Learning Dutch in Amsterdam
In the Dutch courses at VU Amsterdam, 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.
• 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 CEFR* A0 to C1/C2 (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 all your language skills, 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.
VU-NT2 also organizes incompany and customized Dutch courses for highly educated international employees and expats. For more information visit our website (vu.nl/nt2-incompany) or send an e-mail to coordinator Rachel Zuilhof, r.m.zuilhof@vu.nl.
* CEFR levels: Common European Framework of reference for language levels.
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 CEFR level 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 6 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 calendar-check Course days Monday and Thursday
User-Clock Self-study 5-7 hours per week
Rocket Start course modules September, November, February, May
Beginner
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: CEFR level A1 and A2 in a single module.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 1 module
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
calendar-check Course days Monday and Thursday
User-Clock Self-study 6-8 hours per week
Rocket Start course modules September, November, February, May
Professional Dutch Professioneel 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.
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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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Wednesday (module 1 and 2)
User-Clock Self-study 5 hours per week Rocket Start course modules September, February
Daytime courses for civic integration, work, study and daily life
Everyday Dutch Nederlands voor het dagelijks leven
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.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 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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Saturday
User-Clock Self-study
7-10 hours per week
Rocket Start course modules
September, November, February, May
Dutch for NT2 State Exam II, for integration and study - Nederlands voor 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.
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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
calendar-check 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
Courses for VU students
Basic Dutch on Campus for students Nederlands voor het dagelijks studentenleven
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.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 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
Are you new to the Netherlands? Usually, this means that you need to integrate. Learning Dutch is part of the integration process. The education track Taalschakeltraject Amsterdam (TSA) is specially designed for young people, required to integrate under the 2021 civic integration act (‘Wet Inburgering 2021’). This track will prepare you for a study programme at secondary vocational education (mbo), higher vocational education (hbo) or university.
Please contact the municipality where you live, or check the website Inburgeren.nl for more information. It is not possible to apply for TSA directly at VU-NT2.
calendar-check Course days Monday and Thursday
User-Clock Self-study 6-8 hours per week
Rocket Start course modules September, November, February, May
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 customized course for VU students 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.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 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
WATCH Course times 18.00 - 20.30
calendar-check Course days Thursdays
Rocket Start course modules October/November, February/March
Taalschakeltraject Amsterdam
Course programme
Course programme
Prices per module
Evening courses
Dutch for work and study
Dutch for work and study SPRINT
135 € 135 Academic Dutch Advanced visit vu.nl/nt2
*PhDs and students need a proof of employment/enrollment to be eligible for the price reduction.
**VU students pay the same price for module 1 and 2 as Basic Dutch on Campus: € 135.
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.
Contact information
VU-NT2, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam
MOBILE-ALT +31 20 598 63 98 ENVELOPE vu-nt2@vu.nl DESKTOP vu.nl/nt2
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Courses for VU students * Basic Dutch on campus