Application and enrolment

Admission and enrolment

The Dance in Education study programme is an arts teacher training programme where you will obtain a Bachelor of Education in Dance. To be accepted, you must at least have a senior general secondary education diploma (havodiploma) or senior secondary vocational education level 4 diploma (mbo-niveau 4 diploma). In addition, there are specific admission requirements, which are assessed by means of a selection process. The selection process consists of three selection rounds.

If you do not possess the required diploma, a so-called ‘Avo-toets’ (general education test) will be taken, which tests the general level of development. If you successfully pass this test, you may still be admitted to the selection.

Application for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed.

Dance in Education is a Dutch-language course with Dutch and international teachers. This means that classes are sometimes taught in Dutch and other times in English. The language level of all classes is B2. We offer international students the possibility to start the study with a lower level of Dutch. The following conditions apply:

Your minimum level of Dutch at the start of the academic year is A2.
In the first year, you are required to take Dutch language classes in which we strive for a B1 speaking/listening level at the end of the year.
Your language level in English is B2.
Bilingual written study material is provided in theory classes taught by Dutch teachers, the language of instruction in these classes is often Dutch. Keep in mind that an A2 level is insufficient to properly understand the oral part of the lessons. The higher your language level is, the better you can keep up in these classes.

The selection

Questionnaire
- If you register for the selection of the Dance in Education study programme, you will complete an online questionnaire, in which we ask about your prior education, dance experience and other information. The form consists of various pages and a few questions are compulsory.
- After sending it, you will receive a confirmation email from us. A few weeks before the audition, you will receive a message from us stating whether you will be invited to the selection days.
Selection days
- The selection consists of three days in total. If the result is positive after a round, you will receive an invitation to the next selection day.
  - Friday 28 March 2025 and Saturday 29 March 2025
  - Friday 18 April 2025 (Good Friday)
  - Saturday 19 April 2025
Physical examination
- Candidates who pass the final selection will undergo a physical examination & medical check-up.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact programme secretary Lisa Doolaard, who can be reached via +31 (0)20 527 7636 or lisa.doolaard@ahk.nl.