Here you can find a overview of all the support that is on offer for all Fontys ICT students.
Both Student+ and Student Support (The team consisting of Student Counselors, psychologists and career choice advisors) offer support.
With a intake we can always help you find the support that fits your needs and situation. Apply for a intake by sending a mail to Student+ or Sign up for an introductory meeting
From Student+, students can support each other to enhance academic success. Whether you need help with your studies or want to talk about personal challenges, our experienced student buddies are here to assist you. The process is simple: sign up and meet your buddy to discuss how we can support you. Our goal is to make support accessible through contact with your fellow students. Whether you are a student seeking support or a senior student wanting to support others, join the Fontys Buddy Platform!
Do you feel you need practical support? This can include:
A Fontys ICT student buddy is ready to help!
A Fontys ICT student buddy guides you in an accessible and quick manner and has knowledge of resources and various opportunities. A student buddy does not provide subject-specific support.
Hiervoor kan je extra ondersteuning aanvragen bij de studentenvereniging.
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If you would like guidance from a Fontys ICT student buddy, sign up through the registration form.
As a student buddy, you will:
Introductory Meetings: To prepare for your role as a student buddy, you will attend an introductory meeting. This meeting is offered by Student+ and provides a deeper understanding of the role of a student buddy, the guidelines for this role, and more insight into the opportunities within the program so that you can adequately refer students.
What do you get in return? We hope you take on this role because you enjoy helping others. It is a voluntary commitment and also a valuable addition to your CV.
Interested in joining? Sign up through the registration form. Together, we can build a strong and supportive student community within Fontys!
Do you experience concentration problems while studying? Do you find it difficult to keep your attention and are you often distracted? During this training we will work on improving your concentration. You will learn more about concentration and discover new tools that suit you! The training is held in English. If no international students have registered, the training will be given in Dutch.
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From Student+, we organize the "Good Start group". This group is for students who need extra support with the start of their studies. There is no set program for the Good Start group, we will look together at how the start of your studies is going, and think with you about questions and challenges you experience. Meetings will be weekly for the first four weeks. After these four weeks, we will review with you whether additional guidance is needed and in what form. The 1st meeting will be on Tuesday 10 September at 3pm in room 4.36. The other dates and times will be mutually agreed upon with the students
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A mentor is the name given to ongoing supervision of a student by a teacher/educator at FHICT. For this additional guidance, the teacher who is appointed as a mentor may be granted an additional 7 hours per semester. These hours can only be granted by a student counsellor (Fontys OER). The award applies to the entire study period. The student chooses his own mentor: a teacher who is willing and able to fulfill the role of mentor.
The semester coach remains the contact person and assessor of the professional development of the student.
Step-by-step plan for requesting the mentor
Do you have any questions? Then send an email to Student+ at studentplus@fontys.nl
Do you need some help by creating your weekly schedule or to use it effectively or do you maybe find it hard to keep a clear overview of your tasks and manage your time? Stop by our plan support every Wednesday from 14:00 – 15:00 in room 4.36 (R10) where you can ask all your questions related to planning, creating a overview, timemagenement, balance between studying and relaxing and so on.
Feel free to stop by on one of the times above if you want to have a chat, we’d like to help and talk about what you need.
Registration is not necessary! You can just walk in.
As a student, you may encounter various obstacles during your studies, for which you could use some individual support. A study coach can provide this individual support. The study coaches are not teachers, but volunteers who are connected to Fontys ICT Eindhoven and Tilburg. The study coach will discuss with the student what their need is, examples are: planning, presenting, finding/maintaining an internship, writing skills, doing research, cooperating etc.
Students with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, psychological problems and/or ADD experience more obstacles in their studies. For these students, there are extra coaches available who are familiar with these themes. You can also get guidance from a coach for other coaching questions. You do not need to have a diagnosis to get a coach.
Mail to studentplus@fontys.nl for more information.
While working on complex projects, you may be confronted with challenges for which you sometimes can't find answers on your own. Have you ever experienced a decrease in energy and motivation? Have you found yourself postponing tasks on your schedule or struggling to maintain focus, leading to an increase in stress? Or perhaps you're unsure where to start when seeking feedback from instructors?
