Suriname Voortgezet Onderwijs Junior (VOJ) First Year Curriculum - English

The Voortgezet Onderwijs Junior (VOJ) system in Suriname is the lower secondary education level, replacing the previous Meer Uitgebreid Lager Onderwijs (Mulo) system. While a specific syllabus for the first-year English curriculum remains elusive, some key details about the Surinamese education system and the role of English can be gleaned from various sources.

General Structure:

VOJ typically lasts for four years. Previously, Mulo was divided into two streams: MULO-A (focused on business and languages) and MULO-B (focused on science subjects). It's unclear how these streams translate to the current VOJ structure.

English Language:

English is widely spoken in Suriname, although Dutch is the official language. English is introduced in secondary school (formerly during Mulo), and there have been initiatives to improve students' English language skills. A project focusing on English language, digital skills, and skills for tourism and ICT was launched with IDB support.

Curriculum:

The VOJ curriculum includes general high school subjects and vocational subjects. Nuffic mentions six exam subjects, including Dutch and English, for access to higher education. However, the precise content of the first-year English curriculum remains undefined in the available information.