Language course — Dutch B1 (evening)

The start date for the next Dutch B1 evening course is 1 February 2027.

The course lasts 15 weeks - plus two weeks of exams - with classes taking place at the HAN campus in Arnhem on two evenings a week from 17:45 to 20:15 hrs.

To maintain the quality, the groups will have no more than 18 students.

If there are insufficient registrations, the course will be canceled. We aim to notify participants of this decision two weeks before the course begins.

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 complete various exercises. The lecturer gives you feedback on these exercises. You also get homework to help you improve your reading and writing skills and your grammar and vocabulary. You can also do your homework at the HAN study and multimedia center. You spend about 6-8 hours a week on self-study. 

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 Contact 3 textbook and workbook. These 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!

The course ends with a test at the B1 level. Did you reach the level? Then you receive a certificate. This allows you to continue with the following course. 

Exams are held on the HAN campus.

You achieve language level B1. 

At language level B1, you understand the main points of standard texts. Think of subjects that occur often at work, school or in your free time. You can also write such texts. And you can discuss and describe opinions, events and ambitions. You’re comfortable using Dutch in most situations. 

Have you successfully completed the A2 course? Or do you have a certificate showing you have the A2 level? Are you willing to spend around 10 hours per week (2 lessons per week + self-study) on learning Dutch? Then sign up for our Dutch B1 evening course. This course starts at level A2. You work towards level B1 in 14 weeks. After signing up you receive an invitation for an intake interview. After the intake, we determine which level you can start at. We then finalize your registration. 

Choose the course that suits you best.

1. Complete the online registration form by clicking the pink registration button at the top of this page.
2. After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic email confirmation, including your student number. 3. Be sure to activate the account you created with your application. This is essential for the rest of the application process. 

Within a few days of submitting your application, you will receive an email asking you to provide certain documents in PDF format. 

These include: 1) certificates and/or diplomas from your prior education, 2) any NT2 certificates you have obtained, 3) a valid ID or passport.

It’s a good idea to start collecting these documents now.

Once we receive your documents, we will review them. If you meet the admission requirements, you will receive an email from us asking you to come in to take intake tests. We will also invite you to an intake interview with one of our teachers.

This helps determine the course that best matches your level.

The intake tests are 2 written tests (writing skills and reading skills), which take place on the HAN campus in Arnhem.

A few days after these tests, you will have an intake interview with a teacher to discuss which course is most suitable for you.

Your chosen course will be documented in a course contract. This contract is subject to the general terms and conditions for NT2 courses offered by HAN Language Center. After you sign the course contract, we will finalize your application.

We will send you the invoice by email.

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