Dutch individual course

A1 and A2 modules

If you complete the A1 and A2 modules successfully, you will be a ‘basic user’ of Dutch. On completing the course you will be able to:

• tell things about yourself
• ask for things in a shop
• order in a restaurant
• ask for directions
• look for accommodation and
• become acquainted with new people.

We use the ‘Nederlands in Gang’ method. You will finish the course by sitting an A1 exam.

At the end of the course you will be able to tell things about yourself in a simple manner, to understand short messages and conversations, you will be able to write simple letters and to understand the key features in short texts. All skills will be covered: speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, grammar and vocabulary.

B1 and B2 modules

If you complete the B1 and B2 modules successfully, you will be an ‘independent user’ of Dutch. After successful completion of the B1 language module, you will:

• be able to communicate independently and handle most situations
• be able to describe events as well as your opinions, experiences, expectations and ambitions
• learn to understand the most important points being made in familiar concise standard texts on issues which occur regularly at work, at school and in situations in your free time.
• be able to produce simple texts on issues you are familiar with and on personal matters.

All skills will be covered: speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, grammar and vocabulary. We use the ‘Nederlands in Actie’ method. You will finish the course programme by sitting a B1 exam and you can consider sitting a NT2 programme I state examination after.

After you complete the B2 language module, you will:

• be able to communicate independently
• be able to react in such a fluid and spontaneous manner that you can have a normal conversation with natives, without this being an effort by one of the parties
• be able to understand the main idea of a complex text, regardless of it being on a concrete or abstract topic.
• learn to write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of topics
• be able to express your point of view on a current issue, while discussing the pros and cons of various options.

All skills will be covered: speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, grammar and vocabulary. We use the ‘Nederlands op Niveau’ method. The course will end with a B2 exam, and you can consider sitting a NT2 programme II state examination after.

To learn about the subtleties of Dutch after completing the B2 level, you can take the B2+ course.

C1 module

After successfully completing the B2+ course, you will be close to C1 level. This means that you will be more proficient at the language, meaning that living, working and studying in the Netherlands will be much easier and more interesting. To improve your academic language, the texts and videos we use are from popular science. All skills will be covered: speaking, listening, writing and reading. Extra attention is paid to speaking, pronunciation and grammar We use the book 'Nederlands naar Perfectie’, which works towards level C1.

Important to know

The whole academic year 2020-2021 Saxion’s buildings can be used limited. This means that not all classes will be held in the building. Online class is a significant part. How significant? A maximum of 50% will be online.

In consultation with the language teacher, you will agree on a fixed time for a weekly lesson lasting one-and-a-half hours.

• The individual A1 track comprises ten lessons, each lasting one-and-a-half hours, and requires between three and four hours of self-study per week.
• The individual A2 track comprises ten lessons, each lasting one-and-a-half hours, and requires between three and four hours of self-study per week.
• The individual B1 track comprises 18 lessons, each lasting one-and-a-half hours, and requires between three and four hours of self-study per week.
• The individual B2 track comprises 18 lessons, each lasting one-and-a-half hours, and requires between three and four hours of self-study per week.
• The individual B2+/C1 track comprises 18 lessons, each lasting one-and-a-half hours, and requires between three and four hours of self-study per week.

Our individual tracks are suitable for non-Dutch speakers who would like to quickly learn Dutch as a complementary activity to their work or other obligations.

Saxion's individual NT2 tracks are suitable for people who:

• have one fixed evening a week to follow Dutch lessons
• would like to work on one or more areas of interest in particular, which means that group lessons would not be as suitable
• have successfully completed a programme that is comparable with at least senior general secondary education or intermediate vocational education level four
• A1-level command of English
• are computer literate and in possession of an own laptop/pc with stable internet connection.

In addition to your command of Dutch, we will also assess your command of English and your ability to learn languages during the application procedure. The exam to assess people's ability to learn languages will show how quickly they can learn new languages. This information will be used to see how we can best shape your custom track. We will briefly discuss your motivation during the admission interview.

At the end of each language module, you sit a language level exam. You will then receive a certificate showing the language level you obtained.

The costs for the individual NT2 track from A1 to B2+ inclusive, excluding books and worksheets, are:

• A1         € 1.500,-
• A2         € 1.500,-
• B1         € 2.700,-
• B2         € 2.700,-
• B2+/C1 € 2.700,-

Saxion has the Blik op werk quality mark. This means that immigrants may apply for a loan through DUO to take a language course at Saxion. Go to www.inburgeren.nlfor more information.