Sometimes, it's reassuring to realize that you're not the only one who finds these situations challenging. That's why we organize weekly meetings where you can engage with Student+, an experienced study and job coach, and fellow students to discuss the issues that concern you. Together, we seek practical tips and strategies that can help you gain more control over your studies. The coaching sessions are interspersed with sessions that focus on topics such as procrastination, stress, feedback, and documentation.
Sign up or just come by on mondays between 11 AM and 12 PM in room TQ5-2.501.
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A one-time training in which you will receive tips on how to study in a healthy and effective way. Think about how to set up your workspace and how to focus yourself more easily.
Language depends on the group, the training will be in Dutch if only Dutch students sign up. If there are also international students, the training will be in English. Date will follow if enough applications are received, so be sure to sign up!
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Are you an ICT student looking to better manage the challenges of your studies? We offer the tools to reduce stress and find more balance!
Why Mental Resilience?
As an ICT student, you're faced with complex projects, tight deadlines, and high expectations. This can sometimes lead to stress, perfectionism, fear of failure, and low energy. Success in your studies and future career requires more than just technical skills; mental resilience is equally important. We’re here to help you become mentally stronger so that you can better handle the pressures and challenges of your education.
Backed by Scientific Research
Our approach, inspired by mindfulness and positive psychology, is based on scientific research and proven to be effective in developing mental resilience. Leading companies like Google, ASML, Intel, and Apple use these methods to support their employees in managing stress and improving performance. Now, these techniques are available to you as a student.
How Can It Help You?
Imagine having more control over your thoughts, managing stress better, and conserving your energy for what truly matters. Many students have already benefited from our training, specifically designed to address the challenges you face as an ICT student.
What Do We Offer?
Our training sessions are designed to help you build mental resilience. The sessions are free and without obligation. Schedule a meeting with our trainer to discover which program suits you best:
Special Programs for Specific Needs:
Take the first step towards a more balanced student life and learn how to better manage the pressures of your ICT studies. Sign up today and discover how our training can help you become stronger and more resilient.
Unlock your full potential and experience the difference for yourself!
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Are you an ICT student looking to maximize your potential? Mindfulness is the key to your success!
Why Mindfulness?
As an ICT student, you’re constantly tackling challenging projects, solving complex problems, and managing high expectations in group assignments. This can be overwhelming at times. But success isn't just about technical skills; mental resilience is equally important. Mindfulness helps you reduce stress, improve focus, and boost your energy, enabling you to perform better and enjoy your studies more.
What do Google, ASML, Intel, and Apple have in common?
These top tech companies understand that mental well-being is crucial for success. That’s why they invest in mindfulness for their employees. Now, you have the chance to do the same during your studies! Mindfulness can help you break negative patterns, increase your energy, and enhance your focus.
What can you expect?
Imagine feeling more focused, energized, and in control of your studies. This is what many students before you have achieved through Fontys ICT’s scientifically proven mindfulness training. Whether you’re dealing with distractions, perfectionism, fear of failure, autism, ADHD, or energy loss, we offer training tailored to your specific needs.
What do we offer?
Our training sessions are free and entirely without obligation. Schedule a meeting with our trainer to find out which option suits you best:
Mindfulness Introduction: Three weekly sessions of 1 hour to introduce you to the basics of mindfulness.
Applied Mindfulness: A customized program, ranging from 1 to 8 weekly sessions of 1 to 2 hours, tailored to your personal goals.
Mindfulness Drop-in: Drop by anytime, every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at TQ/Online, as often as you like.
Specialized programs for specific needs:
Mindfulness for ICT: Autism and ADHD
Mindfulness for ICT: Assignments, Internships, and Graduation
Take the first step towards a more balanced and successful student life. Sign up today and transform your ICT student experience with mindfulness.
Discover your Mindful ICT path and experience the difference for yourself!
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Is your course programme not what you had hoped for? Do you have doubts about your choice? Fontys and FHICT would like to offer you some options.
