The main purpose of S4 is to provide you with the easiest transition into the Dutch society and to provide assistance where it pertains to your personal and professional development. Your performance as a student will be monitored and reports are drawn up and submitted on a regular basis to the Government of St. Maarten.

Upon arrival at Schipol Airport, the S4 team welcomes you to the Netherlands with an entire week of activities dedicated to getting you settled in and comfortable in your new city.

Prior to your arrival in the Netherlands, S4;

• Gathers all information on each prospective student
• Updates and exchanges student information with the Ministry of Education of St. Maarten
• Organizes the reception of new students in the Netherlands
• Organizes the VOBAS week on St. Maarten
• Secures adequate housing for new students
• Works with DUO to ensure that all financial data is correct
• Purchases the most suitable medical insurance policies for our students

After you have settled in, S4;

• Keeps in touch with you through a mentor who will be assigned to you
• Forwards important information on a regular basis, by e-mail, post, phone or through our website
• Provides advice, support and guidance in all areas of life, when needed
• Organizes seminars and workshops on relevant topics such as the importance of budgeting; assertiveness and what to expect from DUO
• After completion of your studies; offers assistance with the preparation and arrangement for your return to St. Maarten.