A former student is taking Hogeschool Inholland to court after being dismissed from her studies due to insufficient academic progress, according to reporting from De Telegraaf on Friday.
The student, from Heiloo, began her program in 2022, and experienced consistently low grades, which she attributes to personal difficulties. Inholland granted extensions in the first two years of her studies in recognition of these challenges. However, when her performance remained unsatisfactory in the third year, the institution moved to terminate her enrollment.
As a final opportunity, the student was assigned an individual assignment, which she failed, receiving a score of 1. Following this, she received a binding study advice (BSA) recommending she discontinue her studies.
A spokesperson for Hogeschool Inholland emphasized the school’s duty of care, including consideration of students’ financial situations. The student has appealed to the Raad van State, seeking to compel the school to allow her to continue her education, and has reportedly begun work on a new project in the interim.
The legal challenge centers on balancing the enforcement of academic regulations with consideration of individual circumstances. The case highlights the challenging decisions institutions face when weighing student hardship against academic standards.