Contact: Anja Vereijken
Fontys Study Career Choice Advisors
Fontys can offer you guidance and (personal) counselling as well as advice if you have any questions and/or require assistance in special circumstances.
The study career choice advisors would be more than happy to help with your study and career choice: investigation into your interests, personality and capacities, support with job applications.
You can contact the study career choice advisors for any questions relating to your choice of study if:
By means of a study and choice investigation you will be able to identify your personal character traits, interests and skills.
You can make your appointment online: Study career choice advisors
Switch & The Academy: A hands-on Software Developer course study
The student is given a certified training programme of 3 months. An employment agreement with a selected employer follows next. For more info: Ready to Switch?
Or read more here!
Contact person
Anja Vereijken
a.vereijken@fontys.nl
08850-71448
Moving into a room is of course part of being a student, especially if you have to travel a great distance to get to school. Getting a room or living space, especially nowadays, can be very difficult. Student+ can help you with this process, because how exactly do you get a room in the Netherlands? For example: deciding what kind of accommodation you are looking for, searching the internet, writing a message to the landlord or tenants, presenting yourself at a viewing and entering into a contract.
How do we help? In canvas, we have posted documents with tips and descriptions so you can do some research beforehand. You can access them with the code. Do you still have questions or would you like someone to take a look together? Two online workshops are organised in which we look at the process together. In these, you can also share your experience and spar with people who are in the same process. Meeting will be in English if international students join.
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One time training in which you gain insight into your current energy givers and consumers. You will learn about different types of energy and how to keep your energy in balance and what influence you have on this yourself.
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Having trouble being motivated? Trouble to get started? Sign up for the training and find motivation again with the help of various tips.
Language depends on the group, the training will be in Dutch if only Dutch students sign up. If there are also international students, the training will be in English.
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How do you feel about yourself? Are you sleeping well? Do you dare address your fellow students to give feedback? Do you set your own limits? Do you enjoy both school and private life? It's great if you can answer these questions positively. But what if you can't? To support your mental fitness and resilience, you can use online self-help modules, also known as e-health, for free with your Fontys account.
Online self-help modules are online modules that you can go through by yourself on various topics. You can do these online modules completely anonymously and independently. You choose which and how many modules you take. You decide when it is convenient for you. Your student coach can also recommend an online module following a conversation with you.
Fontys has purchased these online modules, through an external partner Mirro. In the anonymized online environment of Mirro, you learn to deal with everyday (stress) situations. Each module contains tips, exercises and experience videos. In this way you can work independently on your own mental fitness in an accessible way, to feel good about yourself (again)! For example about giving feedback, sleeping better, getting your study/life balance and dealing with stress as a student. Some modules go into more depth, such as the modules anxiety and panic, brooding and 'Mastering your smartphone'.
Are you having trouble compiling your resume? Then have it checked by one of our Partners in Education.
In collaboration with the PIE, we are happy to help you to present yourself as well as possible when you apply. The PIE provides advice directly from practice, and can give you tips on the latest trends.
With this resume check you can be sure that everything is in order before you send your application to your future company!
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Are you an ICT student in semester 5 or working on your graduate internship in semester 8 Then you know that internships are a great opportunity to grow, but they can also involve challenges. Whether it's working with colleagues, completing your assignment, setting up a portfolio or preparing for a presentation/assessment, sometimes you just need that little bit of extra support That's why we offer Internship and Graduation Support: dynamic and flexible peer coaching sessions especially for ICT students.
What do we offer?
Our weekly peer coaching sessions are here for you. In an open and safe environment you can talk freely about what is going on, without the presence of teachers or internship supervisors. Here you meet fellow students who understand exactly what you are going through, and together we will think about the best approach. Our experienced coaches, who know the world of ICT internships inside out, are ready to support you with practical tips and insights.
Why Internship and Graduation Support?
During Internship Support everything that concerns you is discussed immediately. No fixed schedule or blueprint, but space to go into what is important to you. This is your chance to gain insight into your own approach, learn from others, and find immediate solutions to the challenges you face.
What to expect?
-Instant feedback: You can immediately share your questions and experiences, and get helpful feedback and advice right away.
