Demonstrable English language skills are an important component of admission policies for international students. One way to demonstrate proficiency is by presenting a language test certificate with a minimum score, as described in the Language Test Appendix of the Code of Conduct. In principle, language tests must be taken in a physical testing centre. An […]
Our previous newsletter noted the appointment of several new International Student Advisory Board (SAB) members. In this edition, we’d like to tell you a bit more about who they are and their activities. This summer, the National Commission and SAB appointed nine new SAB members in consultation. The Board now consists of eleven enthusiastic and […]
From January 2026, ETS will be using a new scale for TOEFL iBT scores. A 1–6 scale will replace the current 0–120 scale. According to ETS, the new scale is will be aligned more closely with CEFR proficiency levels, supporting a simpler and more consistent interpretation of results. There will be a two-year transition period […]
Academic progress is a crucial requirement for international students from outside the EU. Such students must complete at least 50% of the nominal course load each year. If a student fails to do so, the educational institution must notify the IND of their enrolment’s termination unless there are personal circumstances justifying the lack of progress. […]
The international Student Advisory Board (SAB) has seen a great deal of activity recently. The council was established in 2022 for the purpose of giving advice, both solicited and unsolicited, to the National Code of Conduct Committee on all matters relating to the Code of Conduct. This helps the National Committee gain a better understanding […]
… the office of the National Committee can provide on request a presentation about the Code of Conduct? Is that something that would interest you? Then please get in touch at info@internationalstudy.nl … the National Committee reports every year on its work activities during the previous twelve months? You can find the 2024 Annual Report […]
The previous edition of the newsletter carried an article dedicated to the study progress norm for non-EU students, in combination with taking large modules of 30 or more ECTS credits. The subject of the study progress norm in combination with a year’s membership of a board was subsequently discussed during a meeting of the international […]
The Code of Conduct’s Language Test Appendix now includes an overview of language tests that have been accepted in the context of the Code of Conduct. The providers and the tests all meet the ‘Higher Education Code of Conduct Language Test Standard’. An updated version of the Code of Conduct’s Language Test Appendix will take […]
The National Commission (NC) of the Code of Conduct International Student in Dutch Higher Education (CoC) is looking for you! Who? The commission is searching for international bachelor or master students who preferably are a member of a student council at their higher educational institution and who will be in the Netherlands for the foreseeable […]
Last summer, the international Students Advisory Board (hereinafter: SAB) and the National Code of Conduct Commission (hereinafter: LCG) received a message from an international graduate requesting attention for the study progress standard and information provision on this standard, as it relates to the large modules offered by educational institutions. These are modules worth more than […]
