Summer course
Every August the NT2 department organises an (intensive) summer course, which is designed purely for people who have no prior knowledge of Dutch. During the courses you work together with other participants to rapidly improve your Dutch language skills. Part of the courses involves self-study, to be carried out at home, in your own time; the other part involves classes taught at VU. These classes focus on those aspects that require the presence of a teacher and fellow course attendees, like the training of oral skills. The courses last for two weeks, and involve ten course days. Each course day contains five hours of teaching. In addition to these classes, you need to study some course topics independently. You are, for instance, required to learn vocabulary and train your listening skills by means of a computer programme (either at home or in our computer room). The courses also offer you the opportunity to get to know Amsterdam, for instance by enjoying a guided city walk, a bicycle trip or a visit to a museum, together with your fellow course attendees.
Exchange students who participated sufficiently in class and passed their final test may gain 3.5 ECTS (study credits).
Time schedule:
Classes will be given from Monday August, 22. till Friday September, 2., daily from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. Wednesday August, 24. class will be given from 2 till 5.30 p.m.; Friday September, 2. from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. (including a final exam and an excursion).
This summer course does not clash with the VU introductory programme!
Prepare yourself with this summer course for the integration exam.
Below are the main details concerning the summer course. Please also read our general terms and conditions before submitting your application.
• Entrance requirements
Requirements for this course are a General Certificate of Secondary Education and the ability to speak English, German or French.
• Fees
Please consult our brochure for more information about the course fees. These fees also cover the costs of the excursions, but do not include books or CD-ROMs, which need to be purchased separately.
• Application
To apply for the summer course you can use the application form for extensive courses. Alternatively you may visit us during the visiting hours of the NT2 department, held every Monday between 3 and 5 p.m. in VU main building (room 8A-40). No appointment is required.
• For more information
Please consult our brochure 2011-2012.
Department of Dutch as a Second Language at VU University Amsterdam. For fast and effective Dutch courses and improvement of the quality of language education.
