vu-Nt2dutch as a second language

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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 ability, 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.

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 HAVO level or higher).

tAilOr-mAde cOurses ON lOcAtiONVU-NT2 provides tailor-made courses for companies and organizations, which can also be taught on location. For more information, please visit www.nt2.vu.nl or contact us at: vu-nt2@vu.nl or at (020) 5986398.

geNerAl iNFOrmAtiONYou can join at any level, where relevant 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 2015 to May 2016 there will be a number of start dates for each course (see year calender). 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, with a maximum of 20.Please visit www.nt2.vu.nl for up-to-date information on the full course and training programme.

DAYTIME COURSES

dutch FOr the Nt2 stAte exAm (PrOgrAmme ii)iNteNsiveThis course offers a solid basis for using the Dutch language. You will learn Dutch quickly and at a high level, for example to start working or studying at university or HBO level in the Netherlands. After passing the level 4 course you will be able to take NT2 State Exam, programme II. This means you will be able to speak Dutch well and spontaneously and to understand difficult texts, write detailed texts on a wide array of topics, express your opinion and participate in discussions.

stAte exAm trAiNiNg(PArt OF the dutch FOr the Nt2 stAte exAm ii, level 4)During a week, you will practice with mock exams for every skill, to ensure you will have a good idea of what is expected of you. Participation is also possible if you are not following one of our courses.

everYdAY dutch exteNsive (sAturdAY)NON-iNteNsive Everyday Dutch is an e-learning course combined with only eight Saturday morning classes. In level 1 you learn how to use everyday expressions and basic sentences, so that you can introduce yourself, do your groceries and engage in simple conversation. In level 2 you learn frequently used sentences and expressions for going shopping, for travelling and for talking to Dutch relatives and friends.

After Everyday Dutch 1 you can also continue with an evening course level 2. After Everyday Dutch 2 you can continue with a day course level 2 or an evening course level 3.

summer cOurse Will you be in the Netherlands over the summer and do you want to take a course for beginners? Please visit our website for an up-to-date list of the courses we offer.

EVENING COURSES

dutch FOr wOrK ANd studY semi-iNteNsive Are you working or studying at a high level (HBO or university) and looking for a course which is taught in the evening and requires little self-study? With this course, at the very least you will reach the ‘beginner’ level, but you also have the option of continuing to a higher level. After 6 periods you will be able to speak Dutch well and spontaneously, understand difficult texts, write detailed texts on a wide array of topics, express your opinion and participate in discussions.

dutch FOr wOrK ANd studY QuicKIf you are a native speaker of German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic or Afrikaans, it means you will be able to learn Dutch quickly. This course is identical to the course above, but it is taught in half the time. After 3 course periods you will have reached the same level.

discOver (the) dutch This course is more than just a language course. You also learn about Dutch culture and society, and explore some of the highlights of the country’s history. You can take this course in a short version in summertime, or in a more extended way during the first or the second semester. For more information, see www.studyabroadinamsterdam.com.

cOurse PlAN

ceFr* level

daytime saturday evening summer

dutch for state exam ii

Nederlands voor Staatsexa-men II

everyday dutch

Alledaags Nederlands

dutch for work and study

Nederlands voor werk en studie

dutch for work and study Quick Nederlands voor werk en studieSnel

discover (the) dutch

Ontdek Nederland(s)

dutch for work and study

Nederlands voor werk en studie

discover (the)dutch

Ontdek Nederland(s)

beginner 0 - A1 level 1 level 1 level 1 level 1 level 1 level 1 level 1

elementary A1 - A2 level 2 level 2

intermediate A2 - A2+ level 2 level 3 level 2

A2+ - B1 level 4

upper intermediate

B1 - B1+ level 3 level 5 level 3

B1+ - B2 level 4** level 6

Advanced C1 Academic Dutch

No. of weeks 9 or 10 8 8 8 15 6 2class days 3-4 days from

Monday to Friday

Saturday Monday and Thursday

Monday and Thursday

*** Monday and Thursday

***

class times 3-4 hours between 9.00 and 14.00

9.30 – 12.30 18.00 – 20.30 18.00 – 20.30 *** 13.00 - 16.00 ***

ects per level (for students)

