Option 1 - Secondary education as proof of English proficiency: 


The official language of instruction was English and the diploma was obtained in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or within the EU/EEA. 


International diplomas accepted: 

  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma if the official language of instruction was English
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) English certificate: English A Higher Level certificate with a minimum grade of 6 or English A Standard Level Certificate with minimum grade of 7.
  • European Baccalaureate (EB) Diploma with a minimum grade of 7.0 for English (language 1 or 2)

English completed as part of a VWO diploma is not sufficient 


Option 2 - Bachelor degree as proof of English proficiency:

You can only use your bachelor education as proof of English proficiency if it meets one of the following requirements: 

  • Your programme was taught completely in English in one of the following countries: USA, UK,  Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or within the EU/EEA.
  • If you want to use your master degree as proof, in addition to the requirement above, you must have completed the degree / obtained at least 60 EC at the time of applying to RSM.
  • If the bachelor programme was taught in 2 languages within the EU/EEA (for example Dutch and English) you must show proof that at least 120 EC were taught in English. This equals 2 full study years if the bachelor is a 3 year programme.

 

If it is not mentioned on the diploma, or on the website of the university that the programme is taught in English, an official statement provided by the university is required.


Option 3 - A completed Master degree as proof of English proficiency:

  • Your programme was taught completely in English in one of the following countries: USA, UK,  Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, or within the EU/EEA.
  • In addition to the requirement above, you must have completed the degree / obtained at least 60 EC at the time of applying to RSM.


If it is not mentioned on the diploma, or on the website of the university that the programme is taught completely in the English language, an official statement provided by the university is required.