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Pupil count forms

The pupil count is the basis to determine funding for schools in Caribbean Netherlands. The 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
Secondary vocational education (mbo) 1 October 2026 2027

Primary education - Bonaire, Saba and St Eustatius

Primary education has 2 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 pupil counting date of 1 October to determine the subsidies for ‘expertisecentra onderwijszorg (EOZ’s)’.

Find more information about pupil counting for 1 February 2026 in the brochure.

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 count date for the submission is 1 October 2026.

The count forms for 1 October will be published by 1 September 2026 at the latest. 

Submission

  1. Scan the completed form.
  2. Email it to caribisch.nederland@duo.nl.
  3. For the 1 February 2026 count, DUO must receive the form no later than 16 February 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.

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