Municipality of Zaanstad: exemptions from compulsory school attendance

With an exemption from compulsory education, your child does not have to attend school. There are different exemptions (in Dutch):

• Exemption from compulsory education on the grounds of physical or psychological incapacity
• Exemption based on objections to the direction of education
• Exemption based on enrollment at a school abroad
• Exemption in connection with alternative education or exemption from the obligation to qualify
• Exemption in connection with a migratory existence

You can send the request to:

Municipality of Zaanstad
Compulsory Education Department
Postbus 2000
1500 GA Zaandam