You can log in to multiple Summa College applications. For example My Summa, Itslearning or your Summa e-mail.

You will find all options at summacollege.nl/inloggen (in Dutch).

Since the entire course is provided in English, it is not necessary to be able to speak Dutch. In addition, almost all the information you receive is in English. Mastery of the Dutch language is not part of the introductory meeting and will not be tested.

However, the Dutch language is part of the course. You take Dutch lessons and take tests for Dutch. You also have to take an exam in Dutch. Students who do not speak Dutch are subject to adapted (lower) requirements. If you do not speak Dutch, you will receive special support for this.

Please contact us. We are happy to help.

On this page you can find the contact details of our schools.

You can also choose to send a message via the form at this page.

Administrative questions

For questions about your registration, learning materials (books and such), the start of the school year, and other subjects, you can contact the school where you are registered. Click here for all contact details. This also applies to parents who cannot log in to the parent portal.

Technical Support

The answer to most technical questions can be found in the knowledge base start.summacollege.nl. If you have questions about laptops and the required specifications, please see the 'Buying a laptop' page. You can also visit the Paradigit Campus shop. If you have other technical questions, please contact your school. Click here for an overview with all contact details.

Other educational matters

If you have any questions about other educational matters or need help with choosing your study, you can contact Hulp bij studiekeuze. You can call the employees at 040 269 44 44, WhatsApp with them or send them an e-mail.

Also check the FAQs to see if you can find the answer to your question there.

Go to the page of your chosen course and sign up using the sign-up button.

As long as there is a place, you can always sign up. However, we recommend that you sign up before March 1st. The longer you wait to sign up, the greater the chance the course will be full.

After you sign up you will receive a notification within 10 working days. You will also receive an invitation for an introductory meeting. During this meeting, which lasts 2 to 2.5 hours, you can see if the course really fits you. At the end you can confirm your choice for the course. If the course doesn’t seem to fit you after all, our study advisors will help you to consider your options.

You can cancel your registration for an mbo course. This does not cost you money. Need help to find another course? Please contact our Study advisors.

Yes, that's possible. If you have a certificate of transfer to havo 4 and are at least 16 years of age, you are welcome on all Summa College level 3 and 4 courses. 

Full = the course is full and you cannot sign up.

Waiting list = the course is full but has a waiting list. If a place becomes available, you will receive a notification.

Limited number of places = some bol courses have a limited number of places. This has to do with the number of available internships. There is therefore a chance you will not be accepted for that course. We recommend you also register for another course.

To be able to follow a course, you must meet certain pre-education requirements. These are different for each course. On our website you will find the degree or transition certificate you need in order to register.

When can I be admitted to a course at Summa College?
Basically, anyone from 16 years of age can attend vocational training at our college. For adult education, a minimum age of 18 applies. The admission conditions vary per course and level; check out the course of your choice. Once you have signed up, we will check if your pre-education is in line with the education you want to follow.

If you do not (yet) have a citizen service number (BSN) you can sign up by completing this form and sending it to the correct school. You do not have to fill in the citizen service number on this form.

Basically, Summa College only accepts students with the right pre-education. If you have the option, it's always better to get a diploma. In exceptional cases you will be able to be admitted without the right degree. Contact the school for more information.

For contact and location information refer to this page. 

The tuition fees are determined each year by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

For more information, go to: website of the central government.

If you would like to have an indication of the costs of the programme of your choice, go to the description of the programme.

In our guidelines tuition fees (pdf, in Dutch) you can read which costs are paid by the school and which you have to pay yourself.

Mbo students following a full-time bol course are entitled to travel expenses. With an OV card you may travel for free or at a discount.

Read more on DUO's website.

On DUO's website you will find more information about how and when to pay tuition fees. For families with minimal financial resources, there are the following possibilities for financial aid in schooling:

Stichting Leergeld [Learning costs Foundation]

Stichting Leergeld (in Dutch) is committed to helping school-aged children (4 to 18 years of age) from families with minimal financial resources. You can apply for, for example, parent contributions, school trips, school camps or transport to school. Purchasing a bicycle or computer is also possible. 

Parents or caregivers may call for assistance from a local Leergeld Stichting if they cannot pay certain in-school or out-of-school activities and have an income that is demonstrable below 120% the minimum income level.

Emergency Fund

If, due to your financial situation, you are unable to pay the tuition fees and additional study costs, you may be entitled to the Emergency Fund. Travel expenses are not reimbursed via the Emergency Fund.
To learn more about the Emergency Fund please contact mbostudentenfonds@summacollege.nl.

If you are 18 or older and follow a bol course at mbo level, you may apply for student grants.

Read more: DUO's website.

Before the start of your study program, you will receive a message by email about an Education Agreement (Onderwijsovereenkomst, OO) or Professional Practice Agreement (Beroepspraktijkvormingsovereenkomst, BPVO). This is a legal document that states what your and our obligations are. The OO must be signed by you and the BPVO by you and the work placement company. The school principal has already signed.

In accordance with the law, both the OO and the BPVO are only valid when we have a signed copy in our possession. If the OO or BPVO is not valid, you cannot obtain a diploma – it is therefore very important that this is properly arranged!

Digital signing
The OO and the BPVO can be digitally signed. This is done via the internet, you do not need to print anything. You need a DigiD to digitally sign the document. You can read more about it here.

Signing BPVO
The BPVO will be simultaneously sent to you and the work placement company for a digital signature. If the work placement company refuses to sign the BPVO, you will be informed about this in your school e-mail. We will investigate why there has been a refusal. You will then receive a new message.

This is how you digitally sign the agreement
1. Make sure you have your DigiD data at hand.
2. Click on the link that you receive via email.
3. Read the document carefully.
4. If there are incorrect data in it, click on 'disagree'. You will then enter a new screen and fill in the 'reason for refusal' box.
5. If there is incorrect data on the form, click on 'next' and follow the instructions on your screen.

After all parties have signed the OO or BPVO, you will receive a signed copy in your school email.

It is unusual to get two diplomas at the same level. Our general policy is not to allow this. The mbo aims to let students move on to a higher level after obtaining a diploma. In exceptional cases, however, it is possible to follow a course again at the same level. The school of your choice will decide if they want to make an exception. You can register and, after registration, you will receive a message from the school.

Our education is focused on four levels:

Level 1 - entrance programme

You perform simple tasks. You work under supervision and assist others in the work.

Level 2 - basic professional

You perform standard work independently

Level 3 - professional

You work independently and you can organise and plan. You assign tasks to employees.

Level 4 – middle management officer

You perform work completely independently. You guide and coordinate activities in a department or in a small company.

Level 4 - specialist

You perform work independently and you can perform specialised work.

Please contact us. We are happy to help.

Secondary education is provided at the Montessori College, School 23 and the Ster College. These schools are affiliated with Summa College. Go to our full list of schools (dutch).