Two English-taught degrees with different answers
UvA's PPLE programme page says the degree is entirely in English and does not require Dutch knowledge. TUM's Aerospace BSc is taught in English but requires German evidence at a minimum A2 level before the application deadline. Its English-evidence routes and optional German-taught electives also need checking. These are examples for those exact programmes, not Netherlands or Germany rules.
| Programme | What to check separately | A sensible next step |
|---|---|---|
| UvA PPLE BSc | English admission evidence and the rest of the entry requirements; Dutch is not required by the cited programme page. | Read PPLE's entry requirements. Treat a personal Dutch goal separately; TutorMax does not advertise Dutch teaching here. |
| TUM Aerospace BSc | German A2 evidence, the English-evidence route and any German-taught elective you want. | Read the exact language section and accepted-proof page. A general English-taught label does not remove the German condition. |
PPLE academic programme →Official UvA page; follow its entry-requirements links for your application.
TUM Aerospace BSc language requirements →Official programme page, including evidence and module-language details.
Make one record with two separate parts
Open the university's current programme page beside a blank note. Fill the admission column first. If a detail is missing, write 'not confirmed' and the office you will ask. Do not turn a missing statement into an exemption.
The second column is your own choice. Keep it small enough to describe a real situation, such as introducing yourself to neighbours or understanding a routine appointment. 'Become fluent before departure' does not tell you what to prepare next.
| Record | Degree and required evidence | Everyday-language goal |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Exact degree, campus, study route and application cycle; save the official URL and check date. | Where you expect to live and one situation you would like to handle. |
| Language | Teaching language, compulsory modules, electives and any separate local-language condition. | The language used in your chosen situation; ask a current student if you are unsure. |
| Evidence | Accepted test or document, required level/score, exemptions and recipient's recency rule. | An observable task: make a short request, understand a response or ask for clarification. |
| Timing | Application, proof and enrolment deadlines, each written separately from the course start. | A time slot you can actually sustain alongside school or work; no assumed time-to-level. |
| Next action | One unresolved question for the programme's admissions office. | One resource or teaching discussion that matches the task, if support would help. |
What should you do first?
Choose the row that matches your record. These are suggested planning actions, not an admission decision or an assessment of your proficiency.
| Your record says… | Do this next | What counts as progress |
|---|---|---|
| The accepted proof is unclear | Ask the programme about your exact qualification and application route before registering for a test. | An official requirement or a clear response saved with its date. |
| A required proof is confirmed | Compare the proof deadline with the exam provider's registration, sitting and result information. Leave room for the uncertainty they describe. | A feasible evidence plan; a teaching enrolment alone is not proof. |
| No local-language proof is required, but daily life worries you | List the two situations you most want help with. Ask the university about its language and student-support options. | A small personal goal, without an unnecessary certificate purchase. |
| You are considering a module in another language | Ask the department about the module's language and prerequisites before choosing it. | A module choice based on its own requirements, not the main degree label. |
Ask a question the admissions team can answer
Use this as a draft for your own enquiry: 'I am applying to [exact programme and cycle] through [route]. My previous qualification is [qualification], taught in [language]. Which language evidence is accepted for my case, and when must it be received? Does the requirement also apply to my planned modules?'
Include the official page that caused the uncertainty. Send documents only through the institution's requested process; you do not need to share a passport, marksheet or application number with TutorMax to read this guide. Save the reply in the admission part of your record.
Keep a useful personal-language goal alongside the paperwork
DAAD distinguishes language evidence for international programmes from the value of German in daily life. Its general advice does not override a particular programme's conditions.
For a personal goal, write the situation, who you will speak to and what you want to understand. For example: 'I want to ask a neighbour about a delivery and understand the time they give me.' This is an original planning example, not a promise about services or a lesson exercise.
After trying an appropriate resource or lesson, review the same situation: what can you do now, and what still needs help? Keep the result in the everyday column. It does not change what the university accepts as formal proof.
DAAD: German for study and everyday life →General official guidance; verify any programme exception with the university.
Choose support for the need you have confirmed
If your confirmed German goal fits A1–B2 preparation, review the current German Goethe options and ask about your starting point and objective. Admission proof still has to match the recipient's accepted document.
For French or Spanish requirements, use the relevant proof/exam references below before considering preparation. This page does not promise Dutch teaching, English-test preparation, TestDaF/DSH support, higher-level German preparation or admissions services. If no listed programme fits, the useful next step is the university's own advice, not a forced course purchase.
German Goethe preparation options →Review the offered A1–B2 levels and confirm fit; teaching is not an admission certificate.
Questions you might have
Should I book a local-language exam just because I am moving abroad?
Start with the exact recipient and purpose. Record required evidence separately from your everyday-language goal, then choose an exam only if it serves a confirmed need.
Does an English-taught label settle every module's language?
Read the module information and ask the department about the choices you plan to take. Keep that check in your degree record.
Does a TutorMax course satisfy my university's proof requirement?
Teaching enrolment is not accepted admission proof by itself. The university's document, test, level and timing requirements control.
Sources & related resources
Use official sources for current requirements. Continue with the resource that fits your next task.
German university language-proof checks →
For a German requirement, check the accepted certificate and exact programme.
Spanish proof for university in Spain →
Check the chosen degree and applicant route before choosing Spanish evidence.
DELF in India →
For a confirmed French-exam need, check version, level and preparation fit.
OPTIONAL TEACHING SUPPORT
Have a confirmed German preparation goal?
Review current Goethe A1–B2 teaching options and discuss the goal in your record. The university remains the authority on accepted evidence.
Review German Goethe options →