During the programme

Year 1 starts with courses on literature, linguistics and didactics focused on deepening and broadening your knowledge but also improving your language skills. Courses like Literature 20th Century, Communication oral , Didactics 1 and  Linguistique 1 will help you improve your knowledge of the French language, literature, culture and didactics, bringing it to 'near native' level (CEFR level C1 +) by the time you graduate. Together with your fellow students, you reflect on your studies using learning questions and your Learning Plan.

In year 2 there is a strong emphasis on your oral French academic skills. You will increase your knowledge about French literature and linguistics as well as undertake a research project in the field of teaching methodology. An example of such a project is: "Student motivation for literature: A thematic approach to teaching literature to upper form students with the aim to increase student motivation for literature."

Throughout the Teacher Education in French Master programme you work and teach in the higher years of Dutch higher secondary and tertiary education (HAVO, VWO and HBO in Dutch), learning as you go.

Thesis

The topic of your final thesis is based on your personal experience in your day-to-day teaching practice. Your research should show that you are ready to advance your teaching career.

All in all you should have 30 hours available each week to study. This includes six hours of lessons on a Wednesday. For your internship you are expected to work for at least 80 hours in the higher years of secondary school or at a college/university.

At HU you don't just learn in the classroom, but also in practice, in learning teams, individually and online. We call this 'blended learning': the right mix of learning in different locations and in a variety of ways. The best thing about this for you? It will keep your education varied and your focus sharp.

As stated above, during the programme you are expected to work 80 hours in a so-called first-grade environment (the higher years of secondary education or at a college/university). Perhaps this is possible at the school you already work at, if not, please contact us as we might be able to help you find a placement.

All programmes at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht are tested and approved by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO).

Use our tuition fee calculator to find out what you will be paying. If you are already teaching, you may be eligible for a Teachers scholarship (link in Dutch) or Allowances and subsidies for teacher training (link in Dutch) from the Dutch government. Additionally, you can expect to pay around € 300 annually for books, materials and excursions.