Admission Requirements
How to Apply
Applying to The Hague Pathway College is easy! You can apply via your local agent who will support you with the process from application to arrival, or you can do it yourself by completing the online application form.
When applying online, please attach the following documents with your application:
- a copy of your passport
- a copy of your most recent transcript
- proof of your English capability (IELTS, TOEFL or Cambridge English)
You can also apply if you do not have all the above documents available yet. Our dedicated admissions team will assess the documents and in many cases will be able to provide you with a conditional offer of acceptance into the course.
English Language Entry Requirements
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International Foundation One year |
International Foundation Fast-track |
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IELTS 5.0 overall, 5.0 in writing and no other scores below 4.5 |
IELTS 5.5 overall, 5.5 in writing and no other scores below 5.0 |
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Or equivalent scores for TOEFL or Cambridge. TOEFL equivalency will be calculated following the IELTS-TOEFL comparison table. *During the Covid-19 pandemic the TOEFL iBT® online home is accepted in order to be considered for the programme. |
Or equivalent scores for TOEFL or Cambridge. TOEFL equivalency will be calculated following the IELTS-TOEFL comparison table. *During the Covid-19 pandemic the TOEFL iBT® online home is accepted in order to be considered for the programme. |
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Exemption is offered to students who completed the official IB, British or American curriculum either in the UK, USA or abroad |
Exemption is offered to students who completed the official IB, British or American curriculum either in the UK, USA or abroad |
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
TOEFL iBT® online home test available
The Hague Pathway College approves online version of TOEFL IBT tests
Students applying for The Hague Pathway College are requested need to demonstrate proof of their English language ability. It is one of our entry requirements and also required to obtain a Dutch visa. During the Covid-19 pandemic some students may face difficulties in taking a regular IELTS or TOEFL test.
We have some good news though!
ETS has expanded availability of at home testing for the TOEFL iBT® test. The testing system is now available in most countries world-wide. The Hague University of Applied Sciences and The Hague Pathway College approve this version of TOEFL IBT tests for which you can register online.
We encourage students who would like to apply for THPC to take this online TOEFL iBT® test. You will be able to meet your English language requirement in time and have sufficient time to send us your results (15 July 2020). Currently there is sufficient testing capacity for students to register immediately and test a few days later. Register as soon as possible, you have a great chance to secure your spot.
In case you have any further questions, please contact us personally admissions@thehaguepathway.nl or +31 (0)627210711. We are happy to help.
*NOTE
The TOEFL iBT® test is offered with the exception of Mainland China and Iran. In Mainland China, ETS is working closely with the National Education Examinations Authority to accommodate test takers impacted by test cancellations, including adding test dates once regular testing resumes. Chinese students may also check the updated page on the mandatory Nuffic certificate. ETS is trying to offer at home testing in Iran as soon as possible.
* Institution toefl code: 7042
Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
Both pathway programmes and both One year & Fast-track International Foundation: Mathematics required in the final year. Alternative numerate subjects such as Statistics, Algebra, Geometry, Accounting and Calculus will be considered.
| Country | Academic Requirement |
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| IGCSE/GCSE/O Level | 5 IGCSE/O-levels grade A-C or 9-4 (new grading system) in relevant subjects, excluding native language |
| IB diploma |
This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information. |
| Albania |
State Matura / Vërtetim Certificate |
| Angola | Certificado de Habilitações with minimum average of 11 and minimum grades of 11 for relevant subjects |
| Azerbaijan | Attestat with good grades in relevant subjects (grade 4 or higher) |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire / Shahâdat al-bakâlôriyâ with grade average of 12 |
| Armenia | Attestat/Certificate of General Secondary Education with minimum GPA 7.0/grade 4 or higher |
| Australia |
ATAR score between 60 and 85 or an OP between 17 and 8. Higher grades may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University's website of further information. |
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate with
average grade of 60% and scores of 60% or higher for required subjects. |
| Belarus | Attestat with minimum GPA 7.0 (Атэстат aб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыі / Аттестат об общем среднем образовании / Certificate of completed secondary general education) |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate, grades of 35% (or 7) |
| Brazil |
Certificado de Conclusão de 2º Grau / Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information.
