Course levels (CEFR)
Each level starts four times a year.
- Module 1: Beginner (0 > A1)
- Module 2: Elementary (A1 > A2)
Course dates 2025-2026
- Period 1: 6 September - 25 October 2026
- Period 2: 15 November 2025 - 24 January 2026
- Period 3: 14 February – 11 April 2026
- Period 4: 23 May - 11 July 2026
Holidays (lesson free days)
- Christmas Holidays: 20 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
- Good Friday: 3 and 4 April 2026
- Easter: 5 and 6 April 2026
- Kingsday: 27 April 2026
- Liberation Day: 5 May 2026
- Ascension Day: 14, 15 and 16 May 2026
- Pentecost: 25 May 2026
Course length: 8 weeks per level
Time table: Saturday morning (9.30 - 12.30 hrs)
Assignments: approximately 8-10 hours per week
Price per module*:
excluding course book or license (from € 39.95)
- Standard/PhD: € 480
- VU students: € 150
The VU co-pays for these modules, making the price only € 150. This only applies to international VU students. You will need proof of registration to qualify for the discount.
*Prices from 2025-2026 onwards are subject to price changes
EC points (extracurricular, only when faculty approves and only for students): 2 points per level (80% attendance is required as well as passing the final tests). These credits indicate the workload of the course and can only count as extracurricular credits.
Application: The course starting in May 2025 is full. Registration is no longer possible.
Terms and conditions: read the general terms and conditions of our courses.
More information about this course
Introduction
Working method
Achievement