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Area Education
Since the Holland area was settled, residents have placed a high priority on education. Educational opportunities abound - from preschool through graduate level university courses.
Most area K-12 students attend schools administered by the Hamilton School District, Holland Christian Schools, Holland Public Schools, Saugatuck Public Schools and the Zeeland School District. Other students may attend one of the area's parochial or charter schools.
Careerline Tech Center, north of Holland, offers career-oriented education and training to high school students from several area public, private and charter schools.
A joint project of the Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and Grand Rapids Community College, the Patrick A. Thompson Michigan Technical Education Center (M-TEC) offers vocational training in technical skilled trades, either through courses geared for individuals, or through tailored training for specific employers.
Hope College is one of the community's four post-secondary institutions. The college, affiliated with the Reformed Church of America, is an important part of the city's heritage. Just two blocks from downtown, it is the only private, four-year liberal arts college in the country with national accreditation in art, dance music and theater.
Located next to Hope College and also affiliated with the Reformed Church of America is the Western Theological Seminary. Open to students of any denomination, the seminary attracts students from all over the world.
Another Holland area post-secondary institution is Davenport University. Tracing its roots to 1866, the Grand Rapids-based institution has grown from a college to the largest independent university in Michigan and northern Indiana.
College courses are offered in Holland at Grand Valley State University's Meijer Campus. On 19 acres donated by Meijer, Inc., the university offers bachelor's and master's degrees along with a variety of general courses.
Area K-12 Schools
Beaverdam Christian School
Black River Public School
Borculo Christian School
Hamilton Community Schools
Calvary Schools of Holland
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Holland Christian Schools
Holland Public Schools
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District
Saugatuck Public Schools
West Ottawa Public Schools
VanderBilt Charter Academy
Zeeland Christian Schools
Zeeland Public Schools
Area Colleges/Universities
Aquinas College
Calvin College
Central Michigan University
Cornerstone University-ACE
Davenport University
Grand Valley State University
Hope College
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