General Information
| Course Code | VU_ELT |
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| Credits | 0 EC |
| Period | P1 |
| Course Level | 0 |
| Language of Tuition | English |
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Part of programme(s)
Bachelor
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Practical Information
You cannot register for this course yourself. Look at the bottom of this page at "Custom Course Registration" for more information.
Course Objective
At VU Amsterdam, having a strong command of the language of your study programme is crucial to your academic success. Therefore, all first-year Bachelor students must take a Dutch or English language proficiency test at the beginning of their studies. The required test depends on the language of instruction for your Bachelor's programme.
See also: Language Proficiency Test - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (vu.nl)
Course Content
The test consists of multiplechoice and fill-in-the-blank questions on the following topics:
- Grammar
- Spelling and punctuation
- Structuring
- Vocabulary/usage
- Phrasing
- Reading comprehension
- Pronunciation
- Classroom English
Additional Information Teaching Methods
The language proficiency test will take place in September in the DigiTenT at the VU.
Method of Assessment
The language proficiency test is a digital test consisting of 200 closed questions.
Additional Information
The VU English Language Test is linked to a first-year course. The final grade for this course is awarded only after passing the English Language Test. Students who do not obtain a satisfactory result for the test have to take the refresher course offered by the Taalloket.
For more information on the VU English Language Test, please see also: Language Proficiency Test - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (vu.nl)
Custom Course Registration
You do not need to register for the test. The Educational Office of your faculty will ensure your registration for the language proficiency test. Once registered, you can find the test’s date and time on your personal timetable. If you have not been registered by 8 September, please contact the student desk. You can also check the timetable of your programme for the test schedule.
Ensure you know your VUnet ID and corresponding password, as you will need these details to log in to the language test. Tip: change your password to something you can easily remember.