{"id":1996,"date":"2026-06-26T08:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T08:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/ocean-going-sailing\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T09:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T09:52:50","slug":"ocean-going-sailing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/ocean-going-sailing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean-going sailing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ml5mgpow-19604eef2f42004f1e955f2e7fa6e337\">\n.avia-section.av-ml5mgpow-19604eef2f42004f1e955f2e7fa6e337{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kop-opzee2-1500x430.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-ml5mgpow-19604eef2f42004f1e955f2e7fa6e337 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mm0clg6k-e19d340f3bc820c26e9df410abedecdf\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mm0clg6k-e19d340f3bc820c26e9df410abedecdf .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mm0clg6k-e19d340f3bc820c26e9df410abedecdf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock hero-bottom av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Opleidingen &#038; cursussen<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-mn1t45cw-b70b9ba08f2d326a0e83902c8fe0a6fe main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  column-style-1 arrow-section arrow-grey avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2aoa0-5ea24ceeae5f412b57b1efaaf5b29e62 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6tymc-9ad5c2b05e7e010d0f93e5f4f2a9eb61\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-6tymc-9ad5c2b05e7e010d0f93e5f4f2a9eb61{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-6tymc-9ad5c2b05e7e010d0f93e5f4f2a9eb61 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-6tymc-9ad5c2b05e7e010d0f93e5f4f2a9eb61 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-6tymc-9ad5c2b05e7e010d0f93e5f4f2a9eb61 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-4  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  margin-bottom-30'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Ocean-going sailing<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-nio8-a276c126ba52ee710a96525dae368103 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>General information<\/h3>\n<p>With the Ocean-going sailing (GZV) course, you can obtain the certificate of theory so that you<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>can become a Captain on sailing vessels up to 500 GT with an unlimited sailing area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The certificate of theory does not yet grant you a Certificate of Competency; you will need to arrange several other matters for that. However, this course represents a major step toward your Certificate of Competency for a specific position. Your diploma from this course serves as the certificate of theory, a component of your Certificate of Competency. You can read more about what else is required under <a href=\"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/certificates-of-competency\/\">Certificates of Competency<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-gb9eg-06e4973a93ef1af803d59c8d25d75362 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p><article  class='iconbox iconbox_top av-mr106fyg-b370c6f1b217ce6be2d9f2d191a8c6d1  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_button  avia-builder-el-first  main_color'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Register now\"><a href='https:\/\/ezs.cartaonline.nl\/aanbod\/details\/cl5' title='Register now' aria-label='Register now'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class='iconbox_icon heading-color avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='paper-plane' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"29\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 29 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-1' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-1' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-1'>Register now<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-1'>Register now<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M28.608 4.16q0.448-0.128 0.704 0.096t0.128 0.608q-0.064 0.192-2.304 9.92t-2.368 10.112q-0.064 0.448-0.448 0.608t-0.768-0.032l-8.896-4.8 0.704-0.832q12.416-13.44 12.608-13.632 0.128-0.128-0.032-0.288t-0.288-0.032l-17.6 12.864-3.584-1.408-6.080-2.432q-0.384-0.128-0.384-0.384t0.384-0.384q0.256-0.128 14.112-5.024t14.112-4.96zM9.984 27.456v-6.528l5.12 2.624q-4.16 3.712-4.544 4.096-0.576 0.448-0.576-0.192z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a><h2 class='iconbox_content_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/ezs.cartaonline.nl\/aanbod\/details\/cl5' title='Register now'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Register now<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>For the Ocean-going sailing course<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-mn1udg60-11b7cccf4ff57c4df19e3ae22502262f-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_icon_box  avia-builder-el-last  custom-button'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn1udg60-11b7cccf4ff57c4df19e3ae22502262f\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mn1udg60-11b7cccf4ff57c4df19e3ae22502262f{\nfont-size:18px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mn1udg60-11b7cccf4ff57c4df19e3ae22502262f:hover{\ncolor:black;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mn1udg60-11b7cccf4ff57c4df19e3ae22502262f:hover .avia-svg-icon svg:first-child{\nfill:black;\nstroke:black;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href=''  class='avia-button av-mn1udg60-11b7cccf4ff57c4df19e3ae22502262f av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-white avia-font-color-black'   aria-label=\"You can also find more information about the dates &amp; prices of the course on the \u2019registration\u2019 page\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >You can also find more information about the dates & prices of the course on the \u2019registration\u2019 page<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-highlight' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-mqgf354w-d66486cc4c59cb1b88627a33454d8871 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  arrow-section arrow-white avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av8aw-41e2d8813bdd5edfa2de570ad33c0c32 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-10  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2aot35-caf917abbec8071ffcb12d9ebb267c31\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-2aot35-caf917abbec8071ffcb12d9ebb267c31{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-2aot35-caf917abbec8071ffcb12d9ebb267c31 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-2aot35-caf917abbec8071ffcb12d9ebb267c31 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-2aot35-caf917abbec8071ffcb12d9ebb267c31 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  margin-bottom-30'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Who is the course intended for?