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· Whatiscoveredintheprogramme?
TheInternationalFoundationYear
enables you to study subjects relevant
to the degree programme of your
choice and equips you with the study
skills and command of English required
of undergraduate students. The course
of study is intensive, with approximately
30 contact hours per week and with
various study assignments. English
les sons alternate with other course
components. At the end of the course,
you receive specific training in order to
prepare you for the final English test.
· Whatwillitpreparemefor?
Oncompletionofthiscourse,a
student'scommandofEnglishwill
be sufficient to gain admission to
any English-taught Bachelor course.
Basically, this means that you have
reachedIELTSlevel6(academicmodule)
oraminimumTOEFLscoreof213
(computer-based version) or 550
(paper-based).
· Whataboutpracticalexperience?
Besides English, the course covers
topics essential for following the
subsequent degree programme
successfully:
- Dutch language, culture and society;
- European cultures and values;
- Study skills;
-Computerskills;
-Cooperativeskills;
- Personal development (learning ability,
sensitivity, presentation skills)
· WhatkindofdiplomawillIreceive?
Youwillnotreceiveadiploma,but
havingcompletedtheFoundationYear
and passed the English test, you are
eligible for admission to one of the
internationalBachelor'sdegreepro-
grammes at HU University of Applied
Sciences Utrecht.
· Whatissospecialaboutthis
programme?
The course is full-time and lasts 8
months. The programme includes
excursions intended to broaden your
knowledge and understanding of the
Dutch culture.
· Interested?
www.international.hu.nl > Study
programmes>Bachelor'sdegree>
InternationalFoundationYear
FOUNDATION YEAR
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR
TheInternationalFoundationYearisaimedatinternationalstudentswhodonotyethavethe
necessaryskillsforstartinganundergraduatedegreeprogrammeinEnglish.