According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports & Youth Affairs, the purpose of these sessions is to inform the prospective students and their parents on what they can expect when they go to study in The Netherlands and how S4 can assist in making the transition as smooth as possible.
Topics to be discussed at the session, which will be addressed by the Minister of Education, Rhoda Arrindell, include "Student insurance, housing and Study Financing," "Schools and the possible implication for Study Financing," "The Dutch language and how to adapt to the Dutch society," and "How S4 can help you and your child."
A separate information session will be held for the students on March 1, 2011 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the same venue.
The VOBAS consists of a series of preparatory sessions provided on St. Martin twice a year by St. Maarten Student Support Services (S4).
