The Final Year

Overview

In the Netherlands, the final year of elementary school means turmoil for the pupils and their parents. There is no escape from the pressure on children to score as high as possible on tests to get into the best secondary schools. Parents who can afford it pay for as many private lessons as possible; other parents put pressure on the teachers. This documentary shows pupils and parents from very different backgrounds going through this process. They struggle anxiously for the same goal: the best possible start in life.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 15, 2015

Original language

Dutch

Countries

Netherlands

Production

Zeppers

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded