Vester College

General

General special education, special secondary education (VSO), part of Stichting De Onderwijsspecialisten.

Approximately 163 students (2025-2026). The student population has risen steadily from 125 to 165 in recent years.

Located on Hendrik Stafweg in Ede. Various nearby childcare options (KDV and BSO) are available in the area.

What the data says

The most recent inspection results from the board are 'Good', with a 'Satisfactory' rating for vision, ambitions, and goals.

The student population has shown an upward trend since 2019, which may indicate a growing need for special education in the region.

Strengths

• Positive inspection results for execution and quality culture
• Stable growth in student numbers
• Clear focus on special education

Points of attention

• Vision and ambitions assessed as 'Satisfactory' by the inspectorate
• No current CITO (standardized testing) or transition data available
• Limited data on specific student performance

For parents

Selection principles

• Focus on the specific support needs of the child
• Assess the quality of guidance within special education
• Look at the alignment with the vision of the education specialists

Ask on your visit

• What does a typical school day look like for students with different needs?
• In what way is the school's vision and ambitions translated into practice?
• What specific forms of support are available?
• How do students work together in the different class levels?