Important Dates
The International Foundation Programme has two intakes, one starting in September and one starting in January.
The English Academic Preparation Programme has one intake starting in January.
| Intake | Application deadline | Payment and visa documents deadline | Enrolment week starts | Teaching starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 intake | 14 July 2026 | 1 August 2026 | 14 September 2026 | 21 September 2026 |
| January intake | 1 November | 8 November | 7 January | 12 January |
IELTS results must be submitted as soon as possible to avoid delays, as we are unable to proceed with your visa application without them. The submission deadline is 22 July for the September intake and 1 November for the January intake.
Early deadlines for applicants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, and Pakistan
Due to strict Dutch visa regulations, please be aware of the following additional application requirements, so that you can be sure you will start your studies at The Hague Pathway College on time:
- An early application deadline of 1 May and early visa and payment application deadline of 15 May for the September intake programmes
- An early application deadline 1 October and early visa and payment application deadline of 15 October for the January intake programmes
Due to the 2-3 month visa application process for the countries mentioned, we encourage you to send in your application as soon as possible.
These applicants will also be required to address any study gaps they may have.
Additional requirements for applicants from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria, and Pakistan
The applicants may be requested have an interview, and to transfer their full tuition fee and living expenses to the college. This is instead of providing bank statements during the visa process.
Bank Holidays 2026/2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| Christmas Day/Eerste kerstdag | 25 December 2026 |
| Boxing Day/Tweede kerstdag | 26 December 2026 |
| New Year’s Day/Nieuwjaarsdag | 1 January 2027 |
| Good Friday / Goede Vrijdag | 26 March 2027 |
| Easter Sunday / Eerste Paasdag | 28 March 2027 |
| Easter Monday / Tweede Paasdag | 29 March 2027 |
| King's Day / Koningsdag | 27 April 2027 |
| Liberation Day / Bevrijdingsdag | 5 May 2027 |
| Ascension Day / Hemelvaartsdag | 6 May 2027 |
| Whit (Pentecost) Sunday / Eerste Pinksterdag | 16 May 2027 |
| Whit (Pentecost) Monday / Tweede Pinksterdag | 17 May 2027 |
Academic Calendar 2025 – 2026
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Induction Week | 15 September 2025 | 19 September 2025 |
| Term 1 | 22 September 2025 | 12 December 2025 |
| Winter Holiday | 15 December 2025 | 9 January 2025 |
| Term 2 | 12 January 2026 | 2 April 2026 |
| Spring Holiday | 3 April 2026 | 10 April 2026 |
| Term 3 | 13 April 2026 | 3 July 2026 |
| Resit Weeks | 6 July 2026 | 24 July 2026 |
| Official last day | 24 July 2026 |
Academic Calendar 2026 – 2027
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Student Introduction Week | 14 September 2026 | 18 September 2026 |
| Term 1 | 21 September 2026 | 11 December 2026 |
| Winter Holiday | 14 December 2026 | 8 January 2027 |
| Term 2 | 11 January 2027 | 2 April 2027 |
| Spring Holiday | 5 April 2027 | 9 April 2027 |
| Term 3 | 12 April 2027 | 2 July 2027 |
| Resit Weeks | 5 July 2027 | 16 July 2027 |
| Official last day | 23 July 2027 |