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| Brunei | Min 3 A-Levels with A, B or C score. And 3 IGCSE or O-Levels with A, B of C score. |
| Cameroon | Baccalaureate de l’Enseignement Secondaire General Certificate of Education: 4 subjects at O-level grades A,B of C) + 2 subjects at Advanced. |
| Canada |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Students with 6 university preparation courses (code U or M) or Ontario Academic Courses (OACs) may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University's website of further information.
Manitoba High School Diploma - 5 grade 12 subjects incl English and Mathematics, grades 65% or more (codes S, C or U) |
| Caribean | CSEC (Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate), 5 CSEC passes at grade 3 |
| China | Senior middle school graduation certificate (gaozhong) at an average of 70% or above. |
| Colombia | Bachiller Academico with 5 relevant subjects, Maths B or higher |
| Congo | Diplôme d’État d’études secondaires du cycle long with average grade of 60% or higher and scores of 60% or higher for required subjects |
| Costa Rica | Bachiller en educacion media with minimum average grade of 70% and good grades for relevant subjects |
| Dominican Republic | Bachillerato with minimum average grade of 70% |
| Ecuador | Diploma Bachiller en Ciencias/Humanidades with GPA 7.0 or higher |
| Egypt | General Secondary Education Certificate/Al Azhar Secondary Education Certificate (al-shahada al-thanawiyya al-azhariyya) with 75% overall grade |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate / Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Examination (min 6 subjects with grades A, B or C) |
| France | Baccalauréat Professionnel of Baccalauréat Technologique This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information. |
| Gambia | West African Senior (Secondary) School Certificate (WAEC)/Senior Secondary School Certificate. Min 6 subjects with grades A, B or C or A1 t/m C6. |
| Georgia | General Education Cerfiticate |
| Ghana | West African Senior (Secondary) School Certificate (WAEC)/Senior Secondary School Certificate. Min 6 subjects with grades A, B or C or A1 t/m C6. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE with 5 subjects and grades 2-5 |
| India |
Standard XII diploma (academic stream): Intermediate Examination Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate/Senior Secondary (12th Class) Examination Certificate/All India Senior School Certificate/All India School certicifate at 55% or higher and mathematics at 55% or higher This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information. |
| Indonesia | SMA/SMU graduation This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information. |
| Iran | Pre-University certificate with GPA 14/20 or higher/ Certificate of Secondary Education with relevant subjects |
| Iraq |
Certificate of Preparatory Education (Adadiyah) or Secondary School Certificate or Sixth Form Baccalaureate = grades of 50% or more. Adadiyah (or equivalent) with min 50% in 5 academic subjects, inc relevant |
| Ivory Coast |
Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire, minimum overall grade of 11 |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate/High School Certificate of Graduation (Kotogakko - Year 12/Senior 3) pass with 'good' grades (70% + or approx GPA 3 on 5 scale). |
| Jordan | Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) overall passmark of 80% or above, inc relevant subjects |
| Kazakhstan | Attestat with good grades in relevant subjects (grade 4 or higher) |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with grades A-C in 6 subjects |
| Korea |
High School Certificate (general high school) or GED / Korea High School Graduation Equivalency Examination Certificate with average grade 70% or above |
| Kosovo |
Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme Profesionale with good grades. The Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të lartë may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information. |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with overall passmark of 80% or above, inc relevant subjects. No lower than 70% in these subjects. |
| Kyrgyz Republic | Attestat o srednjem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with minimum GPA 7.0/grade 4 or higher |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 12 points inc relevant subjects 60% in General secondary certificate with 60% in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Secondary School Certificate, with 80% or above |
| Malawi | Malawi School Certificate of Education with at least 6 grades 1-6 |
| Mexico | Bachiller with 75% or higher |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 inc relevant subjects |
| Mozambique | Certificado de Habilitacoes Literarias with minimum average of 11 and minimum grades of 11 for relevant subjects |
