Profession

The Entrepreneur Small Business carries out the work within his own company, or is responsible for a business unit within a larger organization. The entrepreneur can work in different branches and sectors. The entrepreneur works very independently and is driven to make the company a success. He always thinks a few steps ahead. He dares to take risks and takes responsibility for his own decisions. The entrepreneur is willing to fall and get back up again.

The entrepreneur is also socially skilled. He can get along well with other people and put himself in the other person's shoes. The entrepreneur thinks commercially and innovatively, sees opportunities for the company and dares to take them.

Widely applicable within business and further education
In this program students will work on the students employability skills: (1) cognitive and problem-solving skills – using critical thinking, pproaching non-routine problems, applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology; (2) interpersonal skills – communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation; (3) intrapersonal skills – self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.
Students will also build transferable knowledge and skills for progression to university: (1) the ability to learn independently, (2) the ability to research actively and methodically and (3) the ability to give presentations and be active group members.

What makes this program so special?
– Fast track BTEC3 extended diploma;
– Pre University: Best preparation for a bachelor’s degree programme.
– Average groups of 15 students;
– Positive and ambitious fellow students;
– Good balance theory and practice: morning: lectures – afternoon: practicum;
– Assignments under supervision during the practical (so no homework);
– Lecturers who also work professionally in business practice;
– Ability to do an internship abroad;
– The programme is both taught and assessed in English: the best preparation for higher education and international business.
– Also open for International students.

This BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (EQF4 full-time) is a 1-year Fast-track program. The program is developed for students who want to be trained as an assistant entrepreneur within a small business enterprise or who want to move on to a Bachelor Business and Management program. This is a foundation / pre university programme.

BTEC3 Extended Diploma Enterprise and Entrepreneur units

• Research and Plan a Marketing Campaign
• Principles of Management
• Business Decision Making
• Business Finance
• Cost and Management Accounting
• Exploring Business / Enterprise and Entrepreneurs / Launch and Run an Enterprise / Survival and Growth
• Intrapreneurship and Innovation in an Enterprise
• Developing an Enterprise Strategy
• Branding
• Sales Techniques and Processes
• Investigating Customer Services
• Managing an Event
• International Business
• Human Resource Management
• Market Research
• Business Internship / Work Experience.

This program is open for students (1) from The Netherlands, (2) from Europa (EU / EEA and Switzerland) en (3) from outside Europe that meet the extra criteria, see below. Check the admission options, complete the admission checklist.

Start in August, October, January or April.

Pre education requirements

• at least 4 years of secondary level 2 / 3 education in the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning (2EQF / 3EQF).

Other pre-education can be discussed.

Required level of English

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level A2 (with good grades, so preferably B1) / PTE 51 / IELTS 4.5 (overall band score) preferable Reading and Writing is 5.5 or equivalent, or
• Students that have studied in English for two years.

It is possible to do an English level intake test.

Extra criteria for students from outside Europe

• age of 18 years (on 1 October of the academic year) or older up and until 23.
• falls within the maximum of students from outside the European Union (Kronenburgh will check the possibilities and inform the student).
• the English leveltest must allways be an IELTS-test with an ‘overall band score’ of 4.5 (exemption only with a complete pre-education in English).
• a residence permit granted by de IND (Immigration and Naturalisation Service) for 12 months.
• a registration of the place of residence within the municipality.

Requirements IND:

- The Netherlands is the most appropriate country to follow the programme,
- The study makes a positive contribution to the development of the country of origin,
- Sufficient means of support (i.e. tuition + living allowance) (€756.45, until 1-1-2022, annual indexation),
- Valid passport,
- TB test, depending on nationality,

It is also possible to register for another one-year bilingual program of Kronenburgh. Than the '2 out of 3 requirement' applies:

1. Nationality Indonesia, Suriname or South Africa,
2. Family ties with lawful status in the Netherlands resident persons,
3. Masters the Dutch language.

