Appendix I QUOTA SCHEME APPLICATION FORM 1. When filled in electronically, print out the application, Photo: sign it and send it by ordinary mail to: Dronning Mauds Minne Høgskolen Opptak kvote Thoning Owesens gt.18, N-7044 Trondheim, Norway Deadline 20th January 2015 2. Submit the electronically filled in application by e-mail to Anne Sine van Marion: asvm@dmmh.no Deadline 20th January 2015 3. For admission in year 2015-2016 we will only consider candidates attached to one of QMUC’s collaboration institutions. Attach a photo of yourself here (can be pasted in electronically) APPLICANT PERSONAL DATA - Family name (1) - First and middle names: - Civil Status F (female) Single M (male) Married - Place and Date of birth(dd.mm.yyyy) - Nationality - Address Street: ……………………………………………….. City: ………………………………………………… Postal code: …………………………………………. Country: ……………………………………………. - Personal E-mail address (or fax number if the e-mail is not E-mail: ………………@……………………… available) (Fax:) - Additional E-mail address E-mail: ………………@……………………… - Cellphone number +…/…../…………… CURRENT STATUS (tick off) I am permanently employed at temporarily employed at presently studying at QMUC’s COLLABORTION INSTITUTION - Name - Address Street: ……………………………………………….. City: ………………………………………………… Postal code: …………………………………………. Country: ……………………………………………. 1 Appendix I WHICH PROGRAMME ARE YOU APPLYING FOR?(tick off) Master programmes: 1. Master Phil. in Early Childhood Education 2. Master Phil. in Early Childhood Special Needs Education Bachelor Programmes in Early Childhood (EC) Teacher Training: 1. Bachelor EC teacher, Main Model, specialization 3rd year 2. Bachelor EC teacher with focus on Music, Drama, Arts and Crafts 3. Bachelor EC teacher with focus on Nature and Outdoor Life 4. Bachelor EC teacher with focus on Multicultural Understanding ENGLISH COMPETANCE (2) Language of instruction at home university: Have you taken the TOEFL test or other internationally recognized proficiency test in English? (6) Yes No If yes, state test and result – Enclosure no.:__ Are you currently studying English? How would you rate your English skills: Reading Writing Speaking Yes None No Fair Poor Do you consider you have sufficient knowledge to follow lectures? Yes Good No ALL PREVIOUS EDUCATION FROM UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOL AND ONWARDS (3): Enclosure no.(4) Name of institution Degree/certificate From – to: Only copies stamped “correct copy” are accepted. If possible, have institutions sending us copies/transcripts directly (5). STUDIES IN PROGRESS Name of Institution: Planned degree/certificate: EMPLOYMENT From – to: Name of institution Degree/certificate 2 Enclosure no.: Appendix I MOTVATION LETTER Describe your reasons for choosing this programme and how the education goals you want to achieve in Norway can benefit your home institution and your country on a separate piece of paper. Please limit your answer to 600 words. Enclosure no.:_____ LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM YOUR COLLEGE DIRECTOR (signed and stamped) Enclosure no.:_____ OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Remember to enclose certified documentation of your education (diploma, transcripts etc.) (5) (Copy of the original documents and copy of original translation, stamped with “correct copy” and signed). Statement: I realize that any omission of facts, misinformation or false documentation may dismiss my admission or declare my admission void. Incomplete forms will not be considered. _______________________________________________________________________ Date: Place and country: Signature: no. of enclosures ! Notice: Enclosed certified copies will not be returned to the sender. 3 Appendix I GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION: (1) Family name. Please use consistently the same family name as shown in your passport. (2) English language requirements. Although the language of instruction at Queen Maud University College and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is in Norwegian, some of the required reading is in English. It is therefore necessary with good knowledge of the language. (3) Educational background List all institutions attended, beginning with upper secondary school, including any education in progress. Certified copies of all documentation of your education must be enclosed. Translations of all documentation into English or Norwegian must be enclosed. Your university or college background must be from an accredited university or college. (4) Enclosures Remember to enclose certified documentation of all your educational documents (diplomas/degrees and transcripts/mark sheets). Your application will not be considered complete until we have received all necessary documentation. Certified copies are photocopies which are attested by a notary public, the administrator of the issuing institution, or a Norwegian Embassy/Consulate, and bear the name, signature, stamp and address of the certifying official. (5) Translation Documents have to be translated into English by an authorized translator. A certified copy of the original document in the original language must accompany the certified copy of the translation. (6) Proof of English proficiency When looking at each country’s educational system, the level of English is a special consideration. For each country, the GSU list indicates if there is an English language skills requirement, along with a number indicating which categories of applicants from a particular country may be exempted. Applicants who do not meet the English proficiency requirements may take one of the following tests/courses: • Tests: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 for a paper based test, a score of at least 170 for a computer-based test or minimum 60 for an internet-based test International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Academic test with a minimum score of 5.0. Advanced Placement International English Language examination (APIEL)with a minimum score of 3 • University of Cambridge examinations: First Certificate in English Certificate in Advanced English Certificate of Proficiency in English In addition, applicants will have proof of sufficient English proficiency if they have: Completed one year at university in an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA), provided that the language of instruction was English. Completed university education where the subject English comprised the main component of the course of study. In exceptional cases applicants may provide proof of English proficiency in other ways. Information webpage where you also find 1) and 2) below: http://www.nokut.no/en/Facts-and-statistics/Surveysand-databases/GSU-list 1) Download the GSU-list here: http://www.nokut.no/Documents/NOKUT/Artikkelbibliotek/Utenlandsk_utdanning/GSUlista/GSU_listen_norsk_ 11062013.pdf and 4 Appendix I 2) Proof of English proficiency here: http://www.nokut.no/Documents/NOKUT/Artikkelbibliotek/Utenlandsk_utdanning/GSUlista/Language_require ments_GSU.pdf 5