Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

Children in (31) ………….. Netherlands must be at least four years old to enter primary education. Almost all 4-year-olds (99.3%) in the country indeed attend primary school, (32) ………….. this is not compulsory until children reach the age of 5. Primary school is free of charge. In most schools, children are grouped by age in mixed ability classes, with one teacher for all subjects. Primary school (33) ………….. of 8 groups, thus schooling lasts for 8 years. During the first two years, which (34) ………….. kindergarten, children receive an average of 22 hours of (35) ………….., during the last 6 years children receive an average of 25 hours per week. Schools are open 5 days a week, but children are free on Wednesday afternoon. At the end of primary school, or in group 8, schools advice on secondary school choice.