Custom education

Are you a top athlete, E-gamer, trainer/coach, or sports official? Then it is possible for you to extend your studies, schedule projects flexibly, deadlines can be adjusted in consultation, assignments can be adjusted and exams can be taken at a different time.

To be eligible for a top sports tailor-made programme, the following conditions apply:

• Top athlete: an official NOC*NSF A, selection, HP or Federation status, or talent status (IT, NT or Promised status).
• E-athlete/E-gamer: you compete at the highest competition level in a game that is internationally recognised and organised with a minimum training and preparation effort of 16 hours a week.
• Trainer/coach: you guide (prospective) top athletes whose level qualifies for a NOC*NSF recognised top sport or talent status, with a minimum training and preparation effort of 16 hours a week.
• Sports official: you officiate competitions of (prospective) top athletes, whose level qualifies for a NOC*NSF recognised top sport or talent status, with a minimum training and preparation effort of 16 hours a week.

For more information, please visit one of the open days. 

Active musicians, DJs, actors, dancers, models and art-creating students can qualify for custom education. You can draw up a tailor-made study plan together with your study coach and can take longer to complete the study if necessary.

To be eligible for the tailor-made programme for top talents in art and culture, the following conditions apply:

• You have a statement from an orchestra (leader), manager, agency or art association/museum that explains your rehearsal schedule, tour schedule and performances/exhibitions.
• Your rehearsal and performance/exhibition schedule requires a workload of at least 16 hours during the week.
• You can support it with, for example, communications or other images (official portfolio), website, etc.

For more information, please visit one of the open days. 

If you are an active entrepreneur in addition to being a student and if you have a Chamber of Commerce registration, you may be eligible for a customised programme. You can draw up a tailor-made study plan together with your study coach and timetable and you can take longer to complete the study if necessary.

To be eligible for the tailor-made programme for entrepreneurs, the following conditions apply:

• You have a registration with the Chamber of Commerce that is at least 1 year old.
• Running the company means that you work for the company at least 24 hours a week.

For more information, please visit one of the open days.  

Tio can offer you plenty of additional challenges. You can graduate for your bachelor programme in just three year. In addition to the accelerated three-year programme, you can stand out by seizing extra opportunities. Take the lead in projects, do an internship abroad or gain management experience in the Tio student association Cognatio. Plan to complete your study programme with excellent results? If so, you could be eligible for the distinction cum laude.

Do you fulfill the role of family care giver? Then you can draw up a tailor-made study plan together with your study coach and, if necessary, take longer to complete the study.

To be eligible for the tailor-made programme for family care giver, the following conditions apply:

• You have a statement from a doctor/specialist/practitioner indicating how necessary the care tasks are.
• You have a statement from the person to whom you provide care. You can only be an family care giver for your parents or grandparents, brother or sister.
• Your care tasks require a workload of at least 16 hours a week and also disrupt your study schedule.
• There must be informal care for a period longer than 6 months.

Do you need support (for example with dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, physical disability, chronic illness, psychological complaints or autism) during your studies? Please report this when you register and discuss with your study coach which adjustments Tio can offer you. Our guidance to students with support needs is highly appreciated.

The restrictions may mean that you as a student experience obstacles in regularly participating in the educational process and that material and/or intangible facilities are necessary in the entry, progression and/or outflow phase of your studies.

Specialist in support needs

At Tio, the study coaches specialise in advising, supporting and counselling students with support needs. They take part in external and internal training programmes for this.

After the student has announced themselves, the study coach conducts an information/intake meeting with the student. During this meeting, the support needs are discussed and the student is informed about the available facilities. Together, the study coach and the student determine which facilities are required. The study coach is responsible for the coordination within Tio, e.g. with the campus manager and the Board of Examiners. An evaluation meeting with the student is held twice a year. 

Tio’s contact with parent(s)/carer(s) is also tailored to everyone’s specific needs. When you sign up, you can enter your parents’/ carers’ email address, so Tio can keep them updated on e.g. your grades and attendance record. At least twice a year, you will have a study progress interview. With your consent, parents are welcome to attend these meetings. If you are a legal adult, we will not provide any specific information without your prior consent, in order to safe-guard your privacy.

For more information, please visit one of the open days.