In order to enter an university in Holland a non - native speakers need to demonstrate their proficiency in English by a TOEFL or IELTS test score. These English proficiency tests will open more doors to study abroad:
- The TOEFL® Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language™).
- Academic IELTS test (the International English Language Testing System).
- A Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Proficiency of English (CPE) or First Certificate in English
These tests measure ability to communicate in English for those who intend to study in Holland. Exceptions are applied for a native speakers or for those who followed previous education in English.
Language admission requirements
Here you can see the required scores for admission on Preparatory, Bachelor and Master programmes at universities in the Netherlands.
| IELTS | TOEFL | |||
Programme | paper based | computer based | internet based | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preparatory 1 year | 5.0 | 500 | 173 | 60 |
| Preparatory 6 mn | 5.5 | 525 | 196 | 70 |
| Bachelor | 6.0 | 550 | 213 | 80 |
| Master | 6.5 - 7 | 575 | 232 | 90 |
| PHD | 7 | 600 | 250 | 100 |
Here you can see the several equivalency tables for TOEFL and IELTS scores.
| TOEFL Paper | TOEFL Computer | TOEFL iBT | IELTS Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 625 - 680 | 263 - 300 | 113 - 120 | 7.5 - 9.0 |
| 600 | 250 | 100 | 7.0 |
| 575 | 232 | 90 - 91 | 6.5 |
| 550 | 213 | 79 - 80 | 6.0 |
| 525 | 196 | 69 - 70 | 5.5 |
| 500 | 173 | 59 - 60 | 5.0 |
| 475 | 152 | 49 - 50 | 4.5 |
| 450 | 133 | 39 - 40 | 4.0 |
| 425 | 113 | 29 -30 | 3.5 |
Source: English Language Center
Read more: Preparatory programmes, TOEFL and IELTS test.
This is another conversion table, where the levels proficiency in English are shown.
Source : Vancouver English Centre
Read more: Admission at Universities in Holland, Language and preparatory programmes and TOEFL & IELTS test centers in the Netherlands