<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mn1szg8r-b0535c34f665334fed0809a60e096604 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is designed for professional shipping. However, other interested parties are also welcome. People with a private vessel, luxury yacht, or a general maritime interest are more than welcome.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After obtaining the certificate of theory and with the GZV Certificate of Theory and Proficiency, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ezs.nl\/vaarbevoegdheid1.html\">Certificate of Competency<\/a> can be obtained for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master Sail up to 500 GT, worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Admission requirements<\/h3>\n<p>To be admitted to the Ocean-going sailing (GZV) course, a certificate of theory for Coastal sailing (a completed KZV course) is required.<\/p>\n<p>An equivalent education may also be sufficient:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>STCW up to 500 GT<\/li>\n<li>Zeewachtstandaard-K (if you are entering from the navy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-7aqj4-ac4feb6ab23636e1aa51ec233851a8f0 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" 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sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-bi7go-9e7dffdf4d473b468b3ed94282e34370 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mr0zmrtt-977b552d0c7858052d52c638d933085e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mr0zmrtt-977b552d0c7858052d52c638d933085e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mr0zmrtt-977b552d0c7858052d52c638d933085e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mr0zmrtt-977b552d0c7858052d52c638d933085e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mr0zmrtt-977b552d0c7858052d52c638d933085e av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-17  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  margin-bottom-30'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Course content<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mqf3yf1y-c23b54c2b457c761b42f6abe4c6a244f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The subjects taught are:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mqkmmr58-2d4cb5e4cfe34363cb9e09077c34a484  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqkmn55x-afb524d9e1ab416e906078c861040ab2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Celestial Navigation and celestial calculations\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Celestial Navigation and celestial calculations\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Celestial Navigation and celestial calculations\">Celestial Navigation and celestial calculations<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Use of nautical almanac, use of calculator and HO sight reduction tables, use of the sextant, corrections, Calculations of Azimuth and Latitude, sun-moon-star fixes. Practical assignment on astronomical calculation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz49p5q-b38bde23322f3a91dafadf32fb1dd1b2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\" Meteorology and Oceanography\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand:  Meteorology and Oceanography\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse:  Meteorology and Oceanography\"> Meteorology and Oceanography<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Interpreting weather reports, use of SPOS software, lows and anticyclones, cyclones, jet stream, climatological charts and atlases<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4a208-62df98e71448901a43a45270ad976233'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Seakeeping and Advanced Ship Manoeuvring\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Seakeeping and Advanced Ship Manoeuvring\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Seakeeping and Advanced Ship Manoeuvring\">Seakeeping and Advanced Ship Manoeuvring<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Propulsion, rope handling, arrival &#038; departure, anchoring, heavy weather, MOB, constricted waters, towing and being towed, damage control, grounding, emergencies, Bridge Resource Management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4aflq-390c67df205a5cf9f05cec9ad6cf7396'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Advanced Bridge Systems\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Advanced Bridge Systems\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Advanced Bridge Systems\">Advanced Bridge Systems<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Sextant, bearing instruments, gyrocompass, ECDIS, Radar, GPS and AIS<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4as54-0883ebd510f5f0ca2abe001779029204'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Marine Auxiliary Engineering\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Marine Auxiliary Engineering\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Marine Auxiliary Engineering\">Marine Auxiliary Engineering<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Electricity on board, pumps, steering engines, hydraulics, technical drawings<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4b3aj-7054570c0d92679c586358ff388c3119'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Shipbuilding of Sailing Vessels\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Shipbuilding of Sailing Vessels\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Shipbuilding of Sailing Vessels\">Shipbuilding of Sailing Vessels<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Design sailing vessels, forces on ship and rigging, strength calculations, materials, safety and overload knowledge<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4bhqf-9320d3eb257aa58b2d5403d01cb65613'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\" Square-Rigged Sailing and Unconventional rigs (WASP)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand:  Square-Rigged Sailing and Unconventional rigs (WASP)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse:  Square-Rigged Sailing and Unconventional rigs (WASP)\"> Square-Rigged Sailing and Unconventional rigs (WASP)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Conventional