At VU-NT2 you take a Dutch course that suits your own ambitions and abilities, during the day or in the evening. Two to four times a year our various group courses start at the lively VU campus at the Zuidas (business district).
Each course consists of one or more modules, from beginner to advanced level. After application, you will be assigned to the group that best suits you based on your language level. VU-NT2 also offers in-company and customized Dutch courses.
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Course programme
Course programme 2025-2026
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Dutch for civic integration
Are you obliged to integrate? Read more information about learning Dutch for integration here.
Dutch for NT2 State Exam programme II - daytime course intensive
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 25 Aug - 24 Oct 2025 10 Nov 2025 - 23 Jan 2026 9 Feb - 15 April 2026 4 May - 10 July 2026 -
Dutch courses for daily life, work and study
Saturday Course Dutch towards A2 - Everyday Dutch
Period 1 Period 2 Period 3 Period 4 6 Sep - 25 Oct 2025 15 Nov 2025 - 24 Jan 2026 14 Feb - 11 April 2026 23 May - 11 July 2026
Evening Course Dutch towards B2 - Dutch for work and study1 Sep - 23 Oct 2025 17 Nov 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 16 Feb - 13 April 2026 11 May - 9 July 2026
Evening Course Dutch towards A2 (SPRINT) - Dutch for work and study1 Sep - 23 Oct 2025 17 Nov 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 16 Feb - 13 April 2026 11 May - 9 July 2026
Evening Course Professional Dutch 1 & 23 Sep 2025 - 21 Jan 2026 not available 18 Feb - 17 June 2026 not available -
Extra courses for students and employees VU Amsterdam
Basic Dutch on Campus (only available for VU-students)
Period 1 & 2 Period 3 & 4 9 Sep 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 Feb - May 2026 (exact dates TBA) Period 1 & 2 Period 3 & 4 October/November February/March
Basic Dutch @ VU (only available for VU-employees) - upon request
Understanding Dutch in participation councils - upon request -
Intake test for daytime*, evening and Saturday courses
An intake test to determine the level of written skills. During an interview we determine the level of speaking and listening skills. See Application for more information about the intake test.
Intake test period 1: 24 June and 15 July 2024
Intake test period 2: 7 and 14 October 2024
Intake test period 3: 7 January 2025
Intake test period 4: 24 March 2025*For daytime courses: only during the consultation hours.
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Holidays (lesson free days)
- Christmas Holidays: 20 December 2025 - 4 January 2026
- Good Friday: 3 and 4 April 2026
- Easter: 5 and 6 April 2026
- Kingsday: 27 April 2026
- Liberation Day: 5 May 2026
- Ascension Day: 14, 15 and 16 May 2026
- Pentecost: 25 May 2026
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