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FlaHosT (version academic year 2013-2014)

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

FLANDERS HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (FlaHosT)

Plantijn University College Meistraat 5 2000 Antwerpen www.plantijn.be nazl

Lessius University College Mechelen Lange Ridderstraat 44 2800 Mechelen http://mechelen.lessius.eu/

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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ................................................................................... 1 FLANDERS HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM (FlaHosT) ..................................................................... 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Who can participate? ..................................................................................................................... 4 Entry requirements ........................................................................................................................ 4 Academic recognition .................................................................................................................... 4 Curriculum of FLaHosT ................................................................................................................. 5 EILC: Dutch language course and Belgian Culture & Economy ............................................... 7 Timing and location ....................................................................................................................... 7 Accommodation in Antwerp ......................................................................................................... 8 Social facilities at Plantijn University College ............................................................................ 8 Registration and online information ............................................................................................ 9

10. Contact ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Pag. 3/ 9 Meet the challenge by studying in Belgium at our two university colleges specialized in tourism, hotel and hospitality management. Live and study a semester in two of the most dynamic cities in the middle of Europe.

ANTWERP The city of Antwerp is yours! Just think of fashion, diamonds, history, its famous port and the dynamic people who enjoy the urban way of life.

MECHELEN Enjoy studying in Mechelen, a compact city called a hidden gem by our students. Discover this well kept secret with its numerous monuments, the omnipresent history and the modern, lively and young atmosphere.

The two university colleges, Plantijn University College and Lessius University College Mechelen, offer an exclusive combination of studies to meet your challenge. We organize the studies, you fill in your way of life. By train, you can travel easily from Antwerp to Mechelen in only 20 minutes.

FlaHosT: the way to a unique experience of studies and education in two fascinating fields: Hotel Management and Tourism & Leisure Management.

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1. Who can participate?

This programme is meant for: Incoming Erasmus students, studying Hotel Management or Tourism at one of our partner universities/university colleges.

2. Entry requirements
Selection The application of incoming Erasmus students is valid on condition that they have been selected by their home institution. The home institution has to be a partner with a bilateral agreement with Plantijn University College Antwerp and/or Lessius University College Mechelen. English proficiency All FlaHosT courses are taught in English, with the exception of the foreign language courses (French, German and Spanish). As we want to guarantee the quality of our English programmes, incoming Erasmus students are required to master an adequate level of the English language at the start of the programme. It is mandatory that the students do the Language Evaluation Test via www.testpodium.com (or equivalent test programme) under supervision of their Erasmus coordinator. Students need to reach minimum level B2, in all components.. We expect all applicants to present a truthful file concerning their English skills and to take the test in advance and if necessary brush up their knowledge before arrival. In case of doubt, we reserve the right to test students again. Failure in this test can lead to the annulment of the learning agreement. In that case we do not take any responsibility for possible costs and other kinds of damage, as a consequence. The student can also be obliged to follow English course(s) during his/her Erasmus period in Belgium.

3. Academic recognition
Plantijn University College and Lessius University College award 30 ECTS credits for one semester. Credits are awarded only when the course has been completed and all required examinations have been successfully taken.

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Plantijn Grading Scale compared to the ECTS scale: Plantijn 18-19-20 15-16-17 13-14 11-12 10 7-8-9 0-1-2-3-4-5-6 ECTS grade A EXCELLENT B VERY GOOD C GOOD D SATISFACTORY E SUFFICIENT FX FAIL (with possible deliberation) F FAIL (no deliberation possibility)

4. Curriculum of FLaHosT Plantijn University College Antwerp Select 15 ECTS at Plantijn

Hospitality management project

9 ECTS

Statistics

3 ECTS

Entrepreneurship

3 ECTS

European Hospitality and Tourism

3 ECTS

German*

3 ECTS

French*

3 ECTS

English*

3 ECTS

EILC courses

more information below

* Students will have to pass an entry-test in order to determine their language level. Possible levels at Plantijn University College: German: beginner intermediate intermediate/advanced French and English: intermediate advanced

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Lessius University College Mechelen Select 15 ECTS at Lessius Mechelen

Intercultural Communication OR Ethical Managerial Problem Solving (interdisciplinary courses) Aviation

3 ECTS 4 ECTS

3 ECTS

English 1 for Tourism: Focus on UK and Ireland English 2 for Tourism: Focus on USA and Canada English 3 for Tourism

5 ECTS 4 ECTS 3 ECTS

Espanol 1 Espanol 2 Espanol 3

3 ECTS 3 ECTS 3 ECTS

Franais Touristique 1 Franais Touristique 3 Franais Touristique 5

3 ECTS 3 ECTS 3 ECTS

German 1

3 ECTS

International Tourism

3 ECTS

IT Applications Travel Technology (separate course possible) Excel (only in combination with Travel Technology)

