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On behalf of the Association of School Boards in Amsterdam's Secondary Education (OSVO), Dialogic investigated the satisfaction of those involved with the Amsterdam central lottery and matching system for the fifth consecutive year, a part of the Amsterdam Core Procedure 2020. This central lottery is a method used during the transition to secondary school to place students.
The research was conducted among primary school pupils in year 8 and their parents/guardians, involving a questionnaire about their experience with the lottery and matching process. This year, 83% of the pupils were satisfied with their placement in a secondary school, which is a decrease of 3% compared to 2019.
The procedure remained unchanged in 2020 compared to 2019. However, this year was different due to the COVID-19 measures; there was no final test, and the reconsideration phase could not take place. In this phase, pupils whose primary school advice was adjusted based on the final test score have the option to submit a new list of preferences and participate in the lottery based on the remaining options.
Fortunately, the open days could still take place, giving pupils and parents the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the secondary school in person. Open days have been the most popular source of information for pupils to explore the range of schools for years. This year, 79% of pupils indicated a preference for obtaining information by attending open days. 71% of pupils stated that open days have 'helped a lot' in choosing a secondary school.
Download the evaluation report here. Want to know more? Contact Leonie Hermanussen.