Dutch

Basic knowledge of the Dutch language for international students. Listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production, and writing. This is the first course of the semester course Dutch for foreigners. Only after completing part 2, you will have reached the official A1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Although it is strongly recommended to join part 1 and part 2 of the course, it is possible to do just part 1 and receive 3 credits when finishing part 1 of the course.

Certificate

After having passed part 2 of this course, you will receive a certificate stating your level in Dutch according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Type of course

Practical/skill training, lecture

Assessment type(s)

Oral exam, written exam​

Basic knowledge of the Dutch language for international students. Listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production, and writing. This is the second course of the semester course Dutch for foreigners. After completing part 2, you will have reached the official A1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Certificate

After having passed this course, you will receive a certificate stating your level in Dutch according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Type of course

Practical/skill training, lecture

Assessment type(s)

Oral exam, written exam

The main objective of the course is to learn to communicate in Dutch. All skills are developed: speaking, listening, reading and writing. To this end, attention is given to such matters as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In class you will practise the Dutch language in everyday situations. Only after completing part 4, you will have reached the official B1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You will receive a certificate when completing part 4 of the course successfully.

Prerequisites

You should have A2 level as a starting point for this course and you work towards achieving B1 intermediate level.

Type of course

Lecture, seminar

Assessment type(s)

Oral exam, written exam

The main objective of the course is to learn to communicate in Dutch. All skills are developed: speaking, listening, reading and writing. To this end, attention is given to such matters as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In class you will practise the Dutch language in everyday situations.

Prerequisites

You should have B1 intermediate level as a starting point for this course.

Certificate

Only after completing part 4, you will have reached the official B1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). You will receive a certificate when completing this part of the course successfully.

Type of course

Lecture, seminar

Assessment type(s)

Oral exam, written exam

Basic knowledge of the Dutch language for German students. Listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production, writing. In class you will practise the Dutch language in everyday situations. This is the first course of the semester course Dutch for German students. Although it is strongly recommended to join part 1 and part 2 of the course, it is possible to do just part 1 and receive 3 credits when finishing part 1 of the course.

Level

Only after completing part 2, you will have reached the official A1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. After having passed part 2 of this course, you will receive a certificate stating your level in Dutch according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Language

Dutch/German

Type of course 

Lecture/seminar

Assessment type

Oral exam 
Written exam

Basic knowledge of the Dutch language for German students. Listening, reading, spoken interaction, spoken production, writing. In class you will practise the Dutch language in everyday situations. This is the second course of the semester course Dutch for German students.

Certificate

After completing part 2, you will have reached the official A1 level as defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and you will receive a certificate.

Language

Dutch/German

Type of course 

Lecture/seminar

Assessment type

Oral exam 
Written exam

During this intensive course you specialise in the Dutch language and culture of the Dutch language area (The Netherlands, Belgium, Suriname).

The Intensive Dutch Language Proficiency course consists of:

1. Language proficiency skills: spread over 3 semesters, starting in the spring semester (February) of the academic year.
2. Language skills training: "Taalvaardigheid" (reading, listening, writing and speaking) will be the largest part of the course, with an emphasis on speaking skills and listening skills. Dutch culture, history and cultural sensitivity ('How to deal with the Dutch") will be constantly interwoven during the language proficiency class and are important focus points throughout the whole course.
3. During each period we will try to organise a social event with native Dutch speakers to practice language skills in an informal way (for example: a joint dinner/lunch with pancakes, a field trip by bike, a guest speaker etc). The aim is to meet native speakers and to enjoy typical Dutch activities.

Level

The aim of the course is to quickly reach a high level through a very intensive language course from scratch (after one semester level A2 and after two semesters level B1 and after three semesters B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference).

Type of course

In the first semester lectures take place once a week. In the second and third semester lectures take place two times a week and have the character of a practical course.

Start

The intensive course is a three semester based course and will be offered in 6 periods (of 10 weeks). The starting points of this learning line are:

• Semester 1: February (from beginners level to A2)
• Semester 2: September (from level A2 to B1)
• Semester 3: February (from level B1 tot B2)

​​​​​​The programme offers flexibility in learning routes:

• It is possible to follow this programme as a continuous learning line in three semesters.
• It is possible to start and finish a semester, to pause for a semester and join in later again.
• It is possible for students to follow one semester or two semesters only.

State exam

Optional at the end of three semesters: taking the 2 State Exams Dutch as a Second Language Official NTII, programme I and programme II. These are the national proficiency exams for non-native adult speakers, who want to study or work in The Netherlands. The Diploma State Exams NTII is officially recognised by the government. Note that there are extra costs for these exams. This learning line Intensive Dutch Language Proficiency is a good way to prepare for these exams. (website: www.staatsexamensnt2.nl)