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Become a teacher via the Educational Module (lateral entry in 1-2 years)

"What if you transform your work experience into teaching, in 1-2 years part-time — without completing an entire master's program?"

Why this is so fun

You finally have an audience that actually listens to your stories! Every day you see the moment when a concept 'clicks' with a student — that look of recognition is addictive. Plus: you're building a skill that benefits all of society, and you get vacation time when others are still working.

Someone who did this

Joris (31), Groningen — ex-marketer, now teaches history at Praedinius Gymnasium

I'm standing in front of 28 seventh-graders explaining why Napoleon was so short — while three months ago I was still making PowerPoints about yogurt.

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First 3 steps

  1. 1Check on voortgezetleren.nl which educational modules match your bachelor's/master's degree and the subject you want to teach
  2. 2Spend a day as a guest teacher through 'Leraren met Lef' or a local secondary school in your area
  3. 3Ask at Voion or in a management meeting if the school will pay your tuition fees + offer teaching hours buffer (standard practice)
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Universiteiten (onderwijsmaster programma's)

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