5 ECTS 3 ECTS 2 ECTS

Traineeship in Tourism and Leisure

17 ECTS

Practicum 2: Transport OR Practicum 2: Touroperating OR Practicum 2: Business Travel

8 ECTS 8 ECTS 8 ECTS

ACEEPT: International Project *

3 ECTS

* A limited number of international students (max 5) can apply for this project week (including preparatory assignments and assessments). Participation fee will be asked (100 euro in 2013)

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5. EILC: Dutch language course and Belgian Culture & Economy

In order to get a maximum benefit from your stay in Belgium, we strongly recommend everyone to take a Dutch language course. Even though FlaHosT is a study programme in English, it is advisable to learn some survival Dutch. Erasmus students coming to Belgium also have the opportunity to get to know the Belgian culture and economy. The language course and the course Belgian Culture and Economy not only provide a linguistic and cultural preparation, it is also an excellent opportunity to socialize with other foreign students and to make new friends in a new environment and feel at home. We believe this is the first step to grow as world citizen, acquainted with different cultures. Applications for participation in an EILC Erasmus Intensive Language Course - should be submitted electronically to the international office of the students home institution. They will be responsible for forwarding the application to the EILC organizing institution in Antwerp, Belgium, directly. For more information and the application form, go to: http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/llp/erasmus/eilc/index_en.html. Please register in time. Deadline for submissions is 31 May 2013.

6. Timing and location

Plantijn University College Plantijn University College Meistraat 5 2000 Antwerp Belgium Starting date for EILC Dutch language course and the course Belgian Culture and Economy: Monday, 26 August 2013 Starting date for FlaHosT: Friday, 13 September 2013 (introduction day at campus Meistraat Antwerp) Monday, 16 September 2013 (start of the courses at campus Meistraat Antwerp)

Lessius University College Lessius University College Mechelen Lange Ridderstraat 44 2800 Mechelen Belgium Starting date for FlaHosT: 16-17 September 2013 (introduction day at Lessius - Mechelen) Monday 23 September 2013 (start of the courses at Lessius - Mechelen)

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Students need to be present on both introduction dates (13 September 2013 and 16-17 September 2013) Official end of the FlaHosT programme: Friday, 24 January 2014

7. Accommodation in Antwerp
Some students prefer to arrive in advance or during summer months to find a room of their own choice. In that case, accommodation can be booked in a student/youth hostel for the first few days. More information with addresses can be found on www.use-it.be We have good experience with the following 2 hostels: - Youth Hostel Pulcinella Bogaardeplein 1, 2000 Antwerp (this is a new square untraceable on some maps you can find it between the streets Kammenstraat, Sint-Antoniusstraat and Happaertstraat) E antwerpen@vjh.be T+32 3 238 02 73 F +32 3 248 19 32 www.jeugdherbergen.be/antwerpen.htm You can reach the hostel easily by metro 2, 3 or 5 from the railway station (central station) in the direction of Linkeroever. You have to get off at the stop Groenplaats. From there yo u can walk to the hostel. - Youth Center Hopper Scoutel Stoomstraat 7, 2018 Antwerp (in the centre, near the railway station) E scoutel@hopper.be T+32 3 226 46 06 www.hopper.be/jeugdverblijf/scoutel

The Plantijn campus Meistraat is situated at 10 minutes walking distance from the railway station (central station). By train, you can easily travel from Antwerp central station to Mechelen in 20 minutes. You can also choose to shack up with some other students in an apartment. If you prefer to rent a studio on your own, thats also possible.

8. Social facilities at Plantijn University College

SOVO Plantijn offers you a wide range of possibilities to relax and enjoy your stay at Plantijn University College. You can enjoy many sports or cultural activities at reduced cost. More information will be given on the introduction day (Friday 13 September 2013) Furthermore you can visit their website www.sovoplantijn.be or pass by after your arrival in Antwerp. You can find them at Keizerstraat 5, 2000 Antwerp.

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9. Registration and online information

The registration deadline for the FlaHosT programme is 31 May 2013. Plantijn partner institutions should send the students typewritten application form to Plantijn International Office. You can download the application form on the website www.plantijn.be/international (Practical arrangements How to apply). After receipt of the application form, additional information will be given, such as: Additional Dutch language course Accommodation Procedure for the registration at the district of Antwerp Entry requirements Activities, integration and facilities Invitation letter for visa purposes Lessius partner institutions should apply via Lessius Mechelen.

10. Contact
Academic information about the course: Milenka Segers E milenka.segers@plantijn.be T +32 3 220 55 33 Meistraat 5 B-2000 Antwerp

Administration Incoming Erasmus students: Annelies Verstraeten Plantijn international office Erasmus student Counsellor E annelies.verstraeten@plantijn.be T + 32 3 220 57 35 F + 32 3 220 55 19 Lange Nieuwstraat 101 B-2000 Antwerp You can find more information on the Plantijn website: www.plantijn.be/international