OpenFieldZij-instroom in het Beroep (Lateral Entry Certification) Enrolment
Two-year paid pathway for university graduates transitioning into primary school teaching while earning full professional licensure.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed higher professional education (hbo) or university (wo) bachelor's degree
- English language proficiency
- Dutch language proficiency (C1)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Employment contract with Dutch primary school board and suitability assessment (geschiktheidsonderzoek)
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Subsidized through Dutch government Zij-instroom grant covering 100% of study costs
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by school board and government grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hogeschool IPABO (Alkmaar Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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