-Flexible topics: Whatever the issue-whether it's technical issues, communication with your team, or the progress of your project-everything can be discussed.
-Learning together: By talking with other ICT students, you'll discover new ways to tackle problems tackle problems and learn from the successes and pitfalls of others.
-Fair evaluation: You get the chance to look critically at your own approach and discover where you can improve.
How does it work?
- Peer coaching sessions take place in small groups of two to four students.
- Each session is different and will adapt to your needs. There is no fixed program; we discuss what is relevant to you and your fellow students at the time.
- Our coaches ensure that everyone is included, that the atmosphere remains relaxed, and that useful insights are shared
Start today!
Do you want to get the most out of your internship or graduation and are you ready for personal growth? Join Internship and Graduation Support and experience how our dynamic and flexible approach helps you to be successful in your (graduation) internship. Contact us and join our supportive and inspiring online group. Together we will make sure your internship will be an educational and positive experience!
Teams sessions are in English every Tuesday from 10:00 - 10:45 online in Teams (excluding vacations and starting on Tuesday, September 10th, 2024). But even after that you can still join at any time during the semester. You can sign up by filling in the form below.
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Applying for an internship or graduate internship can be an challenging process. Are you struggling to find an internship or not sure how to go about it? Then the Successful Internship Application training might be for you. In four sessions, we help you find an internship that matches your talents and wishes. The following components are dealt with:
Training days and topics:
The training is an addition to the 'regular internship preparation' you find in the Canvas environment, belonging to your profile. The training takes place with a minimum of 4 participants and takes place at location R10 in Eindhoven. Students from Tilburg can participate online. You can register by filling in the form below.
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The chances of getting an internship or a job increase considerably if you manage a professional LinkedIn account. But how do you set up such an account and what information do you put on it? In two meetings you’ll learn the usefulness of a LinkedIn account and how to apply it personally. LinkedIn provides opportunities in your career, seize them and don't let them go! The training covers the practical aspects of setting up a LinkedIn account. But we also take a personal look at where your talents and strong points lie. You’ll get to know yourself and learn how to communicate this to others. Register now for the workshop and start your career as a real professional!
Having an up to date, professional LinkedIn account can significantly enhance your chances of getting an internship or a job. But how do you make such an account and what information do you place there? Not only will you learn these things, but also practical tips on how to correctly use your profile.
During the training you will receive practical help of setting up your profile, and there will also be a focus on your talents and strong suits.
The training will only proceed with a minimum of three registrations. If it is canceled due to insufficient registrations, you will be informed one week in advance. Otherwise, you can assume that the training will proceed.
Location R10-4.40
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At the 'Fontys Hogescholen' (Fontys University of Applied Sciences), we believe that both students and employees having the feeling that they are in a safe environment is a fundamental right. Everyone also has the right to be treated with respect and dignity. If you ever feel that there are any indications of bullying, intimidation, sexual harassment, racism, discrimination, aggression or violence taking place, it is important that action is taken swiftly. This is also the case if there is any indication of violence or the threat of violence in students' domestic environments.
This website contains all of the information that you need to get in touch with our 'Vertrouwenspersonen' (Confidential Counsellors) and outlines what they can do for you.
As a student, there are various possibilities for obtaining financial support:
If you have any questions you can make an appointment with a student counselor for personal financial advice through here Contact (fontys.edu)
The Sexual Violence Center is for everyone who has been involved with sexual violence. You can contact us securely and anonymously. If you wish, they will arrange for doctors, nurses, psychologists, police or other social workers to be called in. They are available 24/7 to give you the help you need. The Sexual Violence Center is located in all regions of the Netherlands. So help is always nearby.
Do you need immediate help, do you have doubts or do you have questions? Then you can always call 0800-0188 or chat for free. They are available by phone 24/7.
Chatting is possible from
Mon-Fri: 4:00 PM - 6:00 AM. Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: 20:00 - 06:00.
If you had an unwanted sexual experience more than a week ago, it is still important to seek help. You can always call or chat for free.
