Starting interview
At the initial interview you will be introduced to VU Amsterdam and the campus. You will receive the schedule for classes in the orientation class. In some cases you will be offered an individual bridging program.
Thus, the first educational period is always the orientation class. After that you will do a follow-up program with a profile that suits your level and choice of study.
Orientation class
At four fixed times during the year you can start the orientation class that lasts 10 weeks. Each participant is supervised by a teacher-mentor.
In the orientation class you will receive many lessons in Dutch. You start with a personal development plan (POP). Together with the mentor you will research your wishes and possibilities. You will also get to know the city and the other educational institutions in Amsterdam.
The lessons are at the VU Amsterdam and at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA). At the end of the 10 weeks, your follow-up path will be determined at mbo, hbo or wo-level. With a course package that suits your choice of study. You will use your POP and receive advice from your mentor.
Follow-up course
In the first period you will have many Dutch lessons. In the next period you will start with the basic subjects English and mathematics. After that, you will be taught the tailor-made subjects. Depending on your chosen continuation path, these will be history, biology, physics and chemistry. Throughout the program, a lot of attention is paid to your learning skills and your choice of study program.
If you successfully complete this program, you will receive a Language and Preparatory Program degree and you can enter the program of your choice in September: an mbo, hbo or wo study.
Choose from six continuation tracks
Below you will find the 6 pathways of the onderwijs (education) route, for Dutch and English programs.
Onderwijs route Language and Preparatory Program Amsterdam
Levels and profiles onderwijs (education) route
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Profile mbo 3, mbo 4, hbo Economy & Society, hbo Nature & Engineering.
The follow-up courses for these profiles are provided by the Hogeschool van Amsterdam, in cooperation with the ROC van Amsterdam.
For more information: www.hva.nl/taalenschakel -
WO profile Society, Economics & Information Technology (MEI).
This information is about the Profile of Society, Economics & Information Technology (MEI) for Dutch- and English-language bachelor's programs, for scientific education (wo) at the university.
Course duration
12 to 24 months
Class duration
5 days per week (full-time)
Contact hours
14 to 25 contact hours per week
Basic subjects- Dutch for State Exam NT2 at B1 or B2 level
- English up to B1 or B2-level
- Mathematics vwo A or B
Customized subject
History
Other
Throughout the course, attention is paid to aspects of integration, academic learning skills and educational and vocational choices. You will also do an advanced study project on a relevant subject.
Which courses can you follow after this profile?- Dutch bachelors (wo)
Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Anthropology & Development Sociology, Management and Organization Science, Communication Science, Business Administration. - English bachelors (wo)
Sociology, Psychology, Economics, International Business Administration, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Econometrics and Data Science, PPE
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WO profile Nature, Engineering & Health (NTG).
This information is about the Nature, Technology & Health (NTG) profile for Dutch-speaking and English-speaking undergraduate programs, for scientific education (wo) at university.
Course duration
12 to 24 months
Class duration
5 days per week (fulltime)
Contact hours
14 to 25 contact hours per week
Basic subjects- Dutch for State Exam NT2 at B1 or B2 level
- English up to B1 or B2-level
- Mathematics vwo A or B
Customized subjects
Choice of biology, physics and chemistry, depending on the chosen advanced course.
Other
Throughout the course, attention is paid to aspects of integration, academic learning skills and educational and vocational choices. You will also do an advanced study project on a relevant subject.
Which courses can you follow after this profile?- Dutch bachelors (wo)
Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences. - English bachelors (wo)
Biomedical Sciences, Mechanical Engineering
Are you a newcomer and eligible for the onderwijs (education) route?
Then the municipality's customer manager will register you. The email address is only for questions, for example, if you are a family migrant.