWO/Gymnasium/HAVO) preparing students directly for university admission across the Netherlands and Europe.
Doctoral admission eligibility
Pre-university secondary college; graduates matriculate into university bachelor's programs (WO and HBO).
Language proficiency
Dutch and English (bilingual TTO track teaches 50%+ of subjects entirely in English; Cambridge English C1/C2 certificates awarded).
Research statement / Proposal
Primary school teacher recommendation (advies basisschool) and motivation letter for bilingual gymnasium tracks.
Application fee
Free municipal secondary school application.
Required documentation
Primary school transition report (Onderwijskundig Rapport), academic record, and identity document/passport.

Tuition fees and verified scholarship systems

Public Dutch secondary education is tuition-free for resident students under the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Parental voluntary school contribution levies average €120 to €350 per year for bilingual tracks and cultural excursions. International student exchange grants and Stichting Leergeld subsidies are available.

Verified faculty profiles and research leaders

Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Atlas College:

Drs. Roel Scheepens

Executive Board President of Atlas College & Educational Strategist · Educational Governance, Pre-University Pedagogies, Bilingual Education Policy, Regional School Networks

Drs. Anja Valk

Rector of OSG West-Friesland & Classical Philologist · Classical Antiquity Pedagogy, Gymnasium Education, Latin Translation, School Cultural Heritage

Ir. Marco van der Lee

Coordinator of Technasium & STEM Curriculum Specialist · Inquiry-Based STEM Pedagogy, Robotics Education, Design Thinking in Schools, Physics Demonstrations

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Atlas College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.

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