After graduation
When you graduate, you will receive a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree, together with the International Diploma Supplement (IDS) in English. Job prospects for English teachers remain strong.
If you have chosen Teacher Education in English and German, you receive a double degree, which translates to even better job opportunities.
Career prospects for English teachers
With your degree, you may work in secondary education, teaching first three to four years, and at vocational and language schools. You can also become a freelancer and teach or tutor privately, write course books or exam materials or work in teacher training.
You can start working at
- Dutch secondary schools
- Dutch vocational schools
- Language institutes around the world
- Publishers
- Governmental institutions
Keep on studying after earning your degree?
After your graduation, you may continue your education towards a Master's degree at a college or university around the world. In some cases, you may need a special minor to enrol, or follow an extra preparation course which may take up to a year.
The Faculty is in the process of setting up a Master in English taught only in English. For now, students who speak Dutch can continue their studies with a Master of Education.
Stay in touch
It is a good idea for you to keep in touch with us and your fellow students. They are a great source of information about developments in your field. And in the connected world of today, a good network is of immense value for your career prospects and professional development.