Frequently Asked Questions

Is EduCampus Aruba accredited?

Yes. We are accredited through Cognia. You can see our accreditation document by clicking here.

How much does EduCampus Aruba cost?

For a comprehensive explanation of how to calculate the total cost of attendance, please visit the Admissions page.

Does EduCampus Aruba comply with the leerplicht law?

Yes, we do.

Will my child be eligible for Arubalening?

Yes.

Can my child attend tertiary education in the Netherlands?

Yes, as well as many other countries such as Canada and the USA.

What diploma will my child graduate with?

Depending on the graduation plan that we create with you and the learner, your child will graduate with a HAVO or VWO equivalent high school diploma.

Can my child finish with a MAVO equivalent diploma?

No. All of our diplomas are at the level of either a HAVO or VWO equivalent diploma.

Can I attend EduCampus Aruba after graduating from MAVO?

Yes. We will assess your previous diploma and school reports and develop a graduation plan with you and your child.

Can provisions be made for my athlete child?

Absolutely! Please see our Talent Development page for some information or Contact Us if you have more specific questions.

Does my child have to go to campus every single day?

It depends on each child and their best environment for learning. Together with you and your child, we will determine a weekly schedule that works best for your child.
Below you will find some general advice for Hybrid students, however each schedule is personalized to the child and can vary from what we have written below.
Elementary Unit: We recommend a minimum of 4 days a week attendance on campus to ensure oversight of progress and for your child to benefit from in-person structural learning disciplines.
Middle School Unit: We recommend a minimum of 4 or 3 days a week on campus. The days that your child is not on campus, we expect them to work from home or wherever they may be.
High School Unit: Once our students reach high school, they have a level of discipline and self-mastery that will allow them to work on courseload anywhere and in the final few years at EduCampus Aruba, it has become quite common for students to come in twice or three times a week.
The beauty of our system is that your child can take their learning anywhere and are not restricted to our campus.

What is a hybrid student?

Learners who come to campus a minimum of one (1) day are considered "hybrid" students.
You may also choose for the option of your child to be an "online only" student. In this case, they will not come to campus at all and receive mentoring and assistance entirely through online methods.

What is the language of instruction at EduCampus Aruba?

English.

Will my child be able to follow a language course such as Dutch, Spanish or French?

Yes!
We offer in-person Dutch, Spanish, Papiamento, and English Writing courses, as well as French, Chinese, German, Latin, AP French, and AP Spanish through our online platforms.

What local electives are currently being offered?

To see the full courselist, click here.

What platforms does EduCampus Aruba work with?

As a parent, you are welcome to choose a platform.
We can give guidance for each and give recommendations. At the moment, most of our students are on Edgenuity Virtual Academy / Imagine Learning.
Starting 9th grade, your child will transition to Edgenuity Virtual Academy to be able to graduate with an accredited diploma.
Please note that while we allow parents to choose platforms that deviate from ours, the platform chosen must meet local and international quality standards.
You can see the section on "how to choose a platform" in our Guide to the EduCampus Experience.

Can a student be enrolled anytime during the year?

Yes. While recommend students matriculate at the start of a semester (August or February), enrollment is possible at any point throughout the year.

Where is EduCampus Aruba located?

We are located in Oranjestad. Currently we occupy two spaces: a part of Cas di Cultura and the top floor of the Kerekentenchi Building

Does my child need to be online at specific hours for school?

No, but.
EduCampus Aruba works with online platforms that are asynchronous. What this means is that it is student-paced. Your child can log into the system any time of the day and complete lessons. The system offers great flexibility and we have had students who work at all hours of the day depending on when their learning rhythm thrives.
However, local electives offered as part of our non-formal curriculum are not online, but in-person courses. That means your child will need to come to campus to follow these courses at set times.

What is your admissions process like?

We believe in personalized education, which starts at admission. Once you have expressed interest in enrolling your child at EduCampus Aruba, you will receive preliminary information regarding our methods and practices. After that, you will be invited to a personal, explorative conversation where we determine whether our model is the right fit for your child.
For more information regarding this process, please see our Admissions page.

Is EduCampus Aruba a public or private school?

EduCampus Aruba is both public and private. We receive some support from the government, but parents pay for the platform/core curriculum of their child.

Do you sign or help with immigration papers?

No.

I'm still a little lost!

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