English 

In Dutch ROCvA stands for 'Regional Community College of Amsterdam'. We are a foundation under Dutch law, initiated by the local and national government in 1997. We service Amsterdam and the nearby townships of Amstelveen, Hoofddorp and Hilversum. 

Like community colleges in other countries we focus on vocational education and training for students from the age of 12 and adults in our region.

We are one of the largest community colleges in Europe with approximately 35,000 students; 3,500 part-time and fulltime staff spread over roughly 60 locations.

Intermediate vocational education

Our fulltime college-based route combines study with hands-on training in the workplace.

The part-time option is a work based route - with part-time education and apprenticeship slotted together. The courses come in four levels (as defined by the Dutch Adult & Vocational Education Act and in line with European-SEDOC classification). Students at the highest level can go on to university/college equivalent studies.

Course options
International Studies
The following course pages are in Dutch.
Aviation, Transport & LogisticsBusiness Services & ICTCare & Well BeingHospitality, Tourism, Food & BeveragesFashion & Beauty CareMedia, Advertising, Art & CultureSportTechnologyTrade & Entrepreneurship

Adult Education

For civic integration, Dutch as second language (NT2), literacy, secondary education, pre-vocational training.
Adult Education pages (in Dutch)

Secondary Education

For children in the age of 12-16.
Secondary Education (in Dutch)

Courses for Companies

Courses for Companie pages (in Dutch)

Information Centre

For more information about any of our courses, please send an e mail to our information centre.
informatiecentrum@rocva.nl

Contact

Marian Markenhof, Head office International Placements and Exchanges
E mail m.markenhof@rocva.nl
Telephone + 31 (0)20 579 11 89

Diederik Boerjan, International Studies
E mail dj.boerjan@rocva.nl
Telephone + 31 (0)20 516 16 67

Rene van Paridon, International Coordinator
E mail bic@rocva.nl
Telephone +31 (0)20 579 16 06