You choose Futuris
You want to make the switch to Futuris!
Good news: with a suitable background and motivation, you are welcome at our school. On this page you will find everything you and any guidance counselor need to complete your application. We look forward to seeing you and the experience you bring.
Procedure
Enrolling in higher years at Futuris
Would you like to enter a higher year than the first at Futuris? In the Amstelland region, the transfer procedure is used for this. On this page you can read how to apply for the new school year.
Exceptions
Should you wish to transfer during the school year (e.g. because of a move), your parents/caregivers can contact Futuris directly.
Placement at Futuris
At the end of the school year, the schools in the Amstelland region discuss all transfer applicants who have submitted a central application form. Your parents then receive information about possible placement, followed by possible intake interviews.
Initial registration
How does it work
The basic principle is that every pupil living in the Amstelland region also receives a place at a school in this region. For transfer into a higher year, there are two steps that must be completed before 1 May:
- Registration on the waiting list
Your parents/guardians will register you on the waiting list of schools in the region using the central registration form. Here you indicate a first, second and third preference. It is important that all three preferences are filled in.
- Registration with the school of first choice
In addition, your parents/caregivers should also register you directly with your first-choice school, e.g. Futuris.
Once both forms have been completed, Futuris (or the school of your first choice) will request information from your current school. Once this information has been received, you are officially on the tranfer waiting list for the Amstelland region. The school of your first choice will then contact you to confirm your application. Applications are processed in order of receipt.
Frequently asked questions
A typical school day at Futuris starts with a mentor class or regular subject lessons. Classes usually last 50 minutes and there are several breaks throughout the day. Besides the regular subjects such as Dutch, English and maths, you also take practical classes depending on your choice of profile, such as sports, cooking or technology. The day usually ends around 15:30.
In secondary school, you have different teachers for each subject, instead of just one teacher. You have a fixed timetable with several subjects per day and learn to plan and deal with homework. In addition, secondary education emphasises independence and hands-on learning.
If you do not understand a lesson well or need help, you can always contact your teacher or mentor. Futuris also offers additional support through student coaches, remedial teachers and homework help.
In the lower years, pupils are offered both theoretical and practical subjects. In year 1, you will be taught Dutch, English, mathematics/math, human & social sciences, biology, art education, technology, music, health, physical education, mentoring lessons and profile hours. In year 2, physics/chemistry, German (for mavo students) and services & products (for basic/kader students) are added.
Futuris ensures a safe learning environment by actively addressing bullying behaviour and appointing a confidential advisor to whom pupils can turn. There is a bullying protocol and the mentor team plays an important role in identifying and resolving conflicts.
Futuris prepares you for further education by teaching you both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The profile classes help you gain practical experience early on, while the mavo/havo classes are specifically aimed at moving on to havo. In addition, we offer guidance in the choice of subsequent courses.
The open days are a good opportunity to explore Futuris, meet teachers and pupils and soak up the atmosphere. In school year 2024/25, the open days will take place on Wednesday 29 January 2025 and Thursday 30 January 2025.
Registration for Futuris is done through the Kernprocedure Amstelland. As a parent/guardian, you will receive a login code from your child’s primary school. This allows you to register him or her digitally. More information about the application procedure can be found here on our website.
Futuris stands out for its strong focus on hands-on education and personal development. We offer a wide range of profile classes, where pupils can discover and develop their talents. In addition, Futuris offers a lot of personal guidance and support for each pupil, focusing on both learning achievements and social-emotional development.
Futuris offers vmbo-basis, vmbo-kader, vmbo-theoretical (mavo) and mavo/havo. You can read more on the page about learning routes. We also have International Transition Classes (ISK) for non-native newcomers who do not yet speak sufficient Dutch to enter regular education.
At Futuris, we have five profile classes: sports, technology, expression, cooking and mavo/havo. When you enter our school in the first year, you can choose one of the five profile classes. You follow these classes throughout the lower school, which lasts two years. In the profile classes, you take weekly classes that match your interests and talents.