The Summer Course is an intensive programme, ideal for those aiming to spend their summer both learning Dutch as well as enjoying their holidays.

Practical information

Target group: UvA students and other higher educated foreign language speakers
Class size: Approx. 18 
Language of instruction: Absolute beginners level: Dutch and English / Other levels: Dutch
Hours per week: Four 4-hour classes and between 12-16 hours of self-study
Course duration: 3 weeks

Period: 10-27 June 2025 (Absolute Beginners an Beginners level only) 
Please note, the classes in week one will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.00 – 13.00.

Period: 7-25 July 2025 (Absolute Beginners, Beginners and Pre Intermediate level only)

Period: 4-22 August 2025 (all levels) 

This course takes five weeks in total and concludes with the State Exams. It is a full-time programme that aims to enable native German speakers to learn Dutch at an advanced level so they can start a Dutch-taught university programme in September. If German is not your native tongue, but you would like to attend a Dutch language course during the summer, please have a look at our regular Intensive Summer course.

Practical information

Target group: Higher educated native German speakers
Class size: 18-20
Language of instruction: Dutch
Hours per week: 16 hours worth of classes per week and a minimum of 20 hours of self-study
Course duration: 5 weeks of classes followed by four days during which the NT2 Exam will take place
Classes: 16 June - 18 July 2025
Class Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00 - 13.00
NT2 Exam (not included): 21 - 24 July 2025