Duration of programme
The programme includes an individual intake interview, 6 training sessions of one day and 3 individual coaching sessions of 1 hour each with the trainer and an assessment interview. Between each plenary session candidates get together with a peer group (a subgroup consisting of 3 to 4 participants) to work on assignments. There will be four peer group sessions of 2 to 2.5 hours each. Candidates jointly determine the dates for these peer group meetings.
The STQ track covers a period of 12 months.
Dates and time of meetings Spring 2026:
Please, find the timetable for the Spring 2026 edition here: 2026 VU-UvA Spring track.
Dates and time of meetings Autumn 2026:
Please, find the timetable for the Autumn 2026 edition here: 2026 VU-UvA Autumn track.
Assessments on 16 and 18 February 2027
The STQ assessments will take place on 16 and 18 February 2027 (Spring 2026 groups). Candidates from previous editions: if you wish to do the assessment, please send an e-mail to c.weitering@vu.nl by 1 November 2026 at the latest. Indicate which half-days you are available (as many as possible). You will then receive the assessment schedule in January 2027.
Assessments on 18 and 20 May 2027
The STQ assessments will take place on 18 and 20 May 2027 (Autumn 2026 groups). Candidates from previous editions: if you wish to do the assessment, please send an e-mail to c.weitering@vu.nl by 1 March 2027 at the latest. Indicate which half-days you are available (as many as possible). You will then receive the assessment schedule in April 2027.
Study load
Approximately 160 hours, including contact time
Instructors
Allard Gerritsen, Kerstin Haemmerling, Klaas de Zwaan, Tim Lampe, Marieke Parijs, Yolanda Koevoets, Jaro Pichel, Roger Pruppers, Judith Bekebrede, Rene Glastra van Loon, Tonny Mulder, Jasper Ter Schegget, Mariëtte Willemsen, Mariska Min, Stephanie Welten, Roger Pruppers en Karen van Oyen. In addition, guest speakers specialized in a particular area will be invited.
Location
VU Centre for Teaching & Learning
De Boelelaan 1111, 1081 HV Amsterdam.
Costs (2026/2027)
- VU employees
Most of the programme cost is covered through internal quality funds. However, VU candidates must obtain approval from their supervisor or manager to enrol in the course. An administration fee of €90 per candidate will be charged, to be paid by the faculty. - External candidates
Cost for employees of other Dutch universities is € 7.250 (no tax).
Registration
The application of candidates for the VU Amsterdam STQ track takes place on the recommendation of the portfolio holder for teaching or the director of education of the relevant faculty. The approval of this portfolio holder or director is a prerequisite for participation in the STQ track. Selection is partly based on the information provided in the questionnaire. If there are more applications than available places, a limited enrolment lottery is held by faculty size. Following a positive decision by the STQ admissions committee, the candidate’s admission to the STQ track is finalized, provided that there are sufficient places.
