Montessori, Waldorf, or Public? How to Pick the Right School for Your Child with Isabel Cruz from Consulting Kaleidoscope
Dam Parenting13 Aug 2025

Montessori, Waldorf, or Public? How to Pick the Right School for Your Child with Isabel Cruz from Consulting Kaleidoscope

The Dutch education system is famous for its variety, but for international parents, that variety can feel like a complex puzzle. In this "Time Vault" episode, Eva and Maren sit down with Isabel Cruz from Consulting Kaleidoscope to take a warm, honest, and direct look at school choices in the Netherlands. We break down the different educational philosophies—like Montessori and Waldorf—and explain the practicalities of when to start planning and what to actually look for during a school visit.

Isabel provides the clarity you need to move past the stress of the "lottery" system and focus on what truly fits your child’s personality. We also discuss how to use resources like AlleCijfers to understand secondary school pathways. Whether your toddler is months away from their fourth birthday or you are just starting to explore your options, this episode offers the expert insight and confidence you need to navigate your family’s educational journey in the Netherlands.


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Numbers showing which secondary school the children progress to

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