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Orientation staff @ PXL Hogeschool
Flanders

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Starting third level education is often the start of an exciting study journey. University College PXL aims to train stu-
dents, with a diploma as the icing on the cake. When everything runs smoothly, students graduate after 3 academic
years. However, this does not often happen. Less than 1 out of 3 students completes their BA degree within the
standard 3 years and the average length of Bachelor (BA) studies in Flanders has risen to 3.5 years. During the first
academic year, one third of the students drop out; only half of the first year students eventually gain their diploma.

PXL has developed an orientation programme for new students to promote progression by monitoring them during
their first PXL year. Following the first exam period, results of all the new students are consulted and compared
with several other data, such as preliminary education and their entry test results, which feeds into the tailored
advice that students are invited to discuss individually. This approach allows for each new student to receive advice
already during the academic year and not just at its conclusion. Recent Developments in Guidance - Belgium | Chapter 2 | Service Development

AIM(S)

With the orientation programme PXL aims for: Other entry tests
• good orientation and reorientation to promote
progression; Assessing your own competences is not that simple
• the right student on the right course; and a number of entry tests can be of assistance. Some
• timely and tailored guidance advice. courses organise entry tests for French, English, math-
ematics and chemistry. These tests also aim to identify
shortcomings and overcome these.
TARGET GROUP(S)
2. Study & motivation test
All new students at PXL.
A student’s study method can influence his/her chanc-
es of success. The Learning Style and Motivation Test
METHODOLOGY (LeMO-test) is carried out in the third week of the
academic year. Students receive an individual feedback
1. Intake phase report, including their learning strengths and learning
points, indicating what they should focus on to devel-
Intake interview op a better study method. Students who are uncertain
about their study method or who experience difficulties
Students can request an intake interview at the start of with steering their learning process will need additional
the academic year. During this non-obligatory activ- support.
ity, variables that can influence study success can be
discussed and tailored advice is immediately given on
available guidance forms that will increase the chances
of success.

Entry test Dutch

In the first 2 weeks, all new students take an entry test
in Dutch, which will inform them of their Dutch lan-
guage competencies. Research has clearly shown that a
good command of the language and study success go
hand in hand, so it is important that shortcomings are
identified and overcome

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