VU-NT2 brochure 2017-2018

VU-NT2 ACADEMY

LEARNING DUTCH NEDERLANDS LEREN

COURSE PROGRAMME 2017-2018

DUTCH AT EVERY LEVEL Welcome to VU-NT2: the place to learn the Dutch language. You can take a course to suit your own ambitions and ability, either in the evening or during the day. Students are grouped according to proficiency and work together to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as their vocabulary and grammar. You will also be introduced to the culture and traditions of Dutch society.

VU-NT2 is known for its many contact hours. In class, you will focus on improving your spoken Dutch and you will receive explanation and instruction. You will receive feedback from teachers on your homework to help you improve your spelling, grammar, correct use of register and sentence structure.

The academic background of VU-NT2 ensures you will be enrolled in a high quality course, specifically developed for those who have already completed their secondary education (at Dutch havo level or higher). You will learn the language skills you need in order to enjoy living here and achieve success in your studies or work.

DUTCH FOR Work, study and social contact

Daily life

Daytime course Monday - Friday

Evening course Monday and Thursday

Daytime course Saturday

5 modules from A0 up to B2+

6 modules from A0 up to C1

3 modules from A0 up to B1

3 or 4 lessons weekly

1 or 2 lessons weekly

1 lesson weekly

12 – 15 hours self-study weekly

5-7 hours self-study weekly

10 hours online self-study weekly

NT2 State Exam Programme II Civic Integration

DAYTIME

EVENING

Dutch for the NT2 State Exam II

Dutch for work and study Sprint

An intensive course on 5 levels that offers a solid foundation.

You will learn Dutch quickly and at a high level. After level 4 or 5, participants will be ready to take programme II of the NT2 State Exam. This means you will be able to understand difficult texts, write your own texts on a variety of topics, speak Dutch well and fluently, express your opinion and participate in discussions.

If you are a native speaker of German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic or Afrikaans, you will be able to learn the basics of Dutch more quickly. This course is identical to the above course, but the pace is twice as fast (level 1.1 and 1.2 in one course period).

Dutch for the NT2 State Exam II level 5: Get Ready!

NEW!

The level 5 course gives you the tools you need to successfully complete programme II of the NT2 State Exam. This course is also the perfect way to further improve and perfect your Dutch if you are not planning to take the State Exam. The course includes State Exam training, conversation classes and excursions.

DAYTIME

State Exam II training During one week, you will practice with mock exams for every skill, to ensure you will have a good idea of what is expected of you. Please note: the NT2 Get Ready! course (level 5) includes training for the State Exam.

EVENING

Professional Dutch An extensive course for people who already have a good command of the Dutch language (CEFR level B2/B2+) and would like to improve their language skills for work or studies.

SATURDAY

Everyday Dutch In this comprehensive course you will be required to do a lot of online self-study, supported by a group lesson on Saturday.

The level 1.1 course teaches you how to use everyday expressions and basic sentences; level 1.2 teaches you frequently used sentences and expressions. The language level you need for everyday life in the Netherlands!

You can continue with levels 2.1 and 2.2 in the evening course to further improve your language skills.

SUMMER

EVENING

Dutch for work and study This semi-intensive course will take you to the ‘beginner’ level at the very least, but you also have the option of continuing to a higher level. After 2 course periods, you will have a good command of the basics. After 6 periods you will be able to understand difficult texts, speak Dutch well and fluently, express your opinion and participate in discussions.

Discover (the) Dutch In this summer language course, you will also learn about Dutch culture and society and explore some of the highlights of the country’s history.

See www.studyabroadinamsterdam.com under Amsterdam Summer School.

