<\/path><\/svg>\n<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t<\/div>\nWho is this programme for?<\/h2>\n
The Studying in the Netherlands<\/strong> programme is aimed at students in years 1\u20133 of secondary school who are consciously planning to study abroad and want to study in English within one of the most practice-oriented educational systems in Europe. It works particularly well for IB and Polish matura students targeting fields such as business, economics, engineering, psychology, life sciences, or social sciences. It is also an ideal choice for those who want a genuine competitive advantage \u2014 because good grades alone are not enough.<\/p>\nMany students with excellent results are rejected at the application stage simply because they were never taught to think in an academic way. Dutch admissions committees look at the way a candidate thinks, their motivation, and their fit with the programme \u2014 not just their school report. Our preparation helps build a candidate profile that understands the subject matter more deeply than school requires, thinks analytically about problems, and can confidently analyse unfamiliar topics.<\/p>\n
Why is thorough preparation for applying in the Netherlands so important?<\/h2>\n
Admissions to universities in the Netherlands<\/strong> may seem straightforward at first glance, but that impression can be misleading. Candidates from Poland typically need a school-leaving certificate and a language certificate \u2014 most commonly an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a TOEFL score above 550 points. For programmes taught in Dutch, passing the NT2 exam (Dutch as a Second Language) is required. This sounds simple enough \u2014 until numerus fixus restrictions, motivation letters, additional entrance tests, and tight decision deadlines appear and can undo a year’s worth of work.<\/p>\nThe Dutch system is built around two distinct tracks: research universities<\/strong> \u2014 focused on theory and academic work, with three-year bachelor’s programmes \u2014 and universities of applied sciences<\/strong> \u2014 focused on practice and project-based learning, where a bachelor’s degree takes four years. Choosing the wrong track doesn’t just cost a year; it sets you on an entirely different career trajectory after graduation. Master’s programmes last between one and two years, and some institutions offer a foundation year for students who need to bring their language or academic level up to standard.<\/p>\nIn the long run, a good decision pays dividends throughout an entire career. Better preparation leads to a better university, and a better university means a stronger network and greater career opportunities<\/strong> \u2014 in international corporations, European institutions, and markets that remain closed to graduates of local universities. Dutch degrees are recognised globally, and Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and The Hague are among Europe’s largest business hubs.<\/p>\nWhy do parents and students choose MonPat Education?<\/h2>\n
We work on an individual basis, because no two applications are the same. After each session, the student receives brief feedback, and the parent is informed of exactly where their child stands in the process \u2014 without needing to ask. Every student receives a clear action plan in the form of a roadmap with concrete milestones: when to sit the IELTS, when we start refining the motivation letter, and by when the Studielink application must be ready.<\/p>\n
Between sessions we stay in touch \u2014 answering questions, sharing materials, and flagging changes in university requirements. Our mentors know the Dutch system from the inside, because they have been through it themselves or work with people who assess admissions there. As a result, students train to meet real requirements \u2014 not imagined ones.<\/p>\n