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Professional Dutch
Read all practical information about the evening courses Professional Dutch 1 and 2.

Course levels (CEFR)

  • Professional Dutch 1 (module 1): Advanced (B2 -> B2+/C1)
  • Professional Dutch 2 (module 2): Advanced (B2+/C1 -> C1)

Course dates
The course is offered twice a year: 

  1. Fall/Winter: 9 Sep 2026 - 20 Jan 2027
  2. Spring/summer: 24 Feb - 30 June 2027

Course length
16 weeks, 1 class per week of 2,5 hours

Time table
Professional Dutch 1: Wednesday 18:00 - 20:30 hrs
Professional Dutch 2: Wednesday 18:00 - 20:30 hrs

Assignments
Maximum 5 hours per week

Intake exam (free of charge)
Yes, please see Admissions

Price per module

  • Standard/PhD: € 920
  • VU students: € 460
    You will need proof of registration to qualify for the discount.

EC points (only for students)
3 points

Sign up and make an appointment for intake
You can register directly via the online registration form (only in Dutch). Then make an appointment for an intake by phone. You can reach us by phone from Monday to Friday between 13.00 and 15.00 on 020 598 6398. Or send an email to vu-nt2@vu.nl.
Please note: Registration is possible until no later than 2 weeks before the start of the course, or until the course is full.

The course will be organized when there is sufficient interest (minimum of 12 students).

Terms and conditions
Read the general terms and conditions of our courses.

More information about this course
Introduction
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Admissions

Course programme 2026/2027

Course programme and year calender Dutch courses

Course finder VU-NT2

Contact

For information about the application process

visit the webpage Application

For inquiries about the language courses and application process you can

send an e-mail to vu-nt2@vu.nl

or call +31 (0)20 5986398 (Mon-Fri from 13.00 to 15.00 hours)

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