For more information see website, https://centrumseksueelgeweld.nl/csg-en/
The student counselor advises, counsels and provides assistance to individual students with study problems and problems of a personal nature, insofar as they affect their studies. The student counselor is part of the Student Counselling Team.
On Thursday afternoons there is an online walk-in consultancy between 1 pm and 3 pm. This free online walk-in is only for short questions. If you think you need more time, you can make an appointment via the appointment planner. You can only make use of the online walk-in consultancy hour if you have a Fontys account.
By clicking on this link you will enter the online waiting room (only on Thursdays between 13.00 and 15.00 hrs).
If a lot of students call in at the same time, you may have to wait a bit longer before you can be admitted. Please try again later.
You will be welcomed by an iStudent staff member, who will ask a few questions in order to match you to the right person. After this, the student counselor will contact you via MS Teams. If it is busy, you may have to wait a while before the student counselor can speak to you. The iStudent staff member can give you an indication of the waiting time if it is not your turn immediately.
If your question concerns one of the subjects listed below, please ensure that you have the following documents at hand:
Disability: Medical certificate
Illness/injury: Medical statement
Top-class sport: declaration of the association or top-class sport coordinator
Dyslexia: Dyslexia declaration
During school holidays or during some days where there are team activities, no online walk-in consultation will take place. If you would still like to speak to a student counselor at short notice, you can make an appointment via the planner.
Every Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:00 there is a physical walk-in consultancy hour. This applies to both Tilburg and Eindhoven. For longer questions / more complicated situations, please make an appointment.
It is always possible to make an appointment online in the student services system via this link. Via the link you can schedule an appointment yourself on the agenda.
A student counselor is
- a advisor with a duty of confidentiality (code of conduct)
- advocate and advisor
- source of information and mediator
DISCUSSION TOPICS (individually or together with your mentor)
All kinds of subjects that are directly or indirectly related to you or your study.
Study:
- temporarily interrupting your study
- registration and deregistration, other course
- study problems
- financial support in connection with study delay
- complaint, objection and appeal
Person:
- Illness, disability
- Personal and/or family circumstances
Participation in training courses/workshops
Self-confidence/fear of failure
Dealing with perfectionism
Standing up for yourself
Studying with autism
Studying with dyslexia
Mindfulness
Procrastination
Dealing with loss and grief
Click HERE for detailed information.
Op donderdagmiddag is er een online inloopspreekuur tussen 13.00 uur en 15.00 uur. Deze vrije online inloop is alleen voor korte vragen. Denk je langer de tijd nodig te hebben, dan kun je een afspraak maken via de afsprakenplanner. Je kunt alleen gebruik maken van het online inloopspreekuur als je in het bezit bent van een Fontys account.
Door op deze link te klikken kom je in de online wachtruimte (alleen op donderdagen tussen 13.00 en 15.00 uur).
Indien er veel studenten tegelijkertijd inbellen, kan het zijn dat je wat langer moet wachten voordat je kunt worden toegelaten. Probeer het dan later nog een keer.
Je wordt ontvangen door een medewerker van iStudent, die enkele vragen zal stellen om je te koppelen aan de juiste persoon. Hierna neemt de studentendecaan contact met je op via MS Teams. Als het druk is, kan het zijn dat je even moet wachten voordat de studentendecaan je te woord kan staan. De medewerker van iStudent kan een indicatie van de wachttijd geven indien je niet meteen aan de beurt bent.
Gaat je vraag over één van onderstaande onderwerpen, zorg dan dat je de volgende documenten bij de hand hebt:
Functiebeperking: Medische verklaring
Ziekte/blessure: Medische verklaring
Topsport: Verklaring van de bond of topsportcoördinator
Dyslexie: Dyslexieverklaring
Tijdens schoolvakanties is er geen online inloopspreekuur. Tevens kunnen op bepaalde dagen teamactiviteiten plaatsvinden, waardoor er ook geen online inloop spreekuur is. Wil je toch graag op korte termijn een studentendecaan spreken, dan kun je via de planner een afspraak maken.
