Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science works to create a smart, skilled and creative environment in the Netherlands. Its mission is to ensure that everyone gets a good education and is prepared for responsibility and independence. The Ministry also wants people to enjoy the arts, and aims to create the right conditions for teachers, artists and researchers to do their work.

Their mission is to ensure a knowledgeable, skilled and cultured country.

The Ministry has the following objectives:

• To ensure that everyone gets a good education
• To ensure that everyone is prepared for personal independance and responsibility
• To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience and enjoy culture
• To ensure that teachers, artists and scientists are able to carry out their work