A: You must have completed high school and
you must be at least 17 years of age.
A: The DimerSchool academic year usually runs
from September through June with breaks for holidays. DimerSchool follows the
semester system (two terms).
A: Undergraduate programs follow high school
and lead to a professional diploma for two years, bachelor degree for three
years and Master’s degree for two years.
A: Yes, and in fact this program is designed
to help those who had not passed the Burundi National Exam at high school.
A: Student must finish the Bachelor’s program
before starting the Master’s program.
A: With acceptance by the respective schools,
selected students can work in the work study arrangement scheme, as Assistants
to the Deans up to …. Hours per week for the duration of their time as
students.
A: Essentially there is no difference.
A: Internship is a time when a student goes
to work in a professional environment of his/her choice outside the class
setting but as part of the school’s requirement necessary before graduation
because it is part of the program.
A: Yes, although you may lose some credits
and require extra time to complete your degree depending on the requirements of
the university where you are transferring..
A: Please check on the sign board to read all
the letters from the Minister of Education and Scientific Research giving
approving and authorizing the DimerSchool programs
A: DimerSchool has an authorization
letter and the Charter letter as well as regular follow up interactions by the
National Commission for Higher Education that also endorses its degrees once a
year after a rigorous scrutiny of students’ enrollment and academic papers..
A: DimerSchool require an English language proficiency
test before admission to ensure you can read, write, and speak fluently.
A: You can enroll at the DimerSchool
Leadership Language Institute program for English language study for starting
your degree program.
A: You do not select a concentration until
the end of you second year of school.
A: A credit is a value assigned to each
course which reflects the number of hours the class will meet with the lecturer
each week.
A: Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numeric
indicator for a student's academic performance, calculated on a scale of 4.0.
A: Letter grades indicate a student's
academic performance. Each letter grade has a numeric value which is used to
calculate a GPA, on a scale of 4.0.
A: Grades are determined by quizzes,
midterms, final exams, papers, projects, class attendance, and class
participation.
A: A public university is funded by the
government and generally larger and less expensive than a private university.
A: Contact the Dean of Students to ask if
your university of preference has exchange agreements with DimerSchool.
A: After you have been accepted to enroll, attend
all orientation meetings scheduled at DimerSchool. Inquire about the Student
Council officials and join them for more support and orientation about the
campus life.