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Learn Dutch & make the most of your time studying in Amsterdam

Read all the practical information about the course Basic Dutch on campus.

Course Level (CEFR): Beginner (0 > A1)

Course duration: 9 September 2025 - 22 January 2026. Note: no class on 21 October 2025, 6 January and 13 January 2026.

Number of classes: 15 language classes, 3 culture classes and a final test. The final test is not mandatory.
Please note: If you participate in the final test, there will be an extra class on Tuesday 20 January 2026 (6 - 8.30 PM): repetition lesson and practice tests. 

Time table 

  • Language classes: Tuesday 6 - 8.30 PM 
  • Culture classes: Wednesday 6 - 8.30 PM 
  • Final test: Thursday 22 January 2026, 6 - 8.30 PM (+ extra class on Tuesday 20 January)

Self-study: about 2-3 hours per week (preparatory assignments)

Price*: €150, excluding course book or license (from € 39.95)
The VU co-pays for this course: the normal price for students € 395. This only applies to international VU students. You will need proof of registration to qualify for the discount.

ECTS credits: 6
These 6 credits indicate the course load and they are extracurricular credits. To receive study credits for this course, you must meet the following passing requirements:

  1. Practical assignments
    - You must complete at least six writing and speaking assignments at a satisfactory level.
  2. Attendance
    - You must attend at least 80% of all classes.
    - If you are absent, inform your teacher.
    - Arriving more than 15 minutes late counts as an absence.
  3. Homework
    - All homework (online and written) must be completed on time.
  4. Final assessment: language-immersion activity (taaldorp)
    - Instead of a formal exam, you will demonstrate your A1-level Dutch skills in an interactive language-immersion activity.

If you fulfil these conditions, you will receive a certificate of participation showing the 6 credits. The faculty of the programme in which you are studying will decide whether these credits are awarded. To do so, take your certificate of participation to your faculty's educationial office. 

Enrollment: Application form
Registration for the course (period 1) is possible from 2 June 2025. 

Terms and conditions: read the general terms and conditions of our courses.

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