Dutch

Next course period is September
Nederlands - Language & Training Centre

Calling all international students at EUR (including EMC, EUC, and ISS)!

Unlock your language potential with our unbeatable offer:

  • Dutch A1 for 50,- euro (including e-book)
  • Dutch A2.1 for 40,- euro
  • Dutch A2.2 for 35,- euro 

You can use the special offer once for each level. So whether you're starting fresh with A1 or already aced it, dive into the next level with an unbeatable discount. Don't miss out! 

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To learn a new language is to discover a new world

Do you need to learn Dutch for your future career? Are you going to study or do an internship in the Netherlands? Or would you simply like to make yourself understood during your next trip? The Language & Training Centre (LTC) will help you get there! Please take a look at our full range of Dutch for participants with an academic background (hbo/university).

Language courses start in September, January and April. 

You cannot pay for our courses with a DUO.

Please note: would you like to start a non-beginners course? You have to take an intake first!

If you plan to register for a non-beginners language course, you will first need to do an intake to determine your level. This short, oral intake is designed to determine your course advice. This test costs €5,- and the result can only be used to register for a Dutch course. If you need a level statement, you need to do a language assessment.

Registration is closed. The next intake will be offered in August/September 2024.

A language assessment Dutch is an extensive test that covers all language skills: reading, listening, writing and speaking and will determine your language proficiency. When all results have been processed, you will be given a statement with your current level of both your oral and written skills.

Registration is closed. Stay updated on new dates.

During this course you will learn the basics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. A Dutch A1 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in August/September 2024.

Once a year, the LTC offers a double level (batch) course Dutch for absolute beginners. During this course you will learn the basics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on speaking and listening skills in an everyday context. A great advantage is that you can automatically flow from beginners 1 to beginners 2 without having to take an exam in between the two levels. Two course levels will have been covered by the end of this course. 

  • With final examination and certificate

This course is not offered this period. The next start date is January 2025.

During this course you will learn the basics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. German natives are quick learners of the Dutch language, so with this special course two levels are covered. Dutch A1-A2.2 consists of 15 weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered two course levels by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch A1. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. A Dutch A2.1 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch A2.1. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. A Dutch A2.2 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch A2.2. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. A Dutch B1.1 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 3 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch B1.1. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. A Dutch B1.2 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 3 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch B1.2 During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. A Dutch B2.1 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 3 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch B2.1 During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. A Dutch B2.2 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 3 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch B2.2. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context.  A Dutch C1.1 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 3 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

This course is a continuation of the course Dutch C1.1. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context.  A Dutch C1.2 course consists of ten weekly sessions of 3 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course on a predetermined date. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

Registration is closed. The next course will be offered in September 2024.

During this Speaking Skills course you will mainly focus on participating in discussions on topics of interest, interesting texts and books. Each lesson provides new expressions and proverbs to be learned as well as more discussion practice. A Dutch Speaking Skills course consists of ten weekly sessions of 2 hours each. There will be no final exam, but throughout the course the teacher will provide you with extensive feedback on your speaking skills.

This course is not offered this period (April - June). Stay updated on new dates.

There are several options available for language courses Dutch, including final exam and certificate, for EUR staff. The following levels are currently offered:

  • Dutch A1 (for beginners) 

Registration is closed. Stay updated on new dates.

Would you like to improve your Dutch language skills but don’t you have time to do this during the academic year? Don’t hesitate: register for our summer course Dutch! During this more intensive course, you can complete one target level in two instead of 10 weeks. The summer course consists of ten daily sessions of 2,5 hours each. The final exam takes place after the course. You will have covered one course level by the end of this course.

  • With final examination and certificate

Registration is closed. Stay updated on new dates.

Are you an ambitious bachelor or master student of Erasmus University Rotterdam? Do you already have some experience with writing an essay? And do you want to improve your writing skills in Dutch? Use this training session in preparation for writing your thesis or paper. Use this online lecture as a refresher course or in preparation for writing your thesis or paper. You will learn to improve your texts according to the rules and conventions and practice different situations.

Are you an ambitious bachelor or master student of Erasmus University Rotterdam? Do you already have some experience with writing an essay? And do you want to improve your writing skills in Dutch? Use this online course as a refresher course or in preparation for writing your thesis or paper. You will learn to improve your texts according to the rules and conventions and practice different situations.

  • Please contact us for the possibilities.

The Language & Training Centre also offers tailor-made courses on request for faculties, departments, students or businesses. Tailor-made can be divided into:

  • Individual

    It is possible to schedule individual classes under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
    During the intake we will discuss your aims and preferences and assess your current level.

  • Group

    We can organise courses  on demand for small or large groups starting from 3 participants on up. Based on your aims, preferences, and fellow participants, a special course will be arranged.

For more information about tailor-made assessments and courses, please contact us via ltc@eur.nl.
To give you more detailed information, we ask you to clearly mention your language of preference and your aims and preferences.

We are currently not available for tailormade courses. 

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