Dutch Government Teacher Tuition Subsidy (Tegemoetkoming Leraren) at IPABO

Government-funded grant specifically designated for aspiring and working teachers in the Netherlands to cover 100% of PABO tuition fees.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Admission to accredited PABO teacher education program at IPABO and Dutch/EEA citizenship
English language proficiency: Dutch language proficiency CEFR B2/C1 (Staatsexamen NT2 Programma II)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Proof of enrollment, DUO application form, and secondary diploma
Recommendation letters: Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition fee grant of €2,530 per year paid directly by the Dutch Ministry of Education (DUO)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €2,530/year (Statutory Dutch/EEA tuition fee; covered by subsidy)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hogeschool IPABO (Amsterdam & Alkmaar) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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