VU NT2 Academy - Learning Dutch - Course programme 2022 - 2023

VU-NT2 Academy

Learning Dutch Nederlands leren

Course programme 2022-2023

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VU-NT2 NEDERLANDS ALS TWEEDE TAAL

Learning Dutch in Amsterdam In the Dutch courses at VU Amsterdam or online, you will learn the language skills you need in order to enjoy living in the Netherlands and to achieve success in your studies or work.

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.

Evening courses

for work, study and daily life Dutch for work and study Nederlands voor werk en studie This evening course will take you to beginner’s level at the very least, but you will also have the option of continuing to a higher level, all the way up to B2. After two course modules, you will have a good command of the basics. On completion of six modules, you will be able to understand difficult texts, speak Dutch fluently and correctly.

chalkboard-teacher Total course • 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).

• During the year there are several oppor­tunities to join one of the group courses, from absolute beginner to advanced levels*. You will be allocated to the best group for you, according to your current level of proficiency.

• 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 or spoken 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.

VU-NT2 also organizes in company and customised Dutch language courses for highly educated international employees and expats.

For more information visit our website (check NT2 Academy tailor-made) or send an e-mail to adviser Rachel Zuilhof, r.m.zuilhof@vu.nl. *

CEFR levels: Common European Framework of reference for language levels.

calendar-check Course days 6 modules Monday and Thursday

Calendar-Plus Duration per module User-Clock Self-study 8 weeks 5-7 hours per week

Calendar-Alt Duration per week Rocket Start course modules 2 lessons of 2,5 hours September, November,

February, May WATCH Course times 18.00 - 20.30

Modules

Start level

End level

Total course hours

1. Beginner

0

A1

40

2. Elementary

A1

A2

40

3. Intermediate

A2

A2+

40

4. Intermediate

A2+

B1

40

5. Upper Intermediate

B1

B1+

40

6. Upper intermediate

B1+

B2

40

Dutch for work and study SPRINT Nederlands voor werk en studie SPRINT Is your first language German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian or Afrikaans? Then this evening course suits you, because you will be able to learn the basics of Dutch more quickly. This short evening course is a fast track of ‘Dutch for work and study’. The pace is twice as fast: level A1 and A2 in a single module.

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calendar-check Course days 1 module Monday and Thursday

Calendar-Plus Duration per module User-Clock Self-study 8 weeks 6-8 hours per week

Calendar-Alt Duration per week Rocket Start course modules 2 lessons of 2,5 hours September, November,

February, May WATCH Course times 18.00 - 20.30

Modules

Start level

End level

Total course hours

1. Beginner

0

A2

40

Daytime courses for civic integra­tion,

work, study and daily life Professional Dutch

Everyday Dutch for work, study and daily life

Professioneel Nederlands

Alledaags Nederlands

If you already have a good command of the Dutch language (B2/B2+), this evening course will help you to improve your language skills on a professional and academic level. You will also enlarge your vocabulary and your presenting skills.

Would you like to learn Dutch to help you with your day-to-day activities? In this daytime course on Saturday you will learn to understand and use the basics of the Dutch language: all the handy words and turns of phrase you need to live your everyday life in the Netherlands.

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2 modules

Calendar-Plus Duration per module 16 weeks

Calendar-Alt Duration per week 1 lesson of 2,5 hours

WATCH Course times 18.00 - 20.30

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Course days Wednesday (module 1 and 2)

User-Clock Self-study 5 hours per week

Rocket Start course modules September, February

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2 modules

Calendar-Plus Duration per module 8 weeks

Calendar-Alt Duration per week 1 lesson of 3 hours

WATCH Course times 09.30 - 12.30

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Course days Saturday

User-Clock Self-study 7-10 hours per week

Rocket Start course modules September, November, February, May

Modules

Start level

End level

Total course hours

Modules

Start level

End level

Total course hours

1. Advanced

B2

B2+/C1

40

1. Beginners

0

A1

24

2. Advanced

B2+/C1

C1

40

2. Elementary

A1

A2

24

Courses

for VU students Basic Dutch on Campus for students

Dutch for NT2 State Exam II, for civic integration and study - Nederlands voor

Alledaags Nederlands voor studenten

Staatsexamen NT2 programma II On this intensive daytime course it is feasible to learn Dutch up to B2 level in one calendar year. You will be able to understand difficult texts, write your own texts, speak Dutch fluently and correctly, express your opinion and participate in discussions. After four or five modules you will be ready to take the NT2 State Exam II.

Are you a VU student? Would you like to learn enough Dutch alongside your studies to help you feel more at home on campus? With this evening course you will learn e.g. to introduce yourself, do some shopping, order a meal and chat with local students and teachers. The VU offers international students this specific course at a greatly reduced rate!

