Dutch courses
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We are accepting registrations for our Dutch courses as of today! Our new Dutch courses will start in February and March. Read more below.
Language Kick-Off
Come to our Language Kick-Off on Monday the 24th of February! During this event you get the chance to meet our teacher of the A2 course and learn more about the courses. It's also possible to register right away. It starts at 7PM.
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Our language courses
About our courses
We offer two different language courses. Both courses cost €10 per hour. The money compensates expenses made by tutors and the rest will be invested in our non-profit social enterprise. By learning Dutch, you will also support other internationals!
The courses consist of one class of two hours per week. In addition, International Center organizes weekly homework sessions. To practice Dutch in an informal and fun setting, we also organize 'Language Lounges'. Think of Dutch movies and boardgame nights. To celebrate your progress, we traditionally host a half-way celebration and a graduation ceremony with free drinks for all of our students.
Our first language course graduates
Start speaking Dutch!
About our teaching method
Our courses will teach you the basics of the Dutch language. The courses are based on the method of Coutinho, 'Nederlands in Gang', a well-known method for learning Dutch as a second language.
Each class will have clear learning goals. The teacher will hand out a syllabus in which you will be able to see what is coming next and what is expected of you. Every two weeks you will have a small test to keep track of your progress.
We expect that you will prepared for class, so that everyone can have the best learning environment possible. Therefore we provide weekly homework sessions. During these sessions you can prepare for class under the guidance of a Dutch native speaker.
Our beginners course
The basics
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Level 0 - A1, 36 hours of classes, 18 homework sessions
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Costs are €395 including service costs, excluding course book
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Tuesdays or Fridays: 7PM - 9PM
About
This course will teach you the basics of Dutch within 18 weeks. Classes start on Tuesday February 25th or Friday February 28th at 7PM. There is a week's Holiday in the planning, in conjunction with the teacher. The end dates of the course are, subject to possible changes, the 30th of June and the 3rd of July.
The course consists of 36 hours of classes, 18 hours of homework studies, a required self-study of 3-5 hours per week and optional fun activities, such as our 'Language Lounges', halfway celebration and graduation ceremony.
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate by International Center Tilburg which lists all of your acquired learning goals. This certificate will serve as unofficial evidence of achieving level A1 as a Dutch speaker.
Please indicate for which course you want to apply (Tuesday or Friday), your native language and previous experience in learning Dutch
Please indicate what day you want to join, your native language and previous experience in learning Dutch
Our pre-intermediate course
The basics
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Level A1-A2, 32 hours of classes, 16 homework sessions
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Costs are €350 including service costs, excluding course book
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Wednesdays
About
This course will teach you a better understanding of Dutch within 16 weeks. The class starts Wednesday March 11th at 7PM. There is a two week's Holiday in the planning, in conjunction with the teacher. The end date of the course is, subject to possible changes, the 8th of July.
The course consists of 32 hours of lessons, 16 hours of homework studies, a required self-study of 3-5 hours per week and optional fun activities, such as our 'Language Lounges', halfway celebration and graduation ceremony.
At the end of the course you will receive a certificate by International Center Tilburg which lists all of your acquired learning goals. This certificate will serve as unofficial evidence of achieving level A2 as a Dutch speaker.
