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 (writing, speaking, listening and reading), 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 Annemarie Nuwenhoud, a.nuwenhoud@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 takes you from beginner to CEFR level B2, giving you a solid foundation after two and fluency after six modules. You can take as many modules as you like.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 6 modules
Calendar-Plus Duration per module 8 weeks
calendar-check Class days and duration Monday and Thursday 18.00 - 20.30
User-Clock Self-study 5-7 hours per week
Rocket Start course modules September, November, February, May
Dutch for work and study SPRINT Nederlands voor werk en studie SPRINT
Is your first language German, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian or Afrikaans? This short evening course is a fast track of ‘Dutch for work and study’: CEFR level A1 and A2 in a single module.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 1 module
Calendar-Plus Duration per module 8 weeks
calendar-check Class days and duration Monday and Thursday 18.00 - 20.30
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 Dutch (B2/B2+), this evening course will help you further improve your professional and academic language skills, expand your vocabulary and enhance your presenting skills.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 2 modules
Calendar-Plus Duration per module 16 weeks
calendar-check Class days and duration Wednesday (module 1 and 2) 18.00 - 20.30
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
Learn the basics of Dutch in this Saturday daytime course to help you with everyday life in the Netherlands.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 2 modules
Calendar-Plus Duration per module 8 weeks
calendar-check Class days and duration Saturday 09.30 - 12.30
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
This intensive daytime course enables you to reach Dutch B2 level within one year and prepares you for the NT2 State Exam II.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 5 modules
Calendar-Plus Duration per module 9 weeks
calendar-check Class days and duration Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Between 09.00 - 15.00
User-Clock Self-study 12-15 hours per week
Rocket Start course modules August, November, February, May
Taalschakeltraject Amsterdam
Are you new to the Netherlands? In the Netherlands, civic integration, known as ‘inburgering’, refers to the process by which non-EU citizens who intend to live in the Netherlands for an extended period are required to learn Dutch and understand the Dutch society and labor market. VU-NT2 is licensed to offer these courses.
The education track Taalschakeltraject Amsterdam (VU/HvA) will prepare you for a study programme at secondary or higher vocational education (mbo, hbo) or university. Please contact the municipality where you live or check the website Inburgeren.nl for more information.
Courses for VU students
Basic Dutch on Campus for students
Neder lands voor het dagelijks studentenleven
Are you a VU student looking to feel more at home on campus? This evening course helps you learn the language, meet other students, and discover Dutch culture in a fun, hands-on way.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 1 module
Calendar-Plus Duration per module 18 classes
calendar-check Class days and duration Tuesday/Wednesday 18.00 - 20.30
User-Clock Self-study 2-3 hours per week
Rocket Start course modules September, February
Academic Dutch Advanced Academisch Nederlands Plus
This customized course is for VU students who have passed the State Exam NT2 II. It helps you improve your academic writing in Dutch through diagnostics, online modules, meetings, and personal feedback.
chalkboard-teacher Total course 1 module
Calendar-Plus Duration per module Diagnostic test plus 3 lessons during 3 weeks
calendar-check Class days and duration Thursdays 18.00 - 20.30
Rocket Start course modules October/November, February/March
Course programme
Course programme
Prices per module
*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: € 150.
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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