rigging, ship types, sails and their names, manoeuvring under sail, safety, voyage preparation, unconventional sail systems, retrofits, aerodynamics, propulsion forces, routing and voyage planning of conventional and unconventional rigged ships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4bvxu-6ab9f31f273a036559066bb49961592c'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Stability of Sailing Vessels I and II\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Stability of Sailing Vessels I and II\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Stability of Sailing Vessels I and II\">Stability of Sailing Vessels I and II<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Dynamic stability, calculation heeling angle, docking and grounding, sailing ship requirements, stability in wind and waves, capsizing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4cjn3-350507c5436536b7462b4cc7b3785be8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Practical: Kaatje (practical square-rigged sailing)\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Practical: Kaatje (practical square-rigged sailing)\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Practical: Kaatje (practical square-rigged sailing)\">Practical: Kaatje (practical square-rigged sailing)<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Kaatje is our analogue simulator where climbing, setting and dousing of sail is practised.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqz4cy7h-701276553486963721fd5516ca2f194a'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Practical: ECDIS\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Practical: ECDIS\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Practical: ECDIS\">Practical: ECDIS<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"elementToProof\"> STCW-compliant course in ECDIS (extra fees do apply)<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mquofbwe-5938d41ece835205b1fd6a87caa55e1f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>The course &#8216;<em>Radar Navigation Operational Level<\/em>&#8216; is part of the KZV course.<br \/>\n<strong>Please note!<\/strong> This certificate is required to obtain the <strong>Certificate of Proficiency<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<li><em>ECDIS<\/em> (generic) is also part of the above module; this component is mandatory to obtain the Certificate of Proficiency. You need it to be allowed to sail on ships equipped with ECDIS. <\/li>\n<li>For GZV students, there is the possibility to participate in the &#8216;<em>Designated Security Duties<\/em>&#8216; course at a reduced rate. More information will be shared during the school year. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-9z24g-6eaf2ba0284b0cee12a46e52b7dd02e4 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqf3tv5m-58351cc14d728a2c63ce0846a428e300\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mqf3tv5m-58351cc14d728a2c63ce0846a428e300 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mqf3tv5m-58351cc14d728a2c63ce0846a428e300 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mqf3tv5m-58351cc14d728a2c63ce0846a428e300 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-22  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mr0zo8a1-a6b86f1d27ee0bfe238fa3aa6cf56f95\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mr0zo8a1-a6b86f1d27ee0bfe238fa3aa6cf56f95{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mr0zo8a1-a6b86f1d27ee0bfe238fa3aa6cf56f95 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mr0zo8a1-a6b86f1d27ee0bfe238fa3aa6cf56f95 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mr0zo8a1-a6b86f1d27ee0bfe238fa3aa6cf56f95 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-25  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  margin-bottom-30'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Practical information<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-22nck9-1e4d8fd7b7cd816afa443309df5dcea2 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Read all practical information about the Ocean-going sailing course below<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='tabcontainer av-1yy7cp-224b795933c8a367f360f3c175676704 sidebar_tab sidebar_tab_left  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  border_tabs'>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-1qt9tt-cf411ce87b8388f25527eaa0dfd5efd5'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-1-tab' class='tab active_tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-1' aria-controls='tab-id-1-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Course duration<\/div><div id='tab-id-1-content' class='tab_content active_tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-1-tab' aria-hidden=\"false\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Course duration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The school year starts in early or mid-October.<br \/>\nThe school year ends in mid-March.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is one day a week:<\/p>\n<p>Lessons are on Saturdays, from approximately 9:00 AM \u2013 5:45 PM<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the one day of lessons per week, please account for <strong>20 hours of self-study<\/strong> per week!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-1jz035-34079f80867dbd5be10472271b6d9aef'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-2-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-2' aria-controls='tab-id-2-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Location<\/div><div id='tab-id-2-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-2-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lessons are held at the Enkhuizen Nautical College in Enkhuizen.<br \/>\nIf you are unable to physically attend the lessons in Enkhuizen, for example due to illness, it is possible to follow the lessons online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exams must be taken at the school.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exams are administered centrally in December (6 subjects) and in March (6 subjects).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, please contact us.