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Pupils' day off
On Thursday 1 October 2026, the pupils will have a day off from classes. This is due to a staff training day.
Year 1 School Trip
More information will follow.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read morePurple Friday
On Friday 9 October, Purple Friday will be celebrated at hundreds of schools in the Netherlands. This will also be the case at Haarlem College.
Read moreAutumn holiday
Decrease CITO 0 for Year 1
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read morePrimary School Morning #1
On Wednesday 28 October 2026, several local primary schools will be visiting the Haarlem College together with their teachers.
Students free 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods
The pupils have the 1st, 2nd and 3rd lessons off due to the primary school morning.
Shortened timetable
This week, the pupils have a shortened timetable due to progress reviews.
Reports/exam files are sent digitally
On Friday 6 November 2026, the reports (Years 1 to 3) and/or the exam files (Years 3 & 4) will be sent digitally to parents and students. Only at the end of the school year will the student receive a physical report; all other reports will be sent digitally.
Parent-teacher consultations with mentors
On November 10th, report card meetings between the mentor, parent(s)/carer(s) and student will take place at the school. This applies to all year groups.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read morePrimary School Morning #2
On Thursday 12 November 2026, several primary schools from the local area will visit Haarlem College with their teachers.
Students free 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods
The pupils have the 1st, 2nd and 3rd lessons off due to the primary school morning.
Top week 1
Monday 16 November 2026 marks the start of the first TOP week of this school year. This will be a week full of various activities for the students.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreInformation evening Year 6
On 26 November 2026, the Haarlem College is organising an information evening for prospective Year 7 pupils from primary school Year 8. During this information evening, we will tell you all about the Haarlem College and our educational provision. Pupils from primary school Year 7 are also very welcome to attend this evening.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreEducational trip German – Aachen
On 1 December, Year 4 vocational and pre-vocational students will go on a language trip to Aachen. More information about this will follow.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read morePrimary school morning
On Wednesday 9 December 2026, several primary schools from the local area will visit Haarlem College together with their teachers.
Students free 1st, 2nd and 3rd periods
The pupils have the 1st, 2nd and 3rd lessons off due to the primary school morning.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreChristmas holiday 2026/2027
Pupils' day off
On Monday 4 January 2027, pupils will have a day off school due to a staff training day.
CITO exam reduction for Year 2
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
This week, the pupils have a shortened timetable due to progress reviews.
Read moreReports/exam files are sent digitally
On Monday 25 January 2027, the school reports (years 1 to 3) and/or exam dossiers (years 3 & 4) will be sent digitally to parents and pupils. Only at the end of the school year will the pupil receive a physical report: all other reports will be sent digitally.
Year 4 listening and speaking tests
Parent-teacher consultations with mentors
Parent-teacher meetings between the mentor, parent(s)/carer(s) and pupil will take place at the school on Tuesday 26 January and Wednesday 27 January 2027.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreOpen Day
On Friday 5 February 2027, parents, carers, or prospective Year 7 pupils are invited to take a look around Haarlem College.
Open Day
On Saturday 6 February 2027, parents, carers, and prospective Year 7 pupils are invited to take a look around Haarlem College.
Pupils' day off
On Monday 8 February 2027, the pupils will have a day off school. This is due to a home study day for the staff.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreDay off
The school is closed. All pupils and staff have a day off.
Spring break
Pupils' day off
On Tuesday 2nd March 2027, pupils will have a day off school due to a staff training day.
Teaching session #1
During the afternoon educational sessions, pupils in Year 8 can attend lessons at Haarlem College.
Presentation of profile paper, Year 4 Mavo
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreTeaching session #2
During the afternoon educational sessions, pupils in Year 8 can attend lessons at Haarlem College.
Pupils' day off
On Wednesday 10 March 2027, the pupils will have a day off school due to Eid al-Fitr.
Top week 2
Monday 15 March 2027 marks the start of the second TOP week of this school year. A week full of various activities for the students.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreGood Friday (Not a day off)
On Friday 26 March 2027, it is Good Friday. This is a normal school day for the pupils. The pupils are therefore expected at school.
Easter Monday
On Monday 29 March 2027, it will be Easter Monday. The school will be closed on this day. The pupils will therefore have the day off.
Reports/exam files are sent digitally
On Monday 5 April 2027, the school reports (years 1 to 3) and/or exam portfolios (years 3 & 4) will be sent digitally to parents and pupils. Only at the end of the school year will the pupil receive a physical report: all other reports will be sent digitally.
Parent-teacher interviews with mentors years 1 to 3
On Tuesday 6 April 2027, progress review meetings will take place at the school between the tutor, parent(s)/carer(s) and pupils in years 1 and 2. The tutor will invite you and your child to a meeting.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreWork placement Year 3
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreMaatschappelijke Stage, HAVO Year 3
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreMay holiday
Liberation Day
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is an official public holiday in the Netherlands. School pupils have the day off.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreWhit Monday
On Whit Monday, the school is closed and therefore the pupils have no lessons.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreWalibi Year 4
More information will follow.
Top week 3
Monday 7 June 2027 marks the start of the third TOP week of this school year. A week full of various activities for the pupils.
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreCulture Day 2027
Test week years 1, 2 and 3
retrieve report
Retrieve report cards for students in years 1, 2 and 3.
Summer holiday 2027 (12 July to 20 Aug)
Shortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
Read moreShortened timetable
Lessons start at 09:50 due to team meetings for the staff. The school opens at 09:40.
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