Internships at bilingual schools in the Netherlands
Thomas More Hogeschool offers internships at bilingual schools in Rotterdam and surrounding area. We welcome exchange students to participate in the Dutch primary school system. This is an opportunity to get to know primary schooling in the Netherlands and gain experience in teaching a variety of subjects (English spoken) to Dutch children.
The duration of the program is adjustable. Exchange student can stay for short periods of two weeks (4 ECTS) or longer periods up till three months (15 ECTS).
Furthermore Thomas More Hogeschool is open for special requests in order to meet with the obligation and wishes of the exchange student.
In the Netherlands bilingual schools are getting more common. The following bilingual schools are involved:
• De Nieuwe Weg Poeldijck, www.denieuweweg.wsko.nl
• De Blijberg Rotterdam, www.blijberg.nl
Application:
When you are interested in an internship in the Netherlands send an e-mail to Dit e-mailadres wordt beveiligd tegen spambots. JavaScript dient ingeschakeld te zijn om het te bekijken. to ask for an application form.
Deadlines for application:
- Semester 1* June 1
- Semester 2** December 1
Places to stay:
Rotterdam has several hostels. Thomas More Hogeschool is in touch with these hostels:
- Student Hotel Rotterdam
Willem Ruyslaan 225
3063 ER Rotterdam
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0031-107602000 - Hostel de Mafkees
Vijverhofstraat 47
3032 SB Rotterdam
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Grading system:
ECTS: |
American system |
Dutch system: |
Defenition: |
A |
A+ |
10 |
Excellent: outstanding performance. |
A |
A |
9 |
Very good: above average standard. |
B |
B+ |
8 |
Good: general sound work. |
C |
B |
7 |
More sufficient: surpasses minimal criteria |
D |
C |
6 |
Sufficient: performance meets criteria. |
E |
D – F |
1 – 5 |
Insufficient: further work is required. |
Contact and questions:
For more information or details you can contact Jorinde Jonker: Dit e-mailadres wordt beveiligd tegen spambots. JavaScript dient ingeschakeld te zijn om het te bekijken.
Buddy:
Every exchange student will be connected to a buddy, a Dutch student of the Thomas More Hogeschool. Your buddy will show you around and make you feel at home at our institute, in the city and in the Dutch culture.
* The first semester starts September 1.
** The second semester starts at the end of January or the beginning of February.