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-1cl2s9-ff45a3a76338fc29fc7fef40c86392ca'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-3-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-3' aria-controls='tab-id-3-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Language<\/div><div id='tab-id-3-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-3-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Course language<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The course and the teaching materials are entirely in English<\/p>\n<p>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-1bec7d-06a9192b8223d62ff4db04186cf1f202'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-4-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-4' aria-controls='tab-id-4-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Canteen<\/div><div id='tab-id-4-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-4-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Canteen<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The school canteen is open from mid-October until the exams in the spring, on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday and Saturday, 8:30 AM \u2013 5:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>The canteen offers coffee, tea, and a simple but tasty and sustainable lunch.<\/li>\n<li>If you are at school on another day, please bring your own lunch. Albert Heijn is a 4-minute walk from the school. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-132izt-434b91576d65768f359eccac01c8ccc9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-5-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-5' aria-controls='tab-id-5-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Exams<\/div><div id='tab-id-5-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-5-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Exams<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Exams are in December and March. They are spread over two days: Friday and Saturday. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/exreglem_2022_nl_versie.pdf\">exam requirements<\/a> apply to the exams.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/exreglem_2022_nl_versie.pdf\">exam regulations<\/a> apply to the exams.<\/li>\n<li>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/artikel_12_fraude.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for the fraud section of the LEB exam regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_tab_section av_tab_section av-xwf5d-9a8a472745090f730fe16495d201d8a6'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div id='tab-id-6-tab' class='tab' role='tab' aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\" data-fake-id='#tab-id-6' aria-controls='tab-id-6-content'  itemprop=\"headline\" >Certificate<\/div><div id='tab-id-6-content' class='tab_content' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab-id-6-tab' aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class='tab_inner_content invers-color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>If the course is successfully completed, you will receive the certificate of theory; this is the official certificate with which you can apply for the Certificate of Proficiency. More on this subject can be read in the articles under <a href=\"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/certificates-of-competency\/\">Certificates of Competency<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>The certificate of theory is valid for 4 years after issuance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-u8p5-2b79429e5111855a0e807fffd38a1612 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><article  class='iconbox iconbox_top av-mquqzq8m-0352af63877917e9de610af1ce2ae42e  avia-builder-el-29  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  main_color'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: More information about Certificates of Competency:\"><a href='https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/certificates-of-competency\/' title='More information about Certificates of Competency:' aria-label='More information about Certificates of Competency:'  class='iconbox_icon heading-color avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='lamp' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello' ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"22\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 32\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\" aria-labelledby='av-svg-title-3' aria-describedby='av-svg-desc-3' role=\"graphics-symbol\">\n<title id='av-svg-title-3'>More information about Certificates of Competency:<\/title>\n<desc id='av-svg-desc-3'>More information about Certificates of Competency:<\/desc>\n<path d=\"M6.688 30.72v-3.328h9.024v3.328q-2.24 1.344-4.544 1.28-2.24 0.064-4.48-1.28zM15.52 25.472h-8.64q0-2.304-1.152-4.48t-2.496-3.616-2.368-3.584-0.832-4.448q0.256-3.84 3.008-6.592t8.128-2.752q5.44 0 8.16 2.752t3.040 6.592q0.128 1.92-0.512 3.616t-1.664 3.072-2.080 2.72-1.824 3.072-0.768 3.648zM3.424 9.6q-0.128 0.128 0 0.64t0.064 0.64 0.16 0.608 0.192 0.576 0.256 0.576 0.352 0.608 0.416 0.608 0.448 0.608 0.48 0.672 0.512 0.736q2.816 3.904 3.584 6.784h2.624q0.768-3.008 3.584-6.784 0.128-0.192 0.8-1.12t0.8-1.152 0.544-0.928 0.512-1.056 0.192-0.896 0.032-1.12q-0.512-6.272-7.808-6.272-7.232 0-7.744 6.272z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a><h2 class='iconbox_content_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" ><a href='https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/certificates-of-competency\/' title='More information about Certificates of Competency:' >More information about Certificates of Competency:<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>What can I do with the Ocean-going sailing course?<\/p>\n<p>What do I need to obtain my Certificate of Competency?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_6'  class='avia-section av-9lrq8-2570ac72c025874289ad5ac57bf0125e main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  column-style-1 arrow-section arrow-grey avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-gyavk-7886f104e2cb63cff292ab919c394477 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-31  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mnac9ale-4cd4c05033ad022fdcfe6c28d316ccce '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Why take the course at the EZS<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Enkhuizen Nautical College has been the institute for training professional sailors since 1978. Since then, the nautical college has kept pace with the times. Every year, all training programs and courses are thoroughly reviewed and adapted to current times and regulations.  <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lessons at the maritime school are structured and of high quality. We achieve this with qualified teachers, good teaching materials, and a pleasant social environment. Safe sailing starts with a good and solid foundation of education, knowledge, and experience.