Our courses also introduce you to the culture and traditions of Dutch society and give you the opportunity to expand your network by meeting people with different nationalities, backgrounds and from different walks of life.
Dutch on every level
During the academic year there are several opportunities to join one of the group courses. Each course consists of one or more modules, from beginner to advanced levels.
Evening courses
| Dutch for work and study | beginner to advanced (6 modules) | 8 weeks per module 5 hours class per week 5-7 hours self-study per week |
| Dutch for work and study SPRINT* | beginner/elementary (1 module) | 8 weeks per module 5 hours class per week 6-8 hours self-study per week |
| Professional Dutch | advanced (2 modules) | 6 weeks per module 2,5 hours class per week 5 hours self-study per week |
*Only available to people whose first language is German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian or Afrikaans.
Day courses
| Everyday Dutch | beginner to elementary (2 modules) | 8 weeks per module 3 hours class per week 7-10 hours self-study per week |
| Dutch for NT2 State Exam II | beginner to advanced (5 modules) | 9 weeks per module 18-24 hours class per week 12-15 hours self-study per week |
After application, you will be allocated to the best level and group for you, according to your current level of proficiency.
High quality
The academic standards at VU-NT2 ensure that you will be enrolled in a high-quality course, specifically developed for participants who have completed an appropriate level of secondary education (comparable with Dutch havo or higher). We use multimedia rooms and a digital language lab.
What can you expect?
Your focus will be on improving your spoken Dutch under the expert guidance of highly skilled and experienced teachers. You will also receive feedback on written homework assignments to help you improve your spelling, grammar, use of register and sentence structure. The pace is reasonably fast. If you want to take full advantage of the course, it is essential that you also study at home.