At the request of and in consultation with Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (ESSB), the Language & Training Center organizes an online English assessment for students who want to apply for a bachelor or (pre)master of ESSB. The intake consists of an oral test with a teacher, a written test and a computer-based test (Oxford Quick Placement Test).
The next English Assessment ESSB takes place:
- Oral test: week of 15 April 2024; make an appointment
- Written test: Wednesday 17 April, 13.30-14.15 hours
- Computer-based test: Wednesday 17 April, 15.00-16.30 hours
- Deadline: 8 April 2024
Note: There are fixed dates and times for the written part and computer-based part. You only need to make an appointment for the oral part; you will automatically be registered for the other two parts.
The English assessment for ESSB consist of three parts:
1. Quick Placement Test (maximum 90 minutes)
2. Writing assignment (45 minutes)
3. Oral test - interview with an English teacher (15 minutes)
The results of the test is a score based on the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference. Level B2.2 is required for admission to a ESSB-Bachelor and C1.1 is required for admission to a ESSB-(pre-)Master.
Dyslectic students can get extra time to complete the written test. To arrange this, you need to contact the LTC via email (ltc@eur.nl) before the deadline of registration. You will also have to send a copy of your official statement of special needs.
- In the days following the deadline you will receive a confirmation for the intake with further information.
- If you have any questions, please feel free to email us via ltc@eur.nl