COURSE PLAN CEFR* level

Daytime courses (intensive)

Evening courses

Saturday courses

Summer course language and culture

Dutch for NT2 State Exam II

Training course for NT2 State Exam II

Dutch for work and study

Dutch for work and study SPRINT**

Everyday Dutch

Discover (the) Dutch

Nederlands voor Staatsexamen NT2 II

Staatsexamen training NT2 II

Nederlands voor werk en studie

Nederlands voor werk en studie SPRINT**

Alledaags Nederlands

Ontdek Nederland(s)

level 1.1

level 1.1

level 1.1

level 1.1

Beginner

0 > A1

Elementary

A1 > A2

Intermediate

A2 > A2+

Intermediate

A2+ > B1

Upper Intermediate

B1 > B1+

level 3

level 3

Upper intermediate

B1 + > B2

level 4

level 4

Advanced

B2 > B2+ / B2+ > C1

level 5 Get Ready!

level 4+

Professional Dutch

9

1

8 Prof. Dutch: 16

8

8

***

Monday to Friday 4 days/week 3 days/week

Monday Wednesday Friday

Monday and Thursday Prof. Dutch: Wednesday

Monday and Thursday

Saturday

Monday to Friday

3 or 4 hours between 9.00 and 15.00

9.30 – 12.30 or 15.00 – 18.00

18.00 – 20.30

18.00 – 20.30

9.30 – 12.30

see schedule on website ***

126 90

9

40

40

24

85% language 15% culture

Self study (hours per week)

12-15

4-5

5-7

5-7

7-10

Max. number of students

18

20

20

20

20

20

ECTS per level (for students)

10

0

3

3

3

3

Standard

€ 1.250 incl. course material

€ 195

€ 645

€ 645

€ 395

***

VU(MC) employees

€ 950 incl. course material

€ 145

€ 485

€ 485

€ 295

VU(MC) (prospective) students

€ 650 incl. course material

€ 95

€ 325

€ 325

€ 195

level 1

level 1.2 level 2

level 1.2

level 2.1 level 2.2

COURSE DURATION No. of weeks Course days

level 1, 2 level 3, 4, 5

Course times

Total course hours

level 1, 2 level 3, 4, 5

PRICES PER LEVEL

* CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference ** For native speakers of German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic or Afrikaans. *** See www.studyabroadinamsterdam.com (Courses Semester in Amsterdam and Courses Amsterdam Summer School) for more information.

YEAR CALENDAR 2017-2018 1st Period

2nd Period

3rd Period

4th Period

Dutch for State Exam II

31 August 3 November 2017

17 November 2017 2 February 2018

16 February - 20 April 2018

9 May - 13 July 2018

Training NT2 State Exam II

4-6-8 September 2017

20-22-24 November 2017

19-21-23 February 2018

14-16-18 May 2018 16-18-20 July 2018

Dutch for work and study

11 September 2 November 2017

27 November 2017 1 February 2018

22 February - 19 April 2018

14 May - 9 July 2018

Dutch for work and study SPRINT

11 September 2 November 2017

Professional Dutch

13 September 2017 31 January 2018

29 November 2017 18 April 2018

28 February - 4 July 2018

16 September 4 November 2017

25 November 2017 3 February 2018

24 February - 21 April 2018

19 May - 7 July 2018

Daytime courses

10 July 2017 21 August 2017

16 October 2017

15 January 2018

3 April 2018

Evening courses

21 August 2017 28 August 2017

23 October 2017

22 January 2018

9 April 2018

Daytime courses

Evening courses

Saturday course Everyday Dutch Entry test

General information

Information for students

• You can join at any level after taking an entry test to establish your level. There are courses available for beginners up to advanced (CEFR level A1 up to C1, see www.erk.nl).

• From September 2017 to May 2018 there will be a number of start dates for each course (see year calendar).

• There will be a test at the end of every course.

If you pass this test, you will be awarded a certificate which will allow you to progress to the next level.

• Courses will commence when the required number of participants has been reached.

• Please visit nt2.vu.nl for up-to-date information on the full course and training programme.

• (Prospective) students of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and VU University Medical Center Amsterdam receive a discount on course tuition fees and are granted preferential placement in the courses.

• If your attendance rate is satisfactory and you have passed the final exam, ECTS credits can be awarded for taking the course. This varies per degree programme (consult your study adviser or the examination board).

