At the request of and in consultation with Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (ESSB), the Language & Training Center organizes an English assessment for students who want to apply for a bachelor or (pre)master of ESSB. The assessment 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: In the week of May 12, 2025; various time slots available, make an appointment (Online via Teams)
- Written test: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 09:30-10:15 AM (in pc-room on campus)
- Computer-based test: Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 11:00-12:30 (in pc-room on campus)
- Deadline: May 6, 2025
Important:
- 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.
- Upon approval from ESSB, the LTC will handle your registration for the assessment in Osiris. You will receive further information from us one week before the assessment.
The English assessment for ESSB consist of three parts:
1. Quick Placement Test (maximum 90 minutes) - takes place in a pc-room on campus
2. Writing assignment (45 minutes) - takes place in a pc-room on campus
3. Oral test - interview with an English teacher (15 minutes) - takes place online via Teams
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 assessment with further information.
- If you have any questions, please feel free to email us via ltc@eur.nl