Pupil count
- Overview
- Reference count forms
Reference count forms
The pupil count is the basis to determine funding for schools in Caribbean Netherlands. The reference count dates are as follows:
| Sector | Count date | Funding year |
|---|---|---|
| Primary education | 1 February and 1 October 2026 | 2027 |
| Secondary education | 1 October 2026 | 2027 |
| Senior secondary vocational education (mbo) | 1 October 2026 | 2027 |
Primary education - Bonaire, Saba and St Eustatius
Primary education has 2 reference count dates: 1 February and 1 October. The pupil count of 1 February 2026 is the basis for funding in calendar year 2027.
We use the reference count date of 1 October to determine the subsidies for ‘expertisecentra onderwijszorg (EOZ’s)’.
Find more information about pupil counting for 1 October 2026 in the leaflet.
Secondary education- Saba and St Eustatius
With this form, you report the number of pupils for which your educational institution may receive funding in 2027. The reference count date for the submission is 1 October 2026. All information about the pupil count can be found in the leaflet.
Submission
- Scan the completed form.
- Email it to caribisch.nederland@duo.nl.
- For the 1 October 2026 reference count, DUO must receive the form no later than 15 October 2026.
Contact us
Please email us at caribisch.nederland@duo.nl if you have any questions.
Contact us
Email us at caribisch.nederland@duo.nl if you have any questions.