VU-NT2 registration form Basic Dutch on Campus

Welcome at the Department Dutch as a Second Language!

This is the application form for the course Basic Dutch on Campus for prospective / exchange / regular VU students.
If you are a 'Semester in Amsterdam' student please contact the International Office of the VU.

The course is for beginners and will start in September 2026.
Course duration: 8 September - 15 December 2026, including 15 language classes on a Tuesday and 3 culture classes on a Wednesday plus a final test.
There is also the option to take part in an additional revision class and the regular A1 exam in January 2027. This regular test is only required if you want to continue with the regular Dutch courses after Basic Dutch on Campus..
If you are interested in this 16 week course please continue with your application.

If you are NOT a VU student (Bachelor/Master) or NOT a beginner or you want a regular course:
You can apply via the following websites, where you can also check the start dates of applications and the course dates:
Dutch for Work and Study:
https://vu.nl/en/education/vu-nt2/courses-programmes/evening-course-dutch-towards-b2/introduction
Everyday Dutch on Saturday:
https://vu.nl/en/education/vu-nt2/courses-programmes/saturday-course-dutch-towards-a2/introduction

Choose course

Which course would you like to attend? *

The course is only accessible for enrolled VU students and only for beginners.
You cannot pay for the course with a DUO loan.

If you want to do a different course, please go to:

Dutch for Work and Study:
https://vu.nl/en/education/vu-nt2/courses-programmes/evening-course-dutch-towards-b2/introduction
Everyday Dutch on Saturday:
https://vu.nl/en/education/vu-nt2/courses-programmes/saturday-course-dutch-towards-a2/introduction

You will find options for shorter courses (8 weeks), either in the evening or on a Saturday.
You can also apply as an advanced learner, if you have a certified level A1 or higher in reading, writing, listening and speaking (all 4 proficiencies!)
Please be aware that you have to do a mandatory, free of charge, central intake if you apply as advanced learner.
Placement is not guaranteed after an intake for advanced learners.
If you use the Basic Dutch on Campus application form for a different course we will NOT process your application.

Are you an absolute beginner in Dutch? *

I'm an absolute BEGINNER (below level A1 in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)

I'm ADVANCED / NOT an absolute beginner (verifiably level A1 or higher)

When would you like to attend the course Basic Dutch on Campus? *

Period 1 / 2026: 8 September - 15 December, 16 weeks, once per week

If you are an advanced learner, please have a look at our other courses:

Dutch for Work and Study:

https://vu.nl/en/education/vu-nt2/courses-programmes/evening-course-dutch-towards-b2/introduction
Everyday Dutch on Saturday:
https://vu.nl/en/education/vu-nt2/courses-programmes/saturday-course-dutch-towards-a2/introduction

Personal data

Family name *

First name *

Name by which one is generally known *

Gender *

Date of birth *

Street *

Postal / ZIP code *

City *

Primary phone number *

E-mail address (for all communication) *

Extra questions

Where do you come from? (country of birth) *

What is your mother tongue? (first language) *

Your first language is not mentioned in this list. What is your first language?

Which other foreign languages do you speak?

English

French

German

Other foreign language(s) and/or dialect(s):

What is your prior education (school leaving diploma or university degree) and / or work (in your country)? *

When did you arrive in the Netherlands? *

Have you ever attended a Dutch course before? *

At which language school? *

Which course materials (books, cdroms, websites, methods) did you use? *

How many class hours per week?

The language level (of the European Framework of Reference) you achieved is *

Did you receive a certificate?
And if you have a certificate at A1 or above, please consider applying as an advanced learner!

Yes

How do you know VU-NT2 (department Dutch as a second language)?

Course fee

Who is going to pay the course fees? *

I will pay the fees myself.

My VU department

Someone else:

You cannot pay for this course with a DUO loan for studying in the Netherlands. If it is a DUO loan for civic integration, please contact the VU NT2 Office directly. You are then required to take part in the intensive daytime courses. However, a daytime course may interfer with your studies.

Please let us know about your connection with the Vrije Universiteit: *

I'm a regular VU student

I'm an exchange student of the VU

I'm a prospective student of the VU (required: unconditional admission)

I'm a VASVU student.

I'm a PhD student of the VU

I'm an employee of the VU.

I'm not connected to the VU; I'm not an employee or student.

I'm an UAF client.

Other:

If you are not an enrolled or prospective VU student (Bachelor/Master), we will not be able to process your application.
External applicants, VU employees and PhD students can apply for other courses via the following website:

You will find options for shorter courses (8 weeks), either in the evening or on a Saturday.
You can also apply as an advanced learner at or above level A1.
Please be aware that you have to do a mandatory central intake if you apply as advanced learner.
If you use the Basic Dutch on Campus application form but you are not a (prospective) VU student / 'Semester in Amsterdam' student, we will NOT process your application.

At which faculty do you study? *

Which study programme? *

What is your VUnetID?
(3 letters, 3 numbers, for example ABC123)? *

Please upload a scan of your VU-student card.
Prospective students who did not yet receive their student card may upload their Admission Letter.

Scan VU-studentcard or Admission Letter.

Questions/Remarks

Do you have questions/remarks?

General terms and conditions VU-NT2 Academy

Click here for the general terms and conditions of VU-NT2 Academy.

All prices are subject to change. *

Yes, I accept the general terms and conditions of VU-NT2 Academy

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