There is also an emphasis on attitude and taking positions. A wide variety of confrontations with the relevant outside world is provided. The academy is active in international collaboration in Europe and beyond. About 3,600 students are trained to become a teacher in primary education or secondary education. Besides, several special programmes are offered.
HOST is designed for incoming exchange students.
It emphasises a comparison between the Dutch educational system and situation and those of other countries. The programme starts in the second semester of each academic year. Courses in English, French and German are regularly offered for incoming exchange students at several levels. The English department runs a Double Degree programme in English and International Education in cooperation with Bath College of Higher Education. For incoming exchange students, it is also possible to attend courses in Turkish.