Do you want to study abroad in English at one of universities in Europe? Come to study in Holland at the NHTV Breda University.

In order to enter a university in Holland a non - native speakers need to prove their proficiency in English by a TOEFL or IELTS test score. The results of IELTS score 6 ( or TOEFL 79) is a legal prerequisite for the enrolment of students from outside Europe into Dutch international Bachelor’s programmes.

The  NHTV Breda University offers English Language Preparatory Course, which is jointly organised by NHTV Breda and Avans University of Applied Sciences.

The preparatory course aims to prepare students for studying in English. This English course  helps to reach the high level of mastering English required for studying at NHTV Breda University of Applied sciences.

Besides upgrading your level of English this prep course also forms an introduction to our Bachelor’s programme. The course helps students sufficient knowledge about the Dutch culture, specific domain knowledge and ICT. The preparatory programme enables the smooth entry into 4-year Bachelor’s programmes.

Duration of course

Depending on your level of English language proficiency, we offer ol for a full-year or a half-year preparatory course.

English Language Preparatory Course covers: 

English, with English language lessons preparing you for an overall band score 6.0 of the Academic Module of the IELTS exam;

1. Domain-specific knowledge, such as an introduction to the Bachelor’s programme;
2. An introduction to Western European and Dutch culture;
3. Study skills: familiarisation with our educational system and working methods;
4. Field work activities, excursions and self-study periods.

After graduation of the preparatory programmes the students expected to pass the IELTS exam with an overall band score of at least 6 at the end of the prep course.

Moreover, after completing the course you will be well prepared to enrol in and successfully follow our Bachelor’s programmes.

This prep course ends with an official Academic IELTS exam. On successful completion of the programme you will receive a certificate issued by NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences, together with an official IELTS certificate.

Preparatory programme of NHTV Breda University