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February 24, 2025

PHILIPSBURG / THE HAGUE - The Education Executive Agency (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, DUO) is visiting the Caribbean from 10 March up to and including 11 April 2025.

Temporary service desks are opened during the visit. DUO also organises information sessions about student finance. This also focuses on how students can use the citizen service number (BSN) they receive to better prepare for their studies in the Netherlands.

Information sessions

Temporary service desks

A year-long service desk on Curaçao

More information

duo.nl/bezoekcariben

Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/?p=213193

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