Op iedere dinsdag van 14:00 tot 16:00 is er een fysiek inloopuur. Dit geld zowel voor Tilburg als voor Eindhoven. Uitgangspunt van het inloopspreekuur is dat er korte vragen worden behandeld, voor langere vragen / meer gecompliceerde situaties graag een afspraak (laten) maken. De locaties voor de fysieke inloopuren zijn:
Locatie Eindhoven:
Rachelsmolen 1
Gebouw R5, 1e etage (neem plaats in de wachtruimte van Dienst Studentenvoorzieningen)
Eindhoven
Locatie Tilburg:
Prof. Goossenslaan 1
Gebouw P1 (neem plaats in ruimte C0.19)
Tilburg
For critical matters or thoughts about suicide, please contact 113 by 0800-0113 or chat. Or contact your doctor.
If you have worries or problems for which you do not immediately see a solution, you can contact a student psychologist. Think of topics like:
Self-confidence/fear of failure
Feelings of inferiority
Lack of social contact
Anxiety, stress or panic
Sleeping problems
Eating disorders
Relationship issues
Addiction
Chronic or long-term illness
It is always possible to make an appointment online via this link. Through the link you can schedule an appointment
Click here to make an appointment
A workshop to get to know the Netherlands a little better. A low key environment to learn about the Dutch culture and habbits.
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Do you sometimes find it difficult to walk up to someone to start a conversation? And when you have a conversation, to keep it going? During this workshop we will work together on these social skills and make sure you get more experience on these subjects!
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At Student+ we are happy to look at possible guidance in language and speech with you. We can discuss this further during an intake interview. You can already use the Kurzweil application to support your studies (for example with reading, writing and summarizing). A dyslexia statement is not necessary. If you need more personal guidance, sign up for an introductory meeting with Student+.
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• Begeleiding van stageverslagen en scripties: Studiemeesters Eindhoven: https://www.studiemeesters.nl/studiebegeleiding-studiemeesters/
• http://taalunieversum.org/koppelingen/92/ Hier is diverse informatie te vinden over taaltrainingen in hbo en wo, ook, al dan niet tegen betaling, toegankelijk voor andere studenten.
This is a Dutch language course at A1 level. The course is designed for all international students of Fontys ICT who have little to no prior knowledge of the Dutch language and who wish to learn the language for daily interaction.
In this A1 course, we will develop communication and reading skills and we will learn useful vocabulary. The course programme is structured around various themes that relate to your general daily life and life in the Netherlands. This way, you can be sure that what you learn will be immediately applicable in daily situations outside the classroom.
The exact start date and times of training will be announced at a later date.
The Dutch language course is for free and accessible for all international students at Fontys-ICT. For this A1 course, there is no entry test.
The course consists of 16 lessons. The first lessons will start in the month February of school year 2024-2025. After enrolling, you will receive a confirmation email within a few weeks with further information regarding time, dates and planning. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to: n.defijter@fontys.nl
Enrol by filling out de form down below.
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This is a Dutch language course at A2 level. The course is designed for all international students of Fontys ICT who have knowledge of the Dutch language at an A1 level.
In this A2 course, we will build on the knowledge gained earlier in the A1 course. This means that once again all the important basic elements of the Dutch language will be covered and acquired in terms of grammar and vocabulary. The themes of our lessons will be connected to your life as a student here in the Netherlands, ensuring that you can always put into practice what you have learned in class. In addition, the focus in this A2 course will be on training the various language skills, such as speaking, reading, writing and listening.
The exact start date and times of training will be announced at a later date.
The Dutch language course is for free and accessible for all international students at Fontys-ICT. For this A2 course, there is an entry test to determine your level and find out if you have enough basic knowledge to successfully complete this A2 course.
The course consists of 16 lessons. The first lessons will start in the month February of school year 2024-2025.
After enrolling to this A2 course, you will receive a confirmation email within a few weeks with further information about when the entry test will take place. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to: n.defijter@fontys.nl
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Do you find it hard to give feedback? Or ask for it? Or dont you know what to do with the feedback that you receive? Then you are not alone. Learn the steps to give and interpret feedback with this training
Language depending on the group, the training will be in Dutch if only Dutch students sign up. If there are also international students, the training will be in English.
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