In the situation that a student who registers does not meet the admission requirements, Kronenburgh will inform the student and enable the student to provide additional documentation to meet requirements.

In order to be able to compare the education systems in the different European countries, the European Qualification Framework EQF was developed. The International Business program is rated as follows (see Nuffic):

The BTEC International level 3 Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneur: EQF4.

This means that BTEC 3 is the international equivalent from the Dutch MBO 4.

Assessment

We end each day of lectures with an end-of-day test on the theory of that day. In this way we encourage you to really absorb a piece of theory every day of your lecture. You and the lecturer will also receive daily feedback on whether the theory has landed well or whether repetition or additional explanation is needed. At the end of the unit there is a theory exam.

You will receive an ‘assignment’ per unit. You show that you can apply the theory within a practical case. You will also look for extra relevant theory/literature and you will include a bibliography in your elaboration. You draw your own conclusions and advice, with a critical eye, based on literature. The assignment also includes a presentation part. A portfolio of assignments is built up. The portfolio is assessed to determine whether you have obtained sufficient credits to be eligible for a certificate.

After completing the BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, you can start working or continue your studies. The BTEC3 Extended diploma is accepted by international universities and higher education institutions.

The best continuation offered by the Kronenburgh International Business School is (only access for European students (EER):

– 1-year Associate program: Higher National Certificate HNC in International Business and Management (one year programme) or

– 3 /3.5-year Bachelor program:

• (1) BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business (HNC)
• (2) BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (HND)

• • International Business and Management
  • Business and Operations Management
  • Business and Marketing Management
  • Business and Legal Management
  • Business and Human Resource Management
  • Business Accounting and Finance Management
• (3) TOP-up programma: Bachelor in Business and Management BA(Hons)

Induction: Monday August 31, 2026 we make a start with the introduction program. We inform you about our education system. Next we go to the beach for some teambuilding activities like beach volleyball and wave surfing.

Start colleges: Tuesday September 1, 2026.

Delayed entry: possible during the first lecture period (what has been missed must be made up).

Interim inflow: is possible in 2025-2026 when a new period starts: November 10 2025 or January 26 2026.

Times: Monday until Friday from 9.00 until 16.20 hours.

College day: In the morning you participate the working colleges. In the afternoon you participate the practicum. During the practicum you will do all the ‘homework’ supported by the lecturer.

College year: involves 3 periods of 8 college weeks (and 1 exam week), followed by a business internship of around 11 weeks.

A study trip planned before the business internship.

Click here for the Lecture schedule.

The best investment
Kronenburgh is a private school and offers internationally recognized programs. You invest in good education and this will benefit you throughout your future career.

Good to know

• Prices Pearson are subject to exchange rates.
• Pearson may change prices.
• Studystore literature is based on previous academic year prices. New bibliographies will not be available until the summer holidays.

It is also good to know that our training programs are shorter than in regular education. This way you build up less student debt. You also do not pay tuition fees to the government.

Other costs

• You bring your own laptop. We work with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint (full software versions, so no free or limited versions).
• You have a representative business suit (Tenue de Ville on Thursdays, during company visits and on request of a lecturer).
• Additional lecture material/literature may be charged.
• In the event of a study delay, € 100 will be charged to continue enrolment at Pearson (possibly also at the Top-up university).
• If sufficient study results are not obtained, there are costs for attending lectures, taking exams and assessments (depending on what is necessary).

Student grants (financial support)
You will be registered with Pearson (and Kronenburgh). Pearson is an international educator based in the United Kingdom. This means that you can apply for student finance as a student who is studying abroad (even if you follow the lectures at Kronenburgh in the Netherlands).
Look at Duo 'studying abroad' and read about the conditions and find out whether you are eligible for a student grant. Apply for student grants in time. Go to: duo.nl. If this does not work for you, use this form. Duo assesses each application individually.

At BTEC3, as with MBO, student financial support is only possible for students aged 18 to 30 (parents receive child benefit up to the age of 18). The public transport card is available for younger students.