Language course — Dutch A1 & A2 evening course

Schedule

The course starts March 10.  The first part of the course (up to level A1) will be completed before summer break; the second part of the course (from A1 to A2 level) takes place after the summer break and starts at the end of August 2025. The course takes place in Arnhem on the following days:

• Monday from 17:30 to 19:45

• Wednesday from 17:30 to 19:45

We keep the group size small, no bigger than 20 students, to ensure quality.

A1 starting dates

Is your Dutch already at the A1 level? Then you can apply to join the A2 part of the course. This part starts in February 2025 and consists of 32 sessions in 16 weeks. The cost of the course when starting from A1 is €1599 (price applicable for 2024-2025 academic year).

Please note: Are you from outside the EU? HAN does not arrange student visas for candidates of our language courses. You need to arrange your own visa/permit if you wish to stay in the Netherlands.

The next evening course A1&A2 starts in September 2025.

During class, you practice your listening and speaking skills and do various exercises. The lecturer gives you feedback on these. You also get homework to help you improve your reading and writing skills and your grammar and vocabulary. You can take it home, or do it at the HAN study and multimedia center. You spend about 6-8 hours a week on self-study. 

The program allows enough time for repetition and to retake exams. 
Learning a language takes commitment and discipline. So we expect that from all our participants. This way you know you can rely on your fellow course participants during the course!

During the course you use the textbook Contact! Nieuw 1 and Contact! Nieuw 2. These books are included in the course fee.

You will have access to a special online environment. HAN provides the necessary software: you don't need to purchase anything for that.  It is important that you have your own laptop with a working microphone and camera. You also need a good WiFi connection. That’s it!

At the end of the course you do a test at the A2 level. Reached this level? Then you receive a certificate. This means you can continue to the next level.

Exams are held on the HAN campus.

You achieve language level A2 (basic user). You understand sentences and common words about personal details, family, shopping, local surroundings and work. You can communicate simply about your own background, your direct surroundings and various needs. You have gained knowledge of Dutch society. You are ready to move on to the advanced A2-B1 Dutch course.

• You are new to the Dutch language;
• You are highly educated, so finished school abroad at a level comparable to the Dutch havo level;
• You have a basic knowledge of English;
• You have enough time to learn and to devote an average of 7 hours per week to self-study

1. Complete the online registration form.
2. You receive an automatic confirmation of registration. Your registrations is not yet final.

You will receive a request by email, to provide some documents for admission.

We will check your documents. If you are accepted, you will receive an e-mail from us asking you to sign the course contract and mail it back to us.
 
This contract is subject to the general terms and conditions for Dutch courses offered by HAN Language Center. Your registration is complete when you sign the course contract.