8,5-10 3 3 3 6 3 3

Price per level €standard € 1.195 € 400 € 645 € 645 *** € 645 ***vu employees € 895 € 300 € 485 € 485 € 485vu (prospective) students

€ 595 € 195 € 325 € 325 € 325

* CEFR: Common European Framework of Reference** The level 4 course is a 10-week programme, including 1 week of State Exam training. Price: Standard € 1.340, VU employees € 1.000, VU stu-

dents € 675. For more information: see ‘Daytime courses’.*** See www.studyabroadinamsterdam.com (courses Semester in Amsterdam and courses Amsterdam Summer School) for more information.

YeAr cAleNdAr

  1st Period 2nd Period 3rd Period 4th Period

daytime coursedutch for state exam iistate exam training

31 August – 30 Oct. 20152-4-6 November 2015

16 Nov. 2015 - 29 Jan. 20161-3-5 February 2016

15 February - 15 April 201618-20-22 April 2016

2 May - 1 July 20164-6-8 July 2016

saturday

everyday dutch 12 September - 31 Oct. 2015 21 Nov. 2015 - 30 Jan. 2016 21 February - 16 April 2016 21 May - 9 July 2016

evening courses dutch for work & study 7 September - 29 Oct. 2015 23 Nov. 2015 - 28 Jan. 2016 18 February - 14 April 2016 2 May - 30 June 2016

dutch for work & study Quick

7 September - 29 Oct. 2015 23 Nov. 2015 - 28 Jan. 2016 18 February - 14 April 2016(level 1 and level 3)

2 May - 30 June 2016(level 2)

summersummer course 4 July - 12 August 2016

Prices valid from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016. Prices can be subject to changes.

APPlYiNg ANd eNrOlliNg

do you have the required level of education?Everyone who has completed a secondary school education (at HAVO level or higher) is welcome to enrol in the courses. You must be able to understand and speak English at elementary level (A2).

steP 1: APPlYiNg FOr A dAYtime Or eveNiNg cOurse

daytime course• Complete the application form on www.nt2.vu.nl.• Visit the VU-NT2 consultation hour. You do not need to make an appointment. Here we will discuss which

course is the right one for you and whether you will have to take an entry test (more below).

evening course • Complete the application form on www.nt2.vu.nl.• Or visit the VU-NT2 consultation hour. 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, and your student card.

steP 2: tAKiNg AN eNtrY testDo 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 iNtO the cOurse ANd PAY the tuitiON FeeAfter enrolling (and possibly taking an entry test) you will receive a letter inviting you to the course. This letter will specify in which level you have been placed, when your course will start, how to pay the tuition fee, and which books you need to buy.

steP 4: YOur PlAcemeNt is FiNAliZedAs 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 the course material, you are all set to begin! Please visit www.n2.vu.nl for terms and conditions and the privacy regulations.

PrActicAl iNFOrmAtiON

vu studeNts(Prospective) students of VU University Amsterdam 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. For more information on admission to the VU, please contact the VU Admission Office, admission@vu.nl.VU also offers a preparatory year for non-Dutch students. For more information, please visit www.vasvu.vu.nl.

AbOut vu-Nt2VU-NT2 is a part of the VU. We offer language courses for highly educated people who want to learn Dutch. In our high quality courses we aim for excellent results and give personal attention to every student.

VU-NT2 is licenced by Keurmerk Inburgering van Blik op Werk (quality label for naturalization).  

cONtAct iNFOrmAtiONVU-NT2, VU University AmsterdamDe Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV AmsterdamT (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.nlI www.nt2.vu.nl

vu-Nt2 cONsultAtiON hOursEvery week on Monday and Thursday from 15.00 to 16.30 in the main building of the VU on the 12th floor at the VU-NT2 desk (12A-43). You do not need to make an appointment.