Praat Nederlands met me! - S02 / E30

Doorstroomtoets 2026 Results: Cito, IEP & Final School Advice Explained

Understanding the scores and how they influence the final school advice in the Netherlands.

The Doorstroomtoets 2026 results are being released and for many international families, this can feel like an uncertain moment.

What do the numbers actually mean?

Is the test decisive for secondary school placement?

And what happens if the score is higher or lower than expected?

In this episode, I explain clearly and calmly:

• The difference between Cito and IEP scoring

• What reference levels like 1F and 1S really mean

• How the final school advice is determined

• When a school must reconsider the advice

• Why one test never defines your child’s future

If you are navigating the Dutch education system as an expat or international family, this episode will help you interpret the Doorstroomtoets results with clarity and confidence

For a full written explanation, visit this article via this link.

If you would like personal guidance, you are always welcome to reach out via email or via our contact page.

About Praat Nederlands met me!

🎙️ Praat Nederlands met me!

The podcast by Dutch for Children

A weekly podcast about raising multilingual children and helping expat kids learn and maintain the Dutch language wherever they are in the world.

Does your child answer in English when you speak Dutch? You’re not alone. Many expat parents face the challenge of keeping their mother tongue alive while raising children abroad.

Praat Nederlands met me! dives into the joys, struggles, and surprises of teaching Dutch to international kids.

Hosted by Wendy van Dalen — founder of Dutch for Children, the online Dutch language school for kids — this podcast brings you:

✨ Expert advice on raising multilingual children
✨ Inspiring stories from expat families and Third Culture Kids
✨ Practical tips for keeping the Dutch language and culture alive

Whether you want to strengthen your child’s Dutch, understand the magic of multilingualism, or feel connected to other international parents, this podcast is for you.

🔗 Discover more:

Dutch for Children — Online Dutch lessons for children
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