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Why do parents insist on HAVO or VWO? Schools advocate for appropriate advice: Higher is not always suitable

Why do parents insist on HAVO or VWO? Schools advocate for appropriate advice: Higher is not always suitable

Schools in the Zuid-Kennemerland and Haarlemmermeer regions have launched the #kiesmetjehart initiative to urge parents to follow professional school level recommendations instead of pushing for havo or vwo. The campaign warns that ignoring advice often leads to student disappointment and emphasizes that the highest educational level is not always the most appropriate fit for every child.

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