Together on the way to a great start at school

One central place to choose a primary school and register in the municipality of Westland. From first orientation to the first day of school.
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Starting primary school for the first time: how it works

Is your child about to turn 2? Then it's time to start looking at which primary school suits them best. You register your child around their third birthday. Children may start school from their fourth birthday.
In Westland, all primary schools register together through this one website. That means you don't need to visit every school separately, you can see at a glance which schools are in your area, and the same rules and periods apply to everyone. That makes it clearer for you and fairer for all children.
Use the schools overview and visit several schools, so you get a good picture and can make a choice.
There are fixed registration periods. You register your child in the period in which they turn 3.
Within one week after the registration period closes, you will hear from the school where your child will be placed.
You will receive an enrolment form to finalise the placement. Your child is welcome at school from age 4.

Where are you in the process?

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3years
Registration period! Register your child now and list three schools in order of preference.
  1. NowBirth

    Your child is born

    The road to primary school starts here. You do not have to do anything yet, enjoy it.

  2. Now0 to 1.5 years

    Grow, play and discover

    No action needed yet for the registration.

  3. NowAround 2 years

    Start exploring schools

    Westland has nearly 50 primary schools in ten villages. Look at the schools on the map, visit an open day and talk to other parents.

    View the school map
  4. Now2 to 2.5 years

    Set your email reminder

    Leave your email address and your child's date of birth on this website. You will be notified automatically as soon as your registration period begins, no account is needed.

    Set a reminder
  5. Now2.5 to 3 years

    Visit schools

    Make appointments at the schools of your choice and put together a top three. That matters if your first-choice school is full.

    All schools at a glance
  6. NowChild turns 3

    Register your child

    You register your child in the registration period that belongs to the quarter in which it turns 3. You receive an email with the link to the Onderwijs Transparant parent portal. List three schools in order of preference.

    How registering works
  7. Now6 weeks after the registration period closes

    Receive the message

    You hear at which school your child can be placed. If there are more registrations than places, the priority rules apply first and then a supervised draw takes place. Listing three schools increases the chance of a placement offer.

    How children are placed
  8. NowAfter the placement offer

    Officially enrol your child

    You receive an enrolment form. Hand it in at the school within 14 days, then the placement is final.

    Enrolling after a placement offer
  9. NowBefore the 4th birthday

    Attend the getting-to-know days

    The school invites your child for the getting-to-know days. Your child meets the teacher, the classroom and the other children.

    Getting-to-know days and first day of school
  10. Now4th birthday

    First day of school

    From the fourth birthday your child may go to school, usually on the day after the birthday. Enjoy!

    Starting school
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Choose a school

Discover the almost 50 primary schools in Westland and find the school that suits your child.
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2

Registration

Register your child in the correct period via the Onderwijs Transparant parent portal. The link is on this website.
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3

Placement

Within one week you will hear which school your child has been placed at.
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4

Starting school

Complete the enrolment and get ready together for the first day of school.
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Prefer watching over reading?

Watch the ninety-second explainer video and see at a glance how registration works in Westland.
Watch the explainer video

Almost 50 schools across 10 villages

From Naaldwijk to Kwintsheul: view all primary schools on the map or filter by area, denomination and type of education.
Naaldwijk
's-Gravenzande
De Lier
Monster
Honselersdijk
Wateringen
Poeldijk
Maasdijk
Kwintsheul
Schipluiden
View all schoolsSchools on the map

Register in your registration period

Every child has a fixed registration period based on their birth quarter. Set a reminder so you know exactly when it is your turn.
Set up an email reminder
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Frequently asked questions

When do I register my child?

You register your child in the registration year in which they turn 3. The registration year runs from 1 October to 30 September. Within that year, every child has a fixed registration period based on their birth quarter.

What if a school is full?

If there are more registrations than places, the priority rules apply first and then a draw is held. If there is no place at your first-choice school, we look at the next school on your list. That is why you list several schools in order of preference.

Can I list more than one school?

Yes. You list several schools in order of preference. The more schools you list, the greater the chance your child is placed at one of your preferred schools.
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Prefer everything on paper?

Download the complete guide for parents and carers, everything you need to know about registering.
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