• The language courses for VU Amsterdam students and VU Amsterdam employees are part of the VU Academic Language Programme: fgw.vu.nl/alp.

• For more information on admission to VU Amsterdam, please contact studentdesk@vu.nl.

• VU Amsterdam also offers a preparatory year for non-Dutch students. For more information, please visit http://vasvu.vu.nl.

APPLYING AND ENROLLING Do you have the required level of education?

Everyone who has completed a secondary school education (at Dutch havo level or higher) is welcome to enrol in the courses. You must be able to understand and speak English at elementary level (A2) and possess computer skills.

STEP 1: APPLYING FOR A DAYTIME OR EVENING COURSE

STEP 2: TAKING AN ENTRY TEST

Do you already speak a little bit of Dutch? In that case, you will be asked to take an entry test so that we can determine your level and the appropriate course for you.

STEP 3: YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE THE COURSE AND

PAY THE TUITION FEE

Daytime Course • Complete the application form on nt2.vu.nl.

• Then visit the VU-NT2 consultation hour*. Here we will discuss which course level is the right one for you and whether you will have to take an entry test (more below).

You do not need to make an appointment.

To enrol you will have to provide proof of identity and other relevant documents, such as (a photocopy of) your school diplomas, certificates of any other Dutch language courses you have taken, a VU Amsterdam student card or staff pass and, if possible, bring the Nuffic diploma recognition. If your municipality offers the NOA test, please bring your results.

If you have been offered a DUO loan, please bring the acceptance letter.

After enrolling (and possibly taking an entry test) you will receive an e-mail inviting you to take part in the course. This e-mail will specify your level, when your course will start, how to pay the tuition fee, and which books you need to buy. The cost of teaching materials is included in the tuition fee for the daytime courses, but not for the evening and Saturday courses.

STEP 4: YOUR PLACEMENT IS FINALIZED

Evening Course

As soon as we receive the tuition fee payment, your placement in the course will be finalized (unless the current group is already full, in which case you will be placed on a waiting list).

Once you have bought or obtained the course material, you are all set to begin! See nt2.vu.nl for terms and conditions and the privacy regulations.

• Complete the application form on nt2.vu.nl.

• You have the option of attending the VU-NT2 consultation hour* for more information. You do not need to make an appointment.

*see reverse of this brochure for more information

NEDERLANDS LEREN Bij VU-NT2 ben je van harte welkom om overdag of ’s avonds de Nederlandse taal te leren, in een cursus die past bij je ambitie en taalniveau. Samen met een groep cursisten van je eigen niveau werk je aan de taalvaardigheden spreken, luisteren, lezen en schrijven; aan woordenschat en aan grammatica. Je maakt ook kennis met de Nederlandse cultuur, maatschappij en tradities. Je leert de taal die je nodig hebt om hier prettig te wonen en succesvol te zijn in studie of werk.

Kijk op nt2.vu.nl voor het cursusaanbod.

AANMELDEN EN INSCHRIJVEN Heb je de juiste vooropleiding?

Iedereen die een middelbare schoolopleiding (vergelijkbaar met havo/vwo in Nederland) heeft afgerond, is welkom.

Als je nog geen Nederlands spreekt, is het noodzakelijk om Engels te kunnen verstaan en spreken op A2-niveau.

Computervaardigheden zijn onmisbaar.

STAP 1: JE MELDT JE AAN VOOR EEN DAGCURSUS

OF EEN AVONDCURSUS

Dagcursus • Vul het aanmeldformulier in op nt2.vu.nl.

• Kom vervolgens naar het VU-NT2 spreekuur (zie achterzijde). We bespreken welk niveau geschikt is en of je een intaketoets moet doen. Je hoeft geen afspraak te maken.

