Before World War II, the institutions were known as Middelbare Landbouwschool (secondary agricultural school), Middelbare Bosbouwschool (secondary forestry school) dan Nederlandsch Indiche Veeartsenschool (veterinary school).
Sebelum Perang Dunia II, lembaga-lembaga pendidikan menengah tersebut dikenal dengan nama Middelbare Landbouwschool, Middelbare Bosbouwschool dan Nederlandsch Indische Veeartsenschool.