The English Invasion of Dutch Education

Abstract

In the past few decades the role of English in Dutch secondary education has grown tremendously. Though many applaud this growth, some have voiced concerns as to the way students might be affected by it. This study aimed to shed more light on the effects of the different levels and types of Dutch secondary education on students enrolled in it. Some results were found as to students’ motivation to learn the language and to continue studying in an English-speaking environment, but it is considered that many more participants are required to create an accurate representation of the target audience.