What is TTO and IB in the VWO/HAVO context?• Twee Talen Onderwijs = 50% in English• Yr 1 - 3 : VWO + TTO or HAVO + TTO• Yr 4 - 6 = 25% in English• TTO certificate end Yr 4• Yr 5 - 6 all exam subjects taught in Dutch• IB Certificate of English Language and Literature

taught simultaneously with VWO English lessons• IB is separate and an additional qualification

How does it work?50% of classes taught in English in TTO 1 – 3 English (4), Biology (2), History (2), Geography (2), Maths (3), Art (2) and Music/Drama (2)

25% of classes in 4 – 6V4: General Science (2), General Art and Culture (2) pre-IB English (3)

More than just extra English!•Continuation of IPC style of working•Cross curricular links•Native and near-native speakers•Special activities and opportunities•Global perspective•Challenging•Fun

Who does TTO?•Regular Dutch students•CITO score (RLW VWO/TTO : 542 – 550)•Primary school’s advice•Motivation•Background•Interview

Why do TTO and IB?• Builds on English skills acquired here• Unique opportunity• Preparation for university• Internationally recognised qualification• Life skills for a challenging job market• Power of expression• Appreciation of language and literature

FAQ

• What happens if TTO is too difficult?

• How does school ensure students are at the same level as regular VWO students?

• What about Maths?

• If a student does not have the expected CITO?

What is TTO and IB in the VWO/HAVO context?• Twee Talen Onderwijs = 50% in English• Yr 1 - 3 : VWO + TTO or HAVO + TTO• Yr 4 - 6 = 25% in English• TTO certificate end Yr 4• Yr 5 - 6 all exam subjects taught in Dutch• IB Certificate of English Language and Literature

taught simultaneously with VWO English lessons• IB is separate and an additional qualification