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INTERNATIONAL CLASS FOR EDUCATION IN FLANDERS

Some facts about the IC, Interactum, Flanders, Bruges, the modules, a FAQ and application

International Class

  • Collaboration between four Teacher Training Faculties of Interactum Vlaanderen
    • HUB Hogeschool-Universiteit Brussel, Brussels
    • Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge Oostende, Bruges
    • Karel De Grote-Hogeschool, Antwerp
    • Katholieke Hogeschool Kempen, Vorselaar
  • The host city for the International Class moves every two years:
    • Brussels (2005-2007),
    • Antwerp (2007-2009),
    • Bruges (2010-2011) and
    • Vorselaar (2011-2013)
  • 4 modules of 5 ECTS each, for three months, for more information see coursebook
  • 1 optional extra apprenticeship of 10 ECTS, in May (in Antwerp or Brussels), for more information see coursebook
  • Dates: 31/01/2011 to 29/04/2011 (with an option to 27/05/2011) 
  • Language: English
  • 9 to 10 nationalities participating, among whom Flemish students
  • max. 30 participants
  • application deadline: October 15th or when full
  • For more information, please contact Mrs. Benedikte Custers: Dit e-mail adres is beschermd tegen spambots. U heeft Javascript nodig om het te kunnen zien.

Brugge (Bruges)

  • Provincial capital of the West-Flanders 
  • Large tourist industry and container harbour (Zeebrugge)
  • 15 km from the seaside, 110 km from Antwerp and Brussels
  • Inner city is Unesco World Heritage, Cultural Capital of Europe in 2002, 'Venice of the North'
  • 117 000 inh. (2008)

Flanders

  • Northern region and Dutch-speaking community of Belgium
  • Capital: Brussels
  • 13.522 km2
  • 6.250.000 inh. (2008)
  • Currency: Euro

Interactum

  • A Flemish-Dutch federation of independent and befriended teacher training colleges
  • 7 Dutch partners, 5 Flemish ones
  • Since 1997

Attendance

Enrolling in the International Class in Bruges is a serious engagement. We ask of every student enrolled in the course to attend at least 80% of the classes. If you are absent more than 20% of the time, we reserve the right not to award you the credit.
 
English as a working language
 
The working language of the International Class is English. An intermediate or upper intermediate level of English is necessary, particularly for students staying for the apprenticeship. The level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) would be B1/B2.
 
No idea how good your English is? Try your level with free tests at http://www.examenglish.com/FCE/index.php
 

You can either   For more information, see FAQ.

Accommodation
 
During the International Class, we organise accommodation for you if you enroll before 1 November 2010.
 
Please note that you have to look for a youth hostel yourself if you arrive before 31 January or leave after 29 April 2011.
 
For more information, see FAQ.