Roosevelt Junior Academy

Roosevelt Junior Academy (RJA) introduces VWO students to the practical aspects of university education in general and to Roosevelt Academy in particular. RJA is for motivated students who start the program in VWO 5 or VWO 6.

Roosevelt Junior Academy Days

The Roosevelt Junior Academy consists of two Junior Academy Days. During this Day three master classes on one specific theme will be taught, each by faculty members from the three main academic departments at Roosevelt Academy: Science, Social Science, and Arts & Humanities. Each master class will take one hour.

As our aim is to give RJA students an idea of what Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) is all about, you will need to follow all three master classes during the Junior Academy Day. Unlike most other academic programs, Liberal Arts and Sciences students look at various aspects of one specific theme rather than at just one.

During the master classes you will learn more of Roosevelt Academy’s participatory style of education. This involves going through general academic principles and discussing examples. Your contributions will make classes very interactive, and you will get a chance to use English all the time. Roosevelt Academy students will be there to assist you during the master classes.

On successful completion of two Junior Academy Days you will receive an RA Certificate, giving you an important advantage when applying to Roosevelt Academy or to other selective universities.

Applications for the second round of Junior Academy in Spring 2012 are now open! The masterclasses will be taking place on March 7th and April 18th. Please send an e-mail to if you wish to apply.

Theme and Schedule

In the year 2011-2012, another Roosevelt Junior Academy will be held, on Wednesday October 12 and Wednesday February 15 (2012). The exact titles of the masterclasses have yet to be announced.

The schedule will be as follows:

• 10.30 - 11.00 Arrival and coffee/tea at RA
• 11.00 - 11.30 Introduction to RA and RJA
• 11.30 - 12.30 Social Science master class
  
• 12.30 - 13.30 Lunch with RA students in student dorms
  
• 13.30 - 14.30 Science master class
  
• 14.30 - 14.45 Short break
  
• 14.45 - 15.45 Arts & Humanities master class
• 15.45 - 16.30 End of program (drinks available)

Practical Information

Participating in the RJA program is free, but not without obligations. Once you have registered for the Junior Academy Day, we do expect you to be there. Should you, however, need to cancel your participation, you are kindly requested to contact us at least one day before. The minimum number of participants is 15. Please note that if more than 25 sign up, you may be put on a waiting list.

You can register by sending an e-mail to with your name, home address, school, class and phone number.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Maan Leo by phone on 0118-655502 or by e-mail to .