Teacher Education in English (Part-Time)
Want to change careers and become a teacher? Or have you been teaching for a while and do you want to cement your skills in a recognised degree? Join adult students from all backgrounds and study part time for your teaching qualification.
Our part-time Teacher Education in English is a four-year programme in an international setting, that has been taught in the English language since 2015. The programme is designed for you to combine with your current career, whether that is already within education or in a completely different field. From the first year onwards, you work at a Dutch school as a teacher's assistant or tutor, both in the classroom and on the job at the internship school.
Useful to know
| Start date | September |
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| Application Deadline | 1 May – students living in the Netherlands (Dutch or Foreign nationality), 15 June (non-EU students) & 1 August (EU students) |
| Location | Padualaan 97 Utrecht |
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| Croho-code | 35195 |
What to expect of the programme
During our Teacher Education in English programme you will learn about literature (including youth literature), teaching methodology, British and American culture, dialectology, linguistics, second language acquisition and language proficiency. You will also spend time abroad to improve your English skills.
Career prospects
Demand for qualified English teachers remains high, and will continue to do so due to the aging teaching staff in the Netherlands and abroad, so you will find it easy to get a great job in education.
How to apply
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Admission requirements
If you are a non-Dutch national, an intake assessment may be part of your admission procedure. You will also be asked to take an English language test.
Competences
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Flexible multi-tasker
You enjoy learning new things and challenging yourself - essential for pursuing a part-time degree.
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Feeling for languages
You are curious about languages and cultures and excited to convey this interest to others.
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Sociable
You love to be surrounded by (young) people, and you have the gift of the gab.
"The atmosphere around school is nice and everyone is willing to help you"
Shani Sophie Evuort (Austria) Second year student
"The atmosphere around school is nice and everyone is willing to help you"
Shani Sophie Evuort (Austria)Second year student
In my first year I started an internship as part of my programme. Once a week I taught at secondary schools. If you love education and children, teaching is a wonderful thing to do. Sometimes it can be difficult to get the attention of all of the pupils, but by practicing your skills as a lecturer will get better. I really enjoyed this experience because I could start practicing my future profession from the beginning of my studies!
"I have a wonderful study coach who is always willing to help me and is available at all times."
Andrea Laura Romero Oros (Bolivia)
"I have a wonderful study coach who is always willing to help me and is available at all times."
Andrea Laura Romero Oros (Bolivia)
Besides the four main skills required in any language (Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading), I learnt new organisational skills, how to be a team player, and research skills. The main aim of the course is the role of a teacher and the background of the English language. The work placement we are required to follow from the first year on provides me with the experience of working within the Dutch educational system.
"The HUbl course site supplies all the materials and is a fantastic learning tool"
Kevin Grogan (Age 40) First year student
"The HUbl course site supplies all the materials and is a fantastic learning tool"
Kevin Grogan (Age 40)First year student
My first year studying Teacher Education at the HU has been an amazing experience. The content, lectures and support I have received from mentors has been invaluable and the programme thoroughly prepares you for a career in the Dutch education system. There has been opportunities to work on individual assignments as well as group assignments; getting the most from your learning experience and the HUbl course site is a fantastic learning tool supplying all the materials, exercises and course information you need. I've made some amazing friends too!