This way of learning is truly different from what you may be used to. To illustrate this, we have highlighted a number of differences:
UPPER GENERAL SECONDARY EDUCATION (HAVO) |
DBE |
Explanation |
Classrooms |
Workshops |
No more boring classrooms with school desks. Our workshops have been designed to business standards. Click here for an impression of our workshops. |
School days |
Contact hours |
Normally, you'd be at school from 8.30am to 3pm. With DBE, you attend school for a few hours a day – about 16 contact hours a week. These hours are mandatory. Besides these contact hours, you will be working with your study group and studying independently. The total study load is 40 hours per week on average. |
Classes of 30+ students |
Classes of 25 students, work groups of max 5 students |
We do have collective lectures on specific subjects with more than 40 students. The course work (Design Challenges), however, takes place in groups of approximately 25 students, which are divided into work groups of up to 5 students. |
Lecturer - subject-specific |
Facilitator |
The Facilitator (lecturer) helps you focus on your topic at hand, supports your group throughout the process and monitors progress. |
Expert |
Our Experts teach specific subjects such as statistics, marketing, economics and law. You can contact our experts for any specific questions about your Design Challenge – if you have a question about calculating the cost of something, for example, one of our experts in Economics will be able to help. Our experts will provide you with the tools to develop the solution to your specific research topic. |
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Mentor |
Activator |
An Activator is your mentor and your coach. Your Activator can help you with all your questions, not just about the programme's contents, but about anything you're dealing with. Think of them as your study coach. |
Practical lecturer |
Practical Facilitator |
During the practical part of the programme, you will be supported by a Practical Facilitator. This practical might take place at our own 4-star hotel or restaurant. |
Tests or school exams |
Course work and Professional Knowledge Progress Assessment |
Your learning outcomes will be tested at the end of the period. Your final assignment (Professional Product) is the result of your Design Challenge. Your mark will consist of both a group mark and an individual mark. In addition, once a year you will sit a Professional Knowledge Progress Assessment, for which you will be graded. |
Years |
Levels |
Levels instead of academic years. You learn at your own pace, which may take longer or shorter than a year. If you already have relevant experience, through work or study for example, you can start at the next level. |