Applicants with a bachelor's degree obtained outside of the Netherlands must show proficiency in the English language and demonstrate this by means of an English proficiency test. The following tests are accepted:

• TOEFL iBT 
• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition (EEA/EU nationality applicants only)
• Academic IELTS
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or 
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE)

Accepted tests must have been taken within two years prior to your application. Only the following tests and minimum scores are accepted:

Please note that online English tests are not accepted for visa and residence permit purposes under IND regulations. If you are a non-EEA/EU student requiring a visa or residence permit, you must take your test at an official test centre. Alternative formats, such as IELTS Indicator, IELTS One Skill Retake, TOEFL Home Edition, or TOEFL MyBest Scores, are not accepted. EEA students may use online test versions.

Your English test scores must meet the minimum requirements before the application deadline. Applications without valid scores will not be considered. Please allow up to 14 days for test results to be published.

Exemption from the English proficiency requirement

Below you will find reasons for exemption from the English proficiency requirement:

• You have obtained your diploma in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, South-Africa, United Kingdom (with the exception of commonwealth countries and territories) or the United States of America. 
• English was your first language during your secondary school education for at least 2,5 years in one of the above mentioned countries.
• You have a Dutch WO Bachelor diploma
• You have obtained a Dutch VWO diploma in the Netherlands and English was one of your exam subjects.
• You have obtained Dutch four year HBO diploma in the Netherlands including an English language course.

Please note: The Examination Board makes the final decision on granting you an exemption for the English language test based on the above mentioned criteria. Erasmus School of Economics does not offer any preparatory English courses.

An American university in a country that is not mentioned in the list above does not grant you exemption.