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The Conservatory offers prospective students the means of preparing themselves for entry to the Conservatory through the Young Talent Division (up to 16 years old) and the Preparatory course (16-18 years old). Students in the Young Talent Division and the Preparatory course take lessons with conservatory teachers. In addition to preparing themselves specifically in respect of the principal subject and acquiring the necessary basic music theory knowledge, students have ample opportunity to obtain performance experience through special concerts organized for these young students.

Admissions
All candidates must pass an entrance examination to be accepted to the Preparatory Divisions. The preparatory course does not constitute a degree programme at the higher professional education level (hbo-opleiding), but rather a course. Students enrolled on the preparatory course are therefore not eligible for financial assistance.