Voor inschrijving neem je een legitimatiebewijs mee en overige relevante documenten, zoals (een kopie van) je schooldiploma’s met eventueel een Nuffic diploma-erkenning, een certificaat van je laatste cursus Nederlands, een VU studentenkaart of medewerkerspas. Als de gemeente waar je woont de NOA-test aanbiedt, neem dan de resultaten mee.

Als je een DUO-lening krijgt voor je taalcursus, neem dan de bevestigingsbrief mee.

Avondcursus Algemene informatie • Je kunt op elk niveau instappen, meestal na een intaketoets.

• Er zijn cursussen voor beginners tot en met vergevorderden (ERK-niveau A1 tot C1, zie www.erk.nl).

• Tussen september 2017 en mei 2018 zijn er meerdere startmomenten. Zie de jaarkalender.

• Als je slaagt voor de eindtoets van een cursus ontvang je een certificaat. Je kunt dan verder met het volgende niveau.

• De cursussen starten als er voldoende deelnemers zijn.

Zie voor actuele cursusinformatie en inschrijven nt2.vu.nl.

• Vul het inschrijfformulier in op nt2.vu.nl.

• Voor meer informatie kun je eventueel het VU-NT2 spreek­uur bezoeken (zie achterzijde). Je hoeft geen afspraak te maken.

STAP 2: JE DOET EEN INTAKETOETS

Spreek je al een beetje Nederlands? Dan doe je een intaketoets. Wij kunnen daarmee je niveau bepalen en de cursus die voor jou geschikt is.

STAP 3: JE ONTVANGT EEN UITNODIGING EN BETAALT

HET CURSUSGELD

Informatie voor studenten • VU en VUmc (aspirant)studenten krijgen korting op de cursusprijs en worden met voorrang geplaatst.

• Bij voldoende presentie en slagen voor de eindtoets kunnen studenten studiepunten behalen (ECTS).

Dit verschilt per studierichting.

• Voor toelating tot de VU: neem contact op met studentenbalie@vu.nl.

• VU biedt ook een voorbereidend jaar voor anderstalige studenten, met Nederlandse les en andere vakken.

Informatie: http://vasvu.vu.nl.

• De cursussen voor VU-studenten en medewerkers zijn onderdeel van het VU Academic Language Programme: fgw.vu.nl/alp.

Na inschrijving (en eventueel een intaketoets) ontvang je een uitnodiging per e-mail. Daarin staat op welk niveau je bent ingedeeld, wanneer je start en hoe je kunt betalen. Bij de dagcursussen is de cursusprijs inclusief lesmateriaal, bij de avondcursussen en zaterdagcursus niet.

STAP 4: JE BENT DEFINITIEF GEPLAATST!

Als wij je cursusgeld ontvangen hebben, ben je definitief geplaatst (tenzij de groep vol zit, dan kom je op de wachtlijst).

Koop het lesmateriaal of haal het op bij de VU en dan kun je van start! Zie nt2.vu.nl voor de algemene voorwaarden en het privacyreglement.

Contact information VU-NT2, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam T (020) 598 63 98 (outside the Netherlands +31 20 598 63 98) F (020) 598 65 00 (outside the Netherlands +31 20 598 65 00) E vu-nt2@vu.nl I nt2.vu.nl

VU-NT2 Consultation hours Every Monday and Thursday from 15.00 to 16.30. Register at the VU-NT2 desk on the ground floor first (Service Center in the hall).

You do not need to make an appointment.

VU-NT2 is part of the NUT (Nederlandstalige Universitaire Talencentra), partner of Expatcenter Amsterdam and is licensed by Keurmerk Inburgering van Blik op Werk (quality label for integration). Â VU-NT2 spreekuur Elke week op maandag en donderdag 15.00-16.30 uur. Meld je eerst aan bij de balie van VU-NT2 op de begane grond (Service Center in de hal). Je hoeft vooraf geen afspraak te maken.

VU-NT2 maakt deel uit van de NUT (Nederlandstalige Universitaire Talencentra), is partner van IN Amsterdam en beschikt over het Keurmerk Inburgering van Blik op Werk.