VWO-students chose seven, or sometimes eight, subjects. In some cases parents can get reduction of study-costs. When students are 18 years old or older they get a basic grant from the government. This amount does not depend on the income of parents. At CSG Liudger students have to buy or rent their own books.
Students rent the books from an independent company which specializes in schoolbooks.
Some have to bike 15 km. In winter, however, those who live too far away often take the bus. There are no school-busses. Back to contents Back to Presentation of the Schools 4. The school is seen as a place where students are prepared for their future role in society.