Teaching in International Contexts
Broaden your horizons in an international learning community.
You’ll explore how teachers can create inclusive, language-rich classrooms and how global issues shape education worldwide.
About the exchange programme
The Teaching in International Contexts exchange programme (30 ECTS) offers students the opportunity to explore how education can foster inclusion, multilingualism, and global citizenship.
Why this programme?
- The two modules offer both theoretical depth and practical engagement.
- Gain experience in a school for primary or secondary education, when available and appropriate to your language level.
- Learn with students from around the world.
More about Teaching in International Contexts
This Exchange programme combines two interconnected modules:
EVL 1 - The Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learning Evironment
EVL 2 - The International Learning Community
Together, these modules prepare future teachers to work effectively in diverse and international classrooms, to design inclusive learning activities, and to engage with global issues in education. The programme is taught in English and includes a school placement (internship) in the Netherlands, where students apply their learning in practice.
Admission requirements
To participate, students:
- Are preferably enrolled in a teacher education or education related bachelor’s programme.
- Demonstrate English proficiency at a strong B2 level (CEFR), as the internship and all learning activities require active communication in English. Proof of language proficiency may be required: FCE/CAE/CPE certificate; TOEFL score 543-626 PBT or iBT 87-109 or higher; IELTS score 5-6.5 or higher. An online interview is part of the selection procedure.
- Be motivated to engage in intercultural collaboration and reflective practice.
How to apply as an exchange student
Applications should always be submitted via the International Exchange (or Erasmus) Officer at the home university. If several versions of the programme are offered, please indicate for which version you would like to apply to (Programme I, Programme II, Programme III, etc.) This officer will send your application request (nomination) to Fontys. Once Fontys has accepted the application, your Fontys study department will send you a link to a web application called Mobility Online.
Deadline for application
Spring semester:
Nomination deadline November 1st
Application deadline November 15th
Fall semester:
Nomination deadline May 1st
Application deadline May 15th
Note: Not all exchange programmes are available every semester. To find out when this programme is offered, please check its specific details.
How will your course programme be recognised by your home university?
Fontys will provide you with a so-called ‘Transcript of Records’, which will clarify the results that you have achieved. Depending on your results, you will receive a maximum of 30 ECTS credits. ECTS credits are recognised throughout Europe. The agreement between your home university and Fontys University of Applied Sciences will usually include a condition whereby the credits that you obtain will be recognised and transferred into the records kept by your home university.
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Practical information
- Start moment(s)
- September, February
- Location
- Tilburg
- ECTs
- 30
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 20 weeks
Fontys does not provide scholarships for its exchange students.
- Assessment: Portfolio based: combining research, design, and reflection
- Internship: Placement in a Dutch school with an international or multilingual context
- Support: Buddy (subject to availability) and mentor guidance throughout the semester
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