Entree requirements and costs

Admission Requirements

  • Completed MAVO diploma
  • MBO diploma level 2 or higher
  • Promotion certificate from HAVO 3 to HAVO 4
  • Note: Limited number of students
  • Portfolio required
  • Successful participation enrollment program

Design Academy Aruba can only accommodate a certain number of students and will conduct their own selection processes to decide which students to admit. This selection processes consider your drawings kills, your ability of creative thinking, your level in Dutch and English and also other relevant competences like teamwork, motor-skills and the motivation to learn and grow in the creative field.

Enrollment program

You can apply for the enrollment program until 14 september. Participating in the selection procedure for a limited enrollment program is free of charge. The enrollment program wil take place on 7 or 14 september.

During this enrollment program you have to present your portfolio and work on an exercise which will stimulate your creativity and ability to create. With the outcome of the whole enrollment program we can determine if you match the educational program.

Apply here for the enrollment program

Tuition fees and other costs – School year 2024-2025

Class Schedule:Theory evenings: Monday and Wednesday
Practical sessions during the day: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Duration:4 years
Registration Fee:AWG 50,- (one-time) 
Tuition Fee:AWG 150,-  (per year)
Learning Materials & Licenses:AWG 1000,- * (per year)
* Depending on the exchange rate

Do you have any personal questions about this program, or would you prefer a one-on-one conversation? Please contact Loucette Reppenhagen at: info@designstudioaruba.com or +297 6306867.