Extra opportunities
Honours track: U-TEAch
School subjects
U-TEAch is available for the following school subjects:
art history (ckv) | biology | chemistry | civics | Dutch* | economics | English | French | geography | German* | history | informatics | mathematics | physics | religious studies | Spanish*
(*Depending on the availability of internship schools for those subjects)
Career opportunities
U-TEAch leads to a Dutch first-degree teaching certificate which fully qualifies you to teach at Dutch schools in your school subject. Besides the first-degree teaching certificate, you will receive a U-TEAch honours certificate to certify your specialization in international and bilingual teaching.
Study programme
The U-TEAch track is a full-time 1-year programme and is an integrated part of the second year of the Master’s programme Science Education and Communication.
See below for a complete overview of all U-TEAch courses and more information about internships and in-service students.
Entry requirements
Candidates for the U-TEAch track will be selected based on the criteria below:
- Applicants should meet the entry requirements that apply to the Master’s programme (see Admission and application).
- Active/Passive understanding of Dutch. The one exception to point 1 is the Dutch proficiency. A good understanding of Dutch is required. Please read detailed information in the pdf-document below.
- Excellent English language skills. Minimum C1 level is required. Candidates can show this by passing one of the following tests: IELTS, TOEFL, CAE or CPE.
- International orientation. E.g. via experience in the Netherlands or abroad with diverse cultural groups and experience living independently abroad (for those who go abroad).
- Strong motivation for teaching in general. You are able to show and reflect on prior (educational) experience involving initiative, innovation, collaboration, responsibility and self-reflection.
- Strong motivation and vision for U-TEAch. You are able to show and reflect on prior (educational) experience in an international and culturally diverse environment.
- Self-management skills. Including: reflective, social/communication skills, planning/organization skills and collaboration skills to work in diverse groups of peers/colleagues.
- Honours profile. You have a GPA for your Bachelor’s or Master’s of 7.0 out of 10 or higher (in the Dutch education system).
Please read below the complete version of the Entry requirements (pdf-document) by clicking the yellow button.
Application & deadline
Are you passionate about international teaching and enthusiastic about the U-TEAch program? Register now via Studielink on the Admission and application page!
Application deadline: 1 april.
Selection
The Graduate Admissions Office will determine whether you meet requirements 1, 2 and 3. If so, the U-TEAch Selection Committee will determine if you meet requirements 4 to 8 via your motivation letter, cv and during the selection interview (which includes an elevator pitch). Please read the exact procedure below.
Dates for the selection interviews (2025) | |
Early bird (all subjects) | 24 & 25 March 2025 |
English and History | 22 April 2025 |
Other subjects (all subjects except English and History) | 19 & 20 May 2025 |
The selection interviews will take place at Utrecht Science Park |
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Starting date
The programme starts one week before the opening of the schools (secondary education) in the middle region, with the so called Startweek. Please note that this week is scheduled before the start of the academic year. Attendance during this week is necessary and mandatory.
Holland Scholarship & bursary
The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture & Science and Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue a master’s degree in Holland. More information about the Holland Scholarship.
More information
Please check our list of FAQs or contact our study advisor: studieadviseur.gst@uu.nl.