Instituut voor Nederlands Taalonderwijs en Taaladvies

2019/2020

Semi Intensive & Extensive Dutch

Language Courses
WWW.INTT.UVA.NL
The University of Amsterdam’s Institute for Dutch Language Textbooks

Education (INTT) offers semi-intensive Dutch language Absolute Beginners

Used textbook: Heijne, N.C. e.a.,
courses (six levels) and extensive Dutch language CODE+ deel 1 | 0‐A1, Basisleergang
Nederlands voor anderstaligen,
courses (beginners levels) to international UvA students and Thieme Meulenhoff, Amersfoort
staff, as well as to other highly educated foreigners. 2018. (textbook + web license)

Beginners
 Semi-intensive courses Extensive course Used textbook: Heijne, N.C. e.a.,
CODE+ deel 2 | A1‐A2, Basisleergang
Level All six levels Nederlands voor anderstaligen,
Level Absolute Beginners,
(see ‘course levels’) Beginners Thieme Meulenhoff, Amersfoort
Period 9 Sept – 18 Oct 2019 Period 11 Sept – 4 Dec 2019 2018. (textbook + web license).
4 Nov – 13 Dec 2019 (No classes on 23/10/2019) Pre Intermediate
3 Feb – 13 Mar 2020 12 Feb – 6 May 2020 Used textbook: Heijne, N.C. e.a.,
30 Mar – 19 May 2020 CODE+ deel 3 | A2‐B1, Basisleergang
(No classes on 25/03/2020) Nederlands voor anderstaligen,
Morning groups Schedule Day groups Thieme Meulenhoff, Amersfoort
Schedule
Tuesday and Friday 2018. (textbook + web license).
Wednesdays
09:30 - 12:30 9:30 – 12:30 Intermediate
(Absolute Beginners, Absolute beginners only Used textbook: Heijne, N.C. e.a.,
Beginners, Pre-Intermediate, CODE+ deel 3 | A2‐B1, Basisleergang
Evening groups
Nederlands voor anderstaligen,
Intermediate only) Wednesdays Thieme Meulenhoff, Amersfoort
Afternoon groups 18:30 – 21:30 2018. (textbook + web license).
Tuesday and Friday (Absolute) beginners Pre Advanced
15:00 – 18:00
Hours p.week 3 Used textbook: Heijne, N.C. e.a.,
(Absolute beginners, Beginners, CODE+ deel 4 | B1‐B2, Basisleergang
Homework minimum of 3 h.p.w.
Pre-intermediate, Intermediate Nederlands voor anderstaligen,
Class size 16 participants Thieme Meulenhoff, Amersfoort
only)
2018. (textbook + web license).
Evening groups
Monday and Thursday Advanced
18:30 – 21:30 (all levels) Used textbook: Heijne, N.C. e.a.,
CODE+ deel 4 | B1‐B2, Basisleergang
Hours p. week   6 Nederlands voor anderstaligen,
Homework minimum of 6 h.p.w. Thieme Meulenhoff, Amersfoort
2018. (textbook + web license).
Class size 16 participants
 Classroom activities
Intake
The course activities are founded upon various tasks.
No later than two weeks before the beginning of a course,
These tasks are functional, and are directly linked to a
the INTT organises a meeting with new participants to
concrete situation, such as ‘having conversations with
assess their level of proficiency in Dutch.
people on the street’ or ‘writing a job application’. By
Participants who pass the examination at the end of their
using multimedia, the teacher provides learners with
course may continue with the course at the next level
opportunities to develop the four language skills:
without taking another levelassessment.
listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Application procedure
Course levels
To apply for one of these courses, please fill out the
application form which can be found on our website and Absolute Beginners (0-A1)
send it to the INTT by either post or email (see contact).
• For those with absolutely no knowledge of
In the application form we ask you to indicate the course
Dutch.
level that -you think- suits you best. Based on the
information obtained during our intake test (before the
Beginners (A1-A2)
beginning of the course) we may however advise you to
attend the course at a different level. • For those who understand some Dutch, but are
The application form can only be used for one course. incapable of making themselves understood in
Once participating in a course there will be a different the language.
application procedure for those wanting to continue in
the following level. UvA international students and staff Pre-Intermediate (A2-B1.1)
qualifying for a reduced fee should provide us with a • For those who have a global understanding of
copy of their declaration of enrollment or have their simple, everyday Dutch;
application form signed by their UvA programme • can make themselves understood in simple,
coordinator or contact person at the UvA and send it to everyday Dutch.
the INTT. Alumni qualifying for the reduced fee should
attach a copy of their diploma. Others may apply Intermediate (B1.1-B1.2)
directly. • For those who have a reasonable understanding of
everyday Dutch and of Dutch used in the media;
After we have received the application form we will send
• can make themselves understood in simple,
you a formal invitation to pay the course fee.
everyday Dutch.

Timely registration is required!

Pre-Advanced (B1.2-B2.1)

• For those who have a good understanding of

everyday Dutch and of Dutch used in the media;
• can make themselves understood in everyday
Dutch, but still make quite a few mistakes.

Advanced (B2.1-B2.2)
• For those who have a thorough understanding of
everyday Dutch;
• have a good understanding of Dutch at an
academic level;
• can express themselves in spoken and written
Dutch in daily and professional situations.
 Location

Lectures are given in the

P.C. Hoofthuis, Spuistraat 134,
1012 VB Amsterdam. This modern
building is situated right in the
heart of Amsterdam, on a ten
minutes' walk from Central
Station. Public transport from
Central Station: stop 'Dam'.

Office opening hours

Tuesday to Friday 11:00 – 12:30
Thursday evening 17:30 – 18:30

University of Amsterdam, April

2019
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to change without notice.

Fees and conditions Facts

Contact
Extensive courses € 650 Levels
Semi-intensive courses       € 650 Absolute beginners - Advanced Universiteit van Amsterdam
Reduced fee 1 € 555 (CEFR levels: 0 - B2) Instituut voor Nederlands
Taalonderwijs en Taaladvies
Reduced fee 2 € 320
http://www.intt.uva.nl/
Hours per week
The course fee covers access to the UvA 3-6 hour classes, Visting address
computers and Canvas, the digital learning minimum of 3-6 hours of self study Spuistraat 134 | kamer 4.05
environment of the UvA. The course fee does 1012 VB Amsterdam
not cover the textbooks. Course duration
Office opening hours
6-12 weeks
Tuesday - Friday 11:00 - 12:30
When there are less than ten applicants for a
Thursday evening 17:30 - 18:30
group, the group will be cancelled. Those who Target group
have already paid the course fee will of course be Highly educated foreign language speakers Postal address
completely refunded. Instituut voor Nederlands
Taalonderwijs en Taaladvies
Class size
Postbus 1631
A refund is only possible if written cancellation Approx. 16 participants
1000 BP Amsterdam
(by letter or by email) is received at least four Students paying the reduced fees, may be
weeks before the start of the course. A ten placed in a group of 20 participants Telephone
percent administration charge will be deducted 020 525 4642
from each refund. Language of instruction
Telephone hours:
Absolute beginners: Dutch and English
Tuesday -Friday 9:30 - 11:00 /
1 This reduced fee applies to students who enrol in a course that Other levels: Dutch
starts within 6 months after having graduated from the UvA. 14:00 - 15:00
2 This reduced fee applies to students in the framework of bilateral
exchange programmes of the UvA, to students participating in Fees
international programmes of the UvA, to PhD students and UvA
staff.
€650 / €555 / €320