Most language courses are offered three times a year:
For some courses, such as summer courses or intensive or consecutive courses, the periods may differ. You can find the current offer per language on the website.
Our courses are intended for students, staff members, and external participants with a higher professional education or university background.
Courses are offered on Campus Woudestein (Erasmus University Rotterdam), Erasmus University College (EUC) or online via Microsoft Teams. Most courses take place in the evening.
Groups consist of a maximum of 16 participants.
Courses are taught as much as possible in the target language (the language you are learning). English is used as a support language when necessary. It is therefore important that participants have a sufficient command of English.
Yes. In addition to the lessons, approximately 3 hours of self-study per week are expected.
LTC courses are taught by qualified teachers and conclude with an exam. After successful completion, you receive an official certificate.
ELS courses are taught by students and have a more informal setup.
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is a European framework that describes language proficiency levels. The language courses of the LTC work towards specific CEFR levels.
If you are not a beginner and want to start at a higher level, taking an entry test is mandatory before registering for a course. There are costs associated with this.
A language assessment provides insight into your language level, for example for study, work, or admission to a program. You will receive a statement indicating your level according to the CEFR, with a distinction between oral and written skills. A language assessment involves costs.
The results of an entry test or language assessment are valid for 1 year.
Registration is done via the Osiris webshop (see the video for instructions). Students log in with their student ERNA. Staff members and external applicants must first create a student ERNA, which they can then use to register.
For an entry test or language assessment, it may also be necessary to book a time slot. This can be done via the link on the test or assessment page.
Watch the video below for a detailed explanation of how to register via Osiris.
Approximately two months before the start date, the schedule is published and registration opens. You can sign up via www.eur.nl/ltc to receive a notification.
Yes. If you do not ultimately pass the previous level, the registration will be cancelled and the course fee will be refunded.
You can cancel free of charge until the registration deadline. After the deadline, refunds are no longer possible.
If the minimum number of registrations is not met, the LTC has the right to cancel the course. You will be informed as soon as possible after the registration deadline and will receive a refund of the paid course fee.
You will receive a participation confirmation by email no later than one week before the start of the course.
This rarely happens because placement is based on an entry test or language assessment. If the level still turns out to be incorrect, please email ltc@eur.nl. The LTC will consult with the teacher. Changing groups is only possible if there is space in another group.
Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended. Attendance at the final lesson is mandatory in order to pass the exam. This lesson consists of an oral test and a listening test.
In some cases, attendance is mandatory. This will be stated with the course price on the course information page.
In case of misconduct, you may be removed from the course.
Exams usually take place in a separate session at the end of the course. The date is stated in advance in the schedule.
If you receive one insufficient grade for a component of the course, a re-sit (one time) is often possible. If there are two or more insufficient grades, a resit is not possible and the course must be retaken. Rules and costs vary per language and are stated on this page.
Yes, after successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate via Osiris. Courses without an exam do not include a certificate.
Certificates are valid for 1 year for progression to the next language level.
Always check with your own faculty for the applicable conditions. In many cases, a course of 25 contact hours equals 2.5 ECTS credits. The LTC itself does not award ECTS.
Yes, in many cases this is possible. However, due to laws and regulations, the EUR Personal Career Budget cannot be used to pay for a Dutch course if the participant already makes use of the fiscal Expat Scheme (formerly the 30 percent ruling).
Payment in the Osiris webshop can be made via iDeal, credit card, PayPal, or Bancontact.
Have questions after reading this page? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.