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Education System Overview
In the 2019-2020 academic year, 2,202 U.S. students studied abroad for academic credit in the Netherlands, a number that has increased each term for the past five years.
Academic year: First week September – Last week of June
Major school holidays/break:
- Fall break in October
- Winter break (Last week of December – first week of January)
- Spring break in February
- Easter
- May break
- Summer break: July – August (6 weeks depending on region)
Major exam period(s): Depends on the institution
Language of instruction: Dutch and some bilingual
Structure of the University System
Years of study required to earn a bachelor's degree: 3 – 4 years
The language of instruction in universities: Dutch and some bilingual