No. 4,957 in Dutch
hbo
HBO in Dutch stands for "higher professional education," a level of tertiary education in the Netherlands.
In a sentence
Ik studeer aan een hbo-instelling in Amsterdam.
I am studying at a college institution in Amsterdam.
In this sentence, 'hbo' is used to refer to a level of higher vocational education in the Netherlands, explicitly indicating the type of educational institution.
Het hbo-programma vereist een goede basiskennis van wiskunde.
The college program requires a good foundational knowledge of mathematics.
Here, 'hbo' describes the educational program at the specified level, emphasizing curriculum requirements.
De overstap van middelbaar onderwijs naar hbo kan uitdagend zijn.
The transition from secondary education to college can be challenging.
In this instance, 'hbo' represents the level of study to which a student transitions, highlighting the step in educational progression.
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