PrO

PrO (praktijkonderwijs, practical stream) is secondary education, intended for  students who have difficulty with traditional ways of learning. In PrO, students don’t only learn through books and online, but mainly by doing it; thus, in practice. The theory is brought to life and intensified by means of practical subjects and internships. Tailor-made and personalized learning are key in PrO: every student works according to an individual educational plan (IEP). The IEP reflects the  student’s personal abilities, needs, and wishes. 

PrO aims to prepare students for further (vocational) education or the labor market. In doing so, learning, working, self-reliance, citizenship, and leisure are important themes. Within these themes, PrO students learn to function as well and as  independent as possible, in the school and in society. In the first 2 Forms, the PrO program focuses on basic skills, a broad, general educational basis and orientation on the various sectors of the labor market. From 3rd Form, the PrO program is more occupational oriented. Students can choose their occupational sector (such as automotive, hospitality, or welding) and will start taking on job placements. 
The internship (stage) is an important part of the PrO student’s learning process. A good internship often is the foundation for a regular job. After 4 or 5 years of PrO, students either start with a job in the work force or further their education in the CVQ program or at New Challenges Foundation (NCF). 

JOB TRAINING PRO

Job training constitutes an important component of the school’s curriculum for the students in the Practical Stream. In PrO here are two apprenticeship programs:
1. An introduction program which begins in year 2; and
2. A senior program which is for years 3 and 4.

The Form 2 PrO students begin their job training in February 2025. This program runs for 5 months, and students attend job training 2x per month. The students who are in the 3rd and 4th Form PrO are required to complete a full school year of job training. This enables them to work two days and spend three days a week at school.
During job training the PrO students are guided by supervisors on the job site. The supervisor is requested to fill out a weekly evaluation form. The PrO job training coordinator and/or the PrO teacher will visit the student during his/her job training to keep informed of the student’s performance. Before the start of the job training a job training agreement is signed by the student, the PrO Department Head and the business where the job training takes place. Students are graded based on their overall performance on the job. This grade can range from 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. PrO students who fail to complete their job training may forfeit receiving their diploma at the end of their PrO program.