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5 modules

Calendar-Plus Duration per module 9 weeks

Calendar-Alt Duration per week 3 or 4 lessons per week of 3 hours plus 2 hours self-study at VU multimedia room

WATCH Course times Between 09.00 - 15.00

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Course days Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Monday, Wednesday, Friday

User-Clock Self-study 12-15 hours per week

Rocket Start course modules September, November, February, May

Modules

Start level

End level

Lessons Total per course week hours

1. Beginner/Elementary

0

A2

4

108

2. Intermediate

A2

B1

4

108

3. Upper Intermediate

B1

B1+

3

81

4. Upper intermediate

B1+

B2-

3

81

5. Advanced

B2-

B2+

3

81

Training course NT2 State Exam II Staatsexamentraining NT2 programma II This intensive three-day training gives you the opportunity to exercise by taking practice exams for every language skill. It’s the ideal way to get a good idea of what is expected of you in the actual State Exam II.

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Total course 1 module

Calendar-Plus Duration per module 1 week

Calendar-Alt Duration per week 3 lessons of 2,5 hours

WATCH Course times 14.30 - 17.00

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Course days Monday, Wednesday, Friday

User-Clock Self-study 4-5 hours per week

Rocket Start course modules August, November, February, May, July

2 modules

Calendar-Plus Duration per module 8 weeks

Calendar-Alt Duration per week 2 lessons of 2,5 hours

WATCH Course times 18.00 - 20.30

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Course days Monday and Thursday

User-Clock Self-study 6-8 hours per week

Rocket Start course modules September, November, February, May

Modules

Start level

End level

Total course hours

1. Beginner

0

A1

40

2. Elementary

A1

A2

40

Academic Dutch Advanced Academisch Nederlands Plus

Have you passed the State Exam NT2 II, but do you encounter some problems writing assignments or papers during your studies? In this customised course you will learn what an academic text in Dutch should look like.

The course includes a diagnostic test, meetings, tailormade online modules and personal feedback.

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1 module

Calendar-Plus Duration per module Diagnostic test plus 3 lessons during 3 weeks

Calendar-Alt Duration per week 1 lesson of 2,5 hours

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Course times 18.00 - 20.30

Course days Thursdays

Rocket Start course modules October/November, February/March

Year calender Intake test (level of written skills) Daytime*, evening and Saturday courses

15 Aug 2022 22 Aug 2022

3 Oct 2022 10 Oct 2022

9 Jan 2023 16 Jan 2023

20 March 2023 27 March 2023

* During an interview we determine the level of speaking and listening skills. **For daytime courses: only August intakes, other periods only during the consultation hours.

Evening courses

1st Period

2nd Period

3rd Period

4th Period

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

Dutch for work and study SPRINT

5 Sep-27 Oct 2022

21 Nov 2022-26 Jan 2023

20 Feb-17 April 2023

8 May-6 July 2023

Professional Dutch

7 Sep 2022-25 Jan 2023

n/a

22 Feb-5 July 2023

n/a

Daytime courses

1st Period

2nd Period

3rd Period

4th Period

Everyday Dutch on Saturday

10 Sep-29 Oct 2022

19 Nov 2022-28 Jan 2023

25 Feb-22 April 2023

13 May-8 July 2023

Dutch for State Exam II

29 Aug-28 Oct 2022

14 Nov 2022-27 Jan 2023

13 Feb-19 April 2023

8 May-13 July 2023

Training NT2 State Exam II*

Aug/Sep 2022

November 2022

February 2023

May and July 2023

Courses for VU students

1st Period

2nd Period

3rd Period

4th Period

Basic Dutch on campus

5 Sep-27 Oct 2022

21 Nov 2022-26 Jan 2023

20 Feb-17 April 2023

8 May-6 July 2023

Academic Dutch Advanced* *Exact dates not known yet

October/November

February/March

Prices per module

Standard

VU students*

PhD’s*

Students of other Dutch universities*

Dutch for work and study

€ 695

€ 350

€ 350

€ 525

Dutch for work and study SPRINT

€ 695

€ 115

€ 350

€ 525

Professional Dutch

€ 760

€ 380

€ 380

€ 570

€ 420

€ 115

€ 210

€ 315

€ 1.480

€ 740

€ 740

€ 1.110

€ 195

€ 95

€ 95

€ 145

€ 115

€ 115

Evening courses

Daytime courses Everyday Dutch Dutch for NT2 State Exam II incl. course material Training course NT2 State Exam II

Courses for VU students * Basic Dutch on campus Academic Dutch Advanced

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*PhDs and students need a proof of employment/enrollment to be eligible for the price reduction.

Prices valid from June 2021 to December 2022, price modifications reserved.

VU-NT2 is a member of the NUT (Dutch and Flemish Academic Language Centers) and a partner of INAmsterdam. VU-NT2 is licensed by Keurmerk Inburgering Blik op Werk (quality label for civic integration). VU and UAF (Foundation for Refugee Students) join forces to enable refugee students to (prepare for) study in the Netherlands.

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