Why?
In  todays  society  it  is  important  to  have  a  more  than  average
grasp  of  English.  You  come  across  English  everywhere  today:  in
the media,  in science and technology, to name  just a few obvious
examples. Once you  leave school a good grasp of English can be
of  vital  importance.  Your  study  books  will  be  written  in  English
and  lectures  will  often  be  delivered  in  English.  This  is  why  the
“Driestar College” has  assembled  a well-trained  and  enthousiastic
body of TTO teachers to help you prepare for your future.

Who?
Bilingual education demands a  lot of you as a pupil, but you will
receive a lot in return! Therefore TTO is aimed at highly motivated
children  who  have  also  received  a  “VWO”  advice  from  their
primary  school.  We,  as  a  school,  assume  that  you  have  broad
cultural interests and that you can work together well with others.
To be accepted into our TTO course you will have to write a letter
outlining  your  reasons  for  wanting  to  participate  in  the  course.
Secondly  you  will  also  have  to  do  a  small  translation  test  and
finally  there  will  be  an  interview  regarding  your  motivation  for
this course.

What?
You will  follow  the  same program as  is offered  in  the  “VWO”, with
this one big difference that at least half of your lessons will be given
in English. We offer the following subjects in English:
* Religion
* Geography
* History
* Maths
* Man and Nature / Biology.
* PE (Physical Education)
* English
* Art
* Physics
Part of the program  involves excursions and an exchange program.
For  this  reason  we  request  additional  school  fees.  Let  us  know  if
these  extra  costs,  however,  are  an  impediment  to  participating  in
TTO.
The  TTO  program  lasts  at  least  3  years.  You will  be  trained  for  an
internationally recognised certificate.
Please take note that we also offer a VWO+  class coupled with VTO
(Versterkt Talen Onderwijs), also to be given by our TTO teachers.
Information meetings?
We heartily  invite you  to our Open Day on D.V. Saturday  the 16th
of  January,  2010  and  the  information  evening  (together  with
VTO+) on D.V. Monday the 8th of March, 2010.
For  any  further  information  after  the  Open  Days  then  please
contact  our  TTO  coordinator,  Mrs.  E.M.  Van  der  Kolk-de  Pater  at
kkp@driestarcollege.nl.