During the academic year there are several opportunities to start in a group course on Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s lively campus, right next door to the Zuidas business district. You can take a course to suit your own ambitions, either in the evening or during the day. Each course consists of one or more modules, from beginner to advanced levels. After application, you will be allocated to the best group for you according to your current level of proficiency. VU-NT2 also offers in-company and customized Dutch courses.
View the course brochure or the course programme.
Year calender
Intake test for daytime*, evening and Saturday courses
An intake test to determine the level of written skills. During an interview we determine the level of speaking and listening skills. See Application for more information about the intake test.
Intake test period 1: 14 August and 21 August 2023
Intake test period 2: 9 October and 16 October 2023
Intake test period 3: 8 January and 15 January 2024
Intake test period 4: 25 March and 2 April 2024
*For daytime courses: only August intakes, other periods only during the consultation hours.
Dutch for civic integration
Dutch for NT2 State Exam programme II - daytime course intensive
| Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 |
| 28 Aug - 27 Oct 2023 | 13 Nov 2023 - 26 Jan 2024 | 12 Feb - 17 April 2024 | 6 May - 11 July 2024 |
| Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 | Period 5 |
| 28 Aug, 30 Aug and 1 Sep 2023 | 13, 15 and 17 Nov 2023 | 12, 14 and 16 Feb 2024 | 6, 8 and 13 May 2024 | 15, 17 and 19 July 2024 |
Dutch courses for daily life, work and study
Saturday Course Dutch towards A2 - Everyday Dutch
| Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 |
| 9 Sep - 28 Oct 2023 | 18 Nov 2023 - 27 Jan 2024 | 24 Feb - 20 April 2024 | 18 May - 6 July 2024 |
Evening Course Dutch towards B2 - Dutch for work and study
| 4 Sep - 26 Oct 2023 | 20 Nov 2023 - 25 Jan 2024 | 19 Feb - 20 April 2024 | 13 May - 8 July 2024 |
Evening Course Dutch towards A2 (SPRINT) - Dutch for work and study
| 4 Sep - 26 Oct 2023 | 20 Nov 2023 - 25 Jan 2024 | 19 Feb - 20 April 2024 | 13 May - 8 July 2024 |
Evening Course Professional Dutch 1 & 2
| 6 Sep 2023 - 24 Jan 2024 | not available | 21 Feb - 26 June 2024 | not available |
Extra courses for students and employees VU Amsterdam
Basic Dutch on Campus (only available for VU-students)
| Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 |
| 4 Sep - 26 Oct 2023 | 20 Nov 2023 - 25 Jan 2024 | 19 Feb - 15 April 2024 | 13 May - 8 July 2024 |
| Period 1 & 2 | Period 3 & 4 |
| October/November | February/March |
Basic Dutch @ VU (only available for VU-employees) - upon request
Understanding Dutch in participation councils - upon request
Holidays
| Christmas Holidays | 23 December 2023 - 7 January 2024 |
| Good Friday | 29 March 2024 |
| Easter | 1 April 2024 |
| Kingsday | 27 April 2024 |
| Liberation Day | 5 May 2024 |
| Ascension Day | 9 - 10 May 2024 |
| Pentecost | 20 May 2024 |