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: UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or within the EU/EEA including Switzerland. 

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

International diplomas accepted: 


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)
  • GCSE / A - Level English with a minimum grade of C


English completed as part of a VWO diploma is not sufficient


Option 2 - Bachelor degree as proof of English proficiency:

  • the degree 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 including Switzerland.
  • If the programme was taught in 2 languages (for example Dutch and English) you must show proof that  English was the official language of instruction for at least 120 EC. This equals 2 full study years if the bachelor is a 3 year programme. Courses taught “partially” ,“mostly” or "sometimes" in English will not be counted.


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 master degree programme was taught completely in the English language in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa or within the EU/EEA including Switzerland. 
  • and you have completed this degree 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.