Would you like to teach at a secondary school, but don't yet have a teaching qualification and are not yet proficient in Dutch? ICLON Leiden University is developing a special programme for internationals.

Who is it for?

• You have completed a university degree in a school subject.
• You have a good command of the English language. This is demonstrated by an appropriate test, such as IELTS with a score of 6.5.
• You want to learn Dutch and work in Dutch secondary education.

Foreign diplomas must be evaluated. Your previous education will be assessed to determine whether it is equivalent to the required Dutch university level. An evaluation by Nuffic is not sufficient.

About the programme

The programme consists of two parts:

• You will learn the Dutch language and attend lectures on school language and school culture.
• You will follow the teacher training programme to obtain your teaching qualification.

This is a full-time programme that takes approximately three years to complete. During the programme, you will work at a secondary school.

When?

We aim to start in September 2026.