| VU-NT2 classes will be partially online. The day courses will be on the VU campus as much as possible. The evening courses are online, with the exception of the beginner courses (Basic Dutch on campus, Dutch for Work and Study 1.1 and Dutch for Work and Study Sprint) these courses are on campus. |
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 2022/2023
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: 15 August and 22 August 2022
Intake test period 2: 3 October and 10 October 2022
Intake test period 3: 9 January and 16 January 2023
Intake test period 4: 20 March and 27 March 2023
*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 |
| 29 Aug - 28 Oct 2022 | 14 Nov 2021 - 27 Jan 2023 | 13Feb - 19 April 2023 | 8 May - 13 July 2023 |
| 29 Aug, 31 Aug and 2 Sep 2022 | 14-16-18 Nov 2022 | 13-15-17 Feb 2023 | 8-10-12 May 2023 |
Dutch courses for daily life, work and study
Saturday Course Dutch towards A2 - Everyday Dutch
| Period 1 | Period 2 | Period 3 | Period 4 |
| 10 Sep - 29 Oct 2022 | 19 Nov 2022 - 28 Jan 2023 | 25 Feb - 22 April 2023 | 13 May - 8 July 2023 |
Evening Course Dutch towards B2 - Dutch for work and study
| 5 Sep - 27 Oct 2022 | 21 Nov 2022 - 26 Jan 2023 | 20 Feb - 17 April 2023 | 8 May - 6 July 2023 |
Evening Course Dutch towards A2 (SPRINT) - Dutch for work and study
| 5 Sep - 27 Oct 2022 | 21 Nov 2022 - 26 Jan 2023 | 20 Feb - 17 April 2023 | 8 May - 6 July 2023 |
Evening Course Professional Dutch 1
| 6 Sep 2022 - 24 Jan 2023 | not available | 22 Feb - 5 July 2023 | not available |
Evening Course Professional Dutch 2
| 6 Sep 2022 - 24 Jan 2023 | not available | 22 Feb - 5 July 2023 | 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 |
| 5 Sep - 27 Oct 2022 | 21 Nov 2022 - 26 Jan 2023 | 20 Feb - 17 April 2023 | 8 May - 6 July 2023 |
| 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 | 24 December 2022 - 6 January 2023 |
| Good Friday | 7 April 2023 |
| Easter | 10 April 2023 |
| Kingsday | 27 April 2023 |
| Liberation Day | 5 May 2023 |
| Ascension Day | 18 - 19 May 2023 |
| Pentecost | 29 May 2023 |