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Amsterdam Coalition Agreement Sets €16 Million Education Allocation for 2030
The 2026-2030 agreement directs resources to school programs that shape daily learning for children across Amsterdam primary and secondary schools.
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The 2026-2030 coalition agreement between PRO and D66 allocates up to €16 million in 2030 for education initiatives that emphasize equity, expanded family schools, school meals, and broad bridge classes. This funding forms part of local government decisions on how resources reach Amsterdam schools and families.
New core objectives for Dutch, arithmetic, and mathematics in primary and secondary education will take effect on 1 August 2026. Digital literacy, citizenship, and Dutch sign language objectives follow on 1 August 2027. These scheduled updates affect the subjects taught in classrooms throughout the city and the skills students are expected to develop.
School Visits and Language Priorities
All Amsterdam primary schools must now take 7th and 8th-grade students at least once to the Holocaust Museum. The requirement ensures that residents gain direct exposure to local historical knowledge during their school years. Families with children in these grades can expect this visit to become a standard part of the curriculum.
While the national government reversed earlier plans to restrict English-taught bachelor degrees, Amsterdam continues to prioritize Dutch language instruction and local equity in its education budget. This approach shapes how schools balance language learning for students who live and study in the city.
Bridge Class Funding After 2025 Changes
The subsidy for broad bridge classes was abolished in 2025, resulting in a structural €55 million cut. Amsterdam’s new coalition plans to expand these programs again with new funding. Residents whose children may benefit from bridge classes can follow how the restored support affects class availability in local schools.
The coalition agreement and the listed implementation dates provide the timeline for these education measures. Schools and families in Amsterdam will see the core objectives and museum visits begin on the stated dates, while the €16 million allocation reaches programs in 2030.