English Academic Preparation Programme
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
English Academic Preparation Programme
Introduction
The English Academic Preparation Programme helps you improve your English and academic skills and is a perfect springboard to your studies in the truly international city of The Hague.
Admission Requirements
- Be eligible for the follow-up Bachelor's or Master's degree programme of your choice offered by The Hague University of Applied Sciences.
- Meet the English entry requirements (see below)
Minimum Requirements
| Type Prep School | IELTS (academic) | TOEFL (paper) | TOEFL (computer) | TOEFL (internet) | TOEIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January intake | 5.5 | 525 | 197 | 71 | 620 |
Additional Requirements
- Students with a non-EU/EEA nationality need to have a valid residence permit during their study.
- Students with a Chinese nationality need to have applied for a NUFFIC certificate before the deadline.
About Campus Life
The Hague University of Applied Sciences is a mini United Nations with a blend of 150 nationalities on campus. You'll get access to our state-of-the-art facilities, from a high-tech library to free Wi-Fi and on-site cafés.
About The Hague
Located in the heart of The Hague, our students get an all-round experience, from galleries packed with Dutch masters to idyllic beaches and parks, and buzzing nightclubs.
About Holland
Because we are a Dutch university of applied sciences, you'll experience a hands-on, open, minded and interactive learning environment.
Programme
As an English Academic Preparation Programme student, you will attend lessons that focus on English reading, writing, listening and speaking. Moreover, you will learn other essential academic skills such as debating, oral presentations and research.
Teaching and Project Periods
The teaching terms are very intensive, but relatively short, so that there is time to work on assignments and projects individually or in groups. The September intake programme has 3 teaching terms and the January intake programme has 2 teaching terms.
Learning Materials
Books and online learning materials are included in the tuition fee. Students have Wi-Fi access throughout the university and can make use of all the facilities the university has to offer.
Life at the English Academic Preparation Programme
Besides the strong focus on enhancing your English language ability, the PREP programme aims to help you integrate into Dutch society and Dutch university life quickly and thoroughly so that you will be prepared for academic life in the Netherlands after the English Academic Preparation Programme.
Practical Information
For questions about the application procedure for the English preparation course, please contact us via this contact form or send us an email via [insert email].
Program Outline
Outline:
The English Academic Preparation Programme focuses on enhancing English language abilities, as well as integrating students into Dutch society and university life. The program helps prepare students for academic life in the Netherlands. It covers essential academic skills, including researching, academic reading, essay writing, presenting, and teamwork.
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, workshops, assignments, and projects.
