English Language Preparatory Course (half jaar)

This programme aims to prepare you for studying in English medium Bachelors or Masters programmes of The Hague University or at other institutions of Higher Education in the Netherlands.


Good language skills are essential if you want to succeed in a university programme with its new subjects, unfamiliar teaching methods and cultural differences taught entirely in English. The Preparatory Programme or PREP School is the opportunity to acquire the academic skills and level of English you need for studying in the international classroom.

PREP is more than an intensive course of English. It also offers training in critical thinking, building an argument, presenting a case, working in teams, project work, use of ICT tools and many other skills you need to study at university. In addition to English language practice for a high score in the IELTS exam, the half year programme offers the possibility of obtaining the new Cambridge Skills Development Certificate (SDP). This programme allows students to acquire the academic and enterprise skills that are the key to successful participation in Dutch Higher International Education.

admission

In order to be admitted into the prep course of The Hague University of Applied Sciences you need;
* to be eligible for the programme you wish to pursue after finishing the prep course
* to have an IELTS or TOEFL test result with sufficient score
* a valid residence permit for the Netherlands (if applicable we will apply for you)

curriculum

The prep programme helps you acquire the study skills and the high level of proficiency in English required for studying at Dutch universities. Training will be provided in pronunciation, public speaking, presenting, reading, writing, grammar and listening. PREP School also offers training in critical thinking, building an argument, presenting a case, working in teams, project work, use of ICT tools and many other skills you need to study at university.

instruction modes

General English practice
English for special purposes
Pronunciation practice
The mechanics of the English language
English for academic purposes
Critical thinking
Intercultural communication
Dramatic expression
Reading
Speaking
Listening
Writing
Presenting
Pronunciation
Projects
Excursion

objectives

This programme aims to prepare you for studying in English medium Bachelors or Masters programmes of The Hague University or at other institutions of Higher Education in the Netherlands.

tuition fee

Students need to bring their own laptop computer or will need to purchase* one from the university's preferred supplier.

Tuition Fees - including facilities and services Half-year Programme: € 3950

* Amount not included in the tuition fees