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-b8u9s-5427d5c3f68af2306e3411612e6ec18c av_one_third  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mqf3u7kr-c82667c59cfec1cc6f2cee009168a2c9\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mqf3u7kr-c82667c59cfec1cc6f2cee009168a2c9 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mqf3u7kr-c82667c59cfec1cc6f2cee009168a2c9 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mqf3u7kr-c82667c59cfec1cc6f2cee009168a2c9 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-34  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img 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id='av_section_7'  class='avia-section av-826yg-b4a9ad7195199d55c66cfa2140f16575 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6slr4-dac8b69a349cf9275d9d558cf06924b1 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-36  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mr0zorfc-d4729fd45faa182de2c231b941ff585d\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mr0zorfc-d4729fd45faa182de2c231b941ff585d{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mr0zorfc-d4729fd45faa182de2c231b941ff585d .av-special-heading-tag 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data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I spread the school year over two years?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I spread the school year over two years?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I spread the school year over two years?\">Can I spread the school year over two years?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This is possible under certain conditions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>If you are using a visa with a validity shorter than the study period, or<\/li>\n<li>You are bound by a sailing schedule that prevents you from attending lessons for the entire study season, or<\/li>\n<li>Another compelling reason, which will be assessed by the management.\n<ul>\n<li>In that case, the school&#8217;s conditions are:<br \/>\nYou only pay the registration fee for the second year<\/li>\n<li>You purchase the new course manuals where adjustments have been made compared to the previous year.<\/li>\n<li>Attending subjects in a subsequent year is always subject to available space in the classroom.<\/li>\n<li>You must submit your request to the administration no later than two weeks before the start of the school year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-a3d7s-99367f00c4dda034c759166dba9d88fe'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"I want to do the course, but I cannot afford it right now \" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: I want to do the course, but I cannot afford it right now \" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: I want to do the course, but I cannot afford it right now \">I want to do the course, but I cannot afford it right now <span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Are you currently unable to pay for the course? You may be eligible for a financial contribution through the Henk Wever Fund. <\/p>\n<p>Contact the office for more information on whether you qualify.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about the fund&#8217;s objectives on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.henkweverfonds.nl\">Henk Wever Fund<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqf5z1c9-17962301109b3bb3327766d07a0a039f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can I also follow the lessons online?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can I also follow the lessons online?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can I also follow the lessons online?\">Can I also follow the lessons online?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Yes, you can also follow the course online.<\/h3>\n<p>If you are unable to physically attend the lessons in Enkhuizen, for example due to illness<\/p>\n<p>Or for the entire course.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive more information about this during the first lesson. Alternatively, you can contact the office. <\/p>\n<p>We advise you to attend the course at the school rather than online; education at our location provides a higher chance of passing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mqup1qmh-881311a7b2159477385153d970ef1cf7'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"If I haven\u2019t passed all KZV subjects, can I still start GZV?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: If I haven\u2019t passed all KZV subjects, can I still start GZV?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: If I haven\u2019t passed all KZV subjects, can I still start GZV?\">If I haven\u2019t passed all KZV subjects, can I still start GZV?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>This is possible under certain conditions. Please contact Cosmo Wassenaar via cosmo@ezs.nl<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_8'  class='avia-section av-kmnax-b08aa4c12e1bd80f581b8664f5b3414c main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  column-style-1 arrow-section arrow-grey avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-hijt5-36186febd21cd7bf2b22006b9db78cde av_two_third  avia-builder-el-40  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9p33d-72847556686e8b8a4efcecdbc0e753ee\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-9p33d-72847556686e8b8a4efcecdbc0e753ee{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-9p33d-72847556686e8b8a4efcecdbc0e753ee .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-9p33d-72847556686e8b8a4efcecdbc0e753ee .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-9p33d-72847556686e8b8a4efcecdbc0e753ee av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-41  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  margin-bottom-30'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Register<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mqf4vl9k-e08e6c9cfa24ac930297c9b0275c806a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Register quickly, as we have a waiting list most years!<\/p>\n<p>Once you have paid the registration fee, your spot is reserved.<br \/>\nThe tuition fee can be paid later, but must be settled before the first day of class.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-adh6h-f48ccb8cde74cdb48d561e58965f8b4b av_one_third  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_8'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1996'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1996","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1996"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2762,"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1996\/revisions\/2762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ezs.infopro.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}