Pupil count
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- Pupil count forms
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
- Scan the completed form.
- Email it to caribisch.nederland@duo.nl.
- 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.