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NVAO small-scale intensive education: evidence map
A one-page map for Dutch university colleges and selective programmes applying to NVAO for permission to use specific selection criteria and higher tuition fees, the route that replaced the small-scale and intensive education distinctive feature in September 2026. Each row pairs a criterion with what the panel tests and the student evaluation evidence that helps. Use it to find gaps a year before submission. Koji interviews can supply the counted themes and quotes.
What's in this reference table
| Criterion | What the panel tests | Evidence that helps |
|---|---|---|
| Concept and learning community | Do students describe intensive, participatory learning? | Themes and quotes on preparation, discussion and peer learning, counted across courses |
| Selection | Do students who were selected fit the concept? | First-year interviews on why they chose the programme and what they expected |
| Enough staff | Is close contact and guidance real? | Student accounts of tutor access and guidance, with counts of who raised gaps |
| Staff expertise | Do teachers deliver the concept well? | Course-level themes on tutorial quality and feedback, traced to specific courses |
| Facilities and community | Does the shared community exist outside class? | Interviews on residential life, shared activities and study spaces |
| Results | Does the model lead to above-average results? | Student perspective only; pair with study success, completion and alumni data |
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.koji.so/visuals/nvao-small-scale-intensive-education-evidence-map">NVAO small-scale intensive education: evidence map</a>, Koji</p>
