Does the ban on face coverings apply at all educational institutions?
The ban on face coverings applies at all educational institutions that are recognised by the government or receive government funding.
Which educational institutions are recognised by the government or receive government funding?
All educational institutions that are recognised by the government or receive government funding are listed in the following registers:
- register of all primary education establishments (Dutch). This register is maintained by the Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs – DUO (education implementation service);
- register of all special education establishments (Dutch). This register is maintained by DUO;
- register of all secondary education establishments (Dutch). This register is maintained by DUO;
- register of all secondary vocational education (MBO) establishments (Dutch). This register is maintained by DUO;
- register of higher professional education (HBO) establishments and universities (Dutch). This register is maintained by DUO;
- register of primary school teacher training (PABO) colleges (Dutch). This register is maintained by DUO;
- register of private adult general secondary education (VAVO) establishments (Dutch). The Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap – OCW (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science) publishes this register at the start of each academic year.
As of 1 August 2019 the wearing of face coverings is no longer permitted in these educational institutions or on their premises. ‘Premises’ refers to any building or land that belongs to the educational institution, such as a school playground. If an educational institution is split across several sites, then the ban on face coverings applies in all of the institution’s buildings and on all its premises. For example:
- school or university libraries;
- teaching laboratories;
- external buildings where teaching takes place or examinations are held;
- school administration buildings;
- buildings where teachers, deans, student advisers, researchers and counsellors work.
Are you unsure whether you can enter an educational institution wearing a face covering?
If so, contact the educational institution in question for more information.
Who does the ban apply to?
The ban on face coverings applies to everyone, including teachers, students, parents and other visitors who are in and around the building.