Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Dutch A2.1 (pre-intermediate 1)

Registration deadline is 8 January
Nederlands - Language & Training Centre

Attention all international students at EUR (including EMC, EUC, and ISS), you can now take this course for only 40 euros! You can use this special offer once for this level.

What will you learn?

A Dutch A2.1 course consists of 10 weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each. This course is a continuation of the course Dutch A1. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Dutch language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. Topics that are covered include:

  • real estate agent; family doctor, bicycle repair; birthdays;
  • grammar;
  • vocabulary;
  • the Dutch culture.

By the end of the course, you will have a small vocabulary to be able to communicate orally and in writing about personal topics and in common and everyday situations. The final level of the course is A2.1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Start dates

OptionDayDatesTimeLocationExam
1Mondays FULL20 January - 24 March17:30-20:00Online24 March & 31 March
2Tuesdays FULL21 January - 25 March17:30 - 20:00Online25 March & 1 April
3Wednesdays FULL22 January - 26 March18:30-21:00Erasmus University College (EUC)26 March & 2 April
4Thursdays FULL23 January - 27 March17:30-20:00Online27 March & 3 April
5Thursdays23 January - 27 March17:30-20:00Campus Woudestein27 March & 3 April

Please note: Exams takes place in week 13 & 14

Course information

Registration deadline8 January 2025
Duration10 weeks
Support languageThe support language of this course is English. However, Dutch is spoken as much as possible in the lessons.
Course fee
  • Special Rate*: € 40,- 
  • Rate 1: Students & employees: € 299,- 
  • Rate 2: Others: € 425,- 

 Which rate is applicable to you? Read on. *Please note that you are only allowed to use this special rate once for this course level. 

Important note: If you make use of this special fee, you must attend at least 80% of the classes (the final lesson included). The separate exam is mandatory as well. In case you attend less than 80% of the lessons you will have to pay the regular student fee of € 299,- afterwards.

My employer paysIf the course will be paid for by your employer and the payment needs be done via invoice, we ask you to contact us upfront via email to make the necessary arrangements. Explanation about the payment procedure for EUR staff can be found here.
Admission requirements

Please note: You have to do an intake BEFORE you register for the course. 

To be admitted to this course, your current level of the language needs to be at A1.

As proof of this entrance level we accept the following:

  • the A2.1 advice of an LTC intake or assessment (less than 12 months old);
  • the LTC certificate of the A1 course (less than 12 months old);
  • If you are currently participating in the Dutch A1 course of the LTC, you are allowed to register for an A2.1 course. Passing for your final exam and thus completing the course is necessary to actually start the following level.  
Course material
  • The course material is not included in the course fee and costs about € 49,-. You will receive a confirmation letter with further details when the course starts.
GroupsOur groups are small: the minimum number of participants is 12, the maximum is 16. Please note that the LTC reserves the right to cancel this course if the required minimum number of participants is not reached. Whenever a course is canceled due to few registrations, you will be informed and your fee will be refunded.
Good to know
  • This course is available for participants with an academic background (hbo/university).
  • The course can be fully booked before the deadline
  • Course participants are expected to spend approximately three hours a week on course preparation and self-study.
  • Attendance is not compulsory, but advisable. If you use the special fee, you must attend at least 80% of the classes. Please note that the last class consists of an oral test and a listening test. To pass the course, you should be present on that particular day. 
  • A final written exam is part of this course. Dyslectic students can get extra time to complete the written test. To arrange this, you need to contact the LTC via email. You will also have to send a copy of your official statement of special needs.
  • For an online class you will need a laptop with camera and microphone.
  • A certificate is awarded to participants who achieve a ‘pass’ for all four skills.
Terms & conditionsBy registering for this course you agree to our requirements and general terms and conditions. For questions, check out our FAQ pagina. 

Contact

Email address
ltc@eur.nl
Phone
010 4081997

Available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays from 10.00-12.00 & 14.00-16.00 Whatsapp: +31 (0) 610604467

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