Language course — Dutch A1 & A2 evening course

Schedule

The next evening course A1&A2 cours starts at March 18 2024. The first part of the course (up to level A1) will be completed before summerbreak; the second part of the course (from A1 to A2 level) takes place after the summer holidays and starts at the end of August. 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 at the end of August 2024 and consists of 32 sessions in 16 weeks. The cost of the course when starting from A1 is €1190 (price applicable for 2023-2024 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.

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 devote to learning (2 lessons per week plus 7 hours of self-study.

Approved? Then you receive a letter with the maximum loan amount.

Choose the course that suits you best.

1. Complete the online registration form.
2. In the "comments" section, mention that you are paying with a DUO loan. You receive an automatic confirmation of registration. Your registrations is not yet final.

You will receive an email invitation for the intake interview.

Make sure to bring the following with you:

• DUO letter.
• If you are integrating: notification letter of your intagration.
• Your diplomas.
• Your ID or residence permit.
• If available, any certificates from other language courses.

The interview may be held in English or Dutch. You can bring someone with you to the interview. We discuss the following with you:

• Do you fit our target group? If not, we refer you to a different language provider.
• Your Duo letter.
• Your entry level.
• The most suitable course to help you prepare for the NT2 State Exam (programme II). And how long we think it will take.

We document your course preference in a course contract. 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.

At the end of the course you sign the digital invoice of HAN Language Center. This invoice will be available on the DUO website, under Mijn Inburgering.

Are you taking this course as part of the Education Pathway? In that case we arrange payment directly with your municipality.

Note!
What if DUO does not pay the invoice directly to us? Then you have to pay all costs yourself. In installments if needed.