| Myanmar | Secondary school certificate not accepted |
| Namibia | Namibia Senior Secondary Education Certificate (IGCSE or HIGHSCE) with minimally 5 IGCSE/O-levels grade A-C or equivalent in relevant subjects including English and excluding native language |
| Nepal | HSEB Certificate with average grade of 60% or higher and scores of 60% or higher for required subjects |
| Nigeria | West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) with grades A-C or A1-C6 in at least 6 subjects / Senior School Certificate (NECO) with grades A1 or B2-3 in 6 subjects |
| Oman | General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 80% overall grade |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary School Certificate with average grade of 60% or higher and scores of 60% or higher for required subjects /Intermediate School Certificate with a final result of at least grade C, incl required subjects. |
| Panama | Bachillerato / Bachiler with minimum average grade of 65% |
| Portugal | Diploma/Certificado/Certidão do Ensino Secundário / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação |
| Philippines | High School Diploma Grade 12 Academic track only with good grades, incl required subjects |
| Qatar |
New certificate, QSSC - min. 5 subjects with 3 in Advanced level, all 5 grades A - Cs (minimum 70% in relevant subjects and overall in percentage scale) Thanawaya Ama Qatari (School Leaving Certificate) minimum pass mark of 80% in relevant subjects |
| Russia |
Attestat o Srednem (Polnom) Obshchem Obrazovanii |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 50% (Grade C) |
| Saudi Arabia | Secondary School graduation certificate (scientific section) General Secondary Examination Certificate/ shahâdat itmâm al-dirrâsa al-thânawiyya l-`âmma (Certificate of Completion of General Secondary Education), at least 80% overall grade |
| Singapore | Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level in 2 H2 content-based subjects + Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'O' level in 4 subjects (A-C grades) (total of 6 different subjects) |
| Sudan | Secondary School Certificate, withat least 65% overall grade |
| South Africa | National Senior Certificate (with endorsement), with at least 50% overall grade |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) Min 3 A-Levels with A, B or C score. And 3 IGCSE or O-Levels with A, B of C score |
| Taiwan | SH3 / Year 12 60% 'good' grades. Grades A (80-100% = Highest/4), B (70-79% = Average/3). C (60-69% - Pass/2). |
| Tanzania | Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 6 subjects with grades A-C) plus Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 1 subject principal pass) Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 5 subjects with grades A-C) plus Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (at least 2 subjects with principal pass and 1 subject with subsidiary pass) |
| Thailand | Certificate of Secondary Education ("Matayom 6") / Certificate of Completion grade 12 with GPA 2.0 in last 2 years. |
| Tunisia | Shahâdat al-bakâlôriyâ (Diplôme du Baccalauréat) |
| Turkey | Lise Diplomasi with GPA 3.0 or above (60%) |
| Turkmenistan | Orta bilim hakynda Sahadatnama (Certificate of secondary education) |
| UAE | General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (General / Religious) of at least 60% |
| Uganda | Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with grades 1-6 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least 2 subjects Principal pass and 1 subject Subsidiary pass (total 6 different subjects) Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with grades 1-6 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with 1 subject Principal pass (total of 6 different subjects) Uganda Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) in 6 subjects with result 1-6 + Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with at least 2 subjects Principal pass and result A, B of C (total 6 different subjects) |
| Ukraine | Attestat This diploma may qualify for direct admission into a 3-year Bachelor programme. Check the University’s website for further information. |
| USA | High School Diploma min GPA 2.75 (grade C+, 77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects/16 credits |
| Uzbekistan | Akademik Litsey Diplomi/ Attestat with good grades in relevant subjects (4 or higher) Kasb-Hunar Kolleji Diplomi (Diploma of professional college) |
| Vietnam | Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc / BangTrung Hoc Pho Thong / Bang Tu Tai / Baccalaureate/ GPA 7.0 |
| Yemen | Secondary School Final Examination Result of at least 70% |
| Zambia | Zambia School Certificate / General Certificate of Education with 6 subjects grades 1-6 and average grade 4. |
| Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level (at least 5 relevant examination subjects with final result A-C) excluding native language. Maths required. |