Suriname VWO Exam Subjects

The Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) is the pre-university education track in Suriname, preparing students for tertiary education. While a definitive official list of all exam subjects isn't readily available online, the following information has been compiled from various sources:

Possible Exam Subjects:

Fourteen subjects are offered as exam subjects for the VWO: Dutch, English, Spanish, Geography, History, Economics I, Economics II, Mathematics Q, Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Sociology.

Number of Exam Subjects:

The VWO curriculum includes 7 final exam subjects.

Compulsory Exam Subjects:

Dutch and English are compulsory exam subjects.

University Admission Requirements:

Specific subjects are often required for university admission. For example, the Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname requires a minimum grade of 6 for Dutch, English, and Mathematics 1 or Mathematics Q. Other universities may have different requirements.

Additional Information:

• The Staatsexamenbureau Suriname website provides information on state exams, including VWO exams.
• Students with a HAVO diploma can enter a bridging program (Schakeljaar) to qualify for VWO and university admission.

It is important to consult the Ministry of Education in Suriname or individual universities for the most up-to-date and official information on VWO exam subjects and admission requirements.