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English & Business Preparation Programme (1 Year)

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences

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Prepare for study and life at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences!
If you are an international student, and you need additional preparation and support in English or foundation subjects to complete undergraduate or postgraduate study at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences, then the Foundation Programmes with Intensive English Language course, based on the IELTS exam style, offered at Wittenborg can help you develop the skills and knowledge to succeed in your degree.

The foundation year concept at Wittenborg is simple:
Pre-Bachelor's: Foundation Modules of the Bachelor of International Business Administration, together with intensive lessons of Academic English. Minimum IELTS level 5 required for entry.

On successful completion, students will be awarded an IBA Foundation Year Certificate and progression to the bachelor's degree programme, with exemption for all IBA credits already achieved.

Pre-Master's: The pre-master's programme is designed specifically for students who have completed a bachelor's degree but are not yet qualified to start their master's at Wittenborg. This is often the case when students have not studied a bachelor's in the domain of economics management or hospitality and tourism, or have followed the bachelor's programme that does not conclude with a research paper or a dissertation. For more information, please visit this page.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
52 weeks
Classes per week
3 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Wittenborg UAS does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Apeldoorn.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 20 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

With around 1000 students from over 100 different nationalities, Wittenborg is one of the most international institutes of higher education in the Netherlands. Wittenborg offers BBA, MBA and MSc programmes focusing on International Business & Management. Completing our portfolio, we also offer pre-Master and IELTS English preparation courses for foundation students.

Wittenborg's main campus is situated in the municipality of Apeldoorn, in the centre of the Netherlands. Apeldoorn is the 11th largest town in the Netherlands, and is a remarkably green, clean and safe city to study in. The Wittenborg campus is spread over 2 buildings just a few minutes' walk from the central station.

The Amsterdam Campus is an exciting place, offering entrepreneurial students the opportunity to study in the capital and combine their studies with work experience or starting their own business.

Year opened
1987
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Wittenborg UAS does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
25 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

School location

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences is based in Apeldoorn and Amsterdam.

MAIN CAMPUS APELDOORN
Wittenborg was established in the historic hansiatic city of Deventer in 1987, opened by the mayor on September 21st 1987. In the summer of 2010, the University of Applied Sciences was invited by the municipality of Apeldoorn to move into a state of the art, purpose built facility within the public college Aventus. Wittenborg opened its new location, on the south side of the Apeldoorn central railway station in September 2010.

In September 2015 Wittenborg opened its second Apeldoorn location at Spoorstraat 23, a unique and historic school building situated in the centre of the new university square created by the city to the north of the railway station.

In July 2022, Wittenborg will moved from the 'Aventus' building into the Brinklaan building, which is located right next to the city center.

Only 10 minutes is required to walk between both campus locations. In Apeldoorn Wittenborg has grown to over 1200 students from more than 100 nationalities and because of its international character it takes pride in offering al its students quality student housing within its own campus accommodation in the centre of the town, as well as in own managed student apartments close to the university.

STUDY IN AMSTERDAM
The Amsterdam Campus is situated close to companies, business, tourism and cultural heritage. Study in Amsterdam is an exciting dimension to the Wittenborg experience and students following the business and entrepreneurship programmes there often live in the city and combine their studies with business start-ups for which Amsterdam is famous. The study location is within a state of the art business complex close to public transport and the international airport of Schiphol. Students can make use of the academic library facilities of Amsterdam, a city that counts for over 140 thousand students.

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Housing

Wittenborg UAS offers the following housing types:
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Student residence - Single-person room

129 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Apeldoorn
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
129 €
Student accomodation is generally equipped with a communal living space, kitchen facilities such as a fridge, microwave, cooker and utensils, as well as a shared bathroom and Internet connection. Basically everything you need is at hand! Most of the bedrooms are single bedrooms however sometimes you have to share a large bedroom with another student. The housing is mostly located within walking or cycling distance of our campuses.

At the present time Wittenborg’s student accommodation include individual studios, apartments for 3 to 5 students and houses in which up to 6 students share facilities. On this subject, we would like to share with you some good news!

New in Apeldoorn!
For international students coming to study at Wittenborg's Apeldoorn campus in the Netherlands, we have recently made more student housing available.

Wittenborg spent the past months completely renovating a centrally located property into a spacious living complex for 34 students. This new location is located in the heart of Apeldoorn City (De Ruyterstraat) and just at walking distance from the main campus.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Apeldoorn based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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