Free Dutch language courses for international students

Do you have little or no prior knowledge of Dutch and want to get started? 黑料福利网 offers Dutch language courses throughout the year to help you build basic language skills and feel more at home in the Netherlands.

These courses are free of charge.

The intensive summer course is especially popular among international students, as it offers a fast and immersive way to make quick progress at the start of your studies.

Why learn Dutch?

  • Feel more at home in the Netherlands faster
  • Connect more easily with people in daily life
  • Improve your chances of finding internships and (part-time) jobs
  • Strengthen your CV
  • Build confidence in real-life situations

Good to know

You don鈥檛 need any prior knowledge to join. Courses are designed for complete beginners and help you start using Dutch from day one.

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Dutch in Summer - course overview

The course is open to international Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 students.

  • Registration: June 1 鈥 July 15, 2026 (via the )
  • Course dates: August 3 鈥 August 15, 2026
  • Location: On campus
  • Schedule: 2 hours of classes per day + approximately 3 hours of self-study per day
  • Exam: August 15, 2026 (on campus)

You will receive your course book on the first day of class.

Costs and conditions for the Dutch in Summer course

  • The course is free of charge
  • A 鈧30 non-refundable administrative fee is required to cover the course book (only for Dutch in Summer, for other courses you have to buy the book yourself)
  • As spots are limited, admission is based on first-come, first-served registration (including payment completion)

Important note

This is an intensive course. To keep up, you are expected to actively participate and study consistently throughout the program.

Can鈥檛 join in August?

If you are unable to attend the summer course, you can also join Dutch language courses offered throughout the year, free of charge for students.

Registration for SFC500 Dutch for Beginners I (offered four times per year) is available via Osiris.

"Learning Dutch made me feel more at home in the Netherlands."

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 think I needed Dutch at first, but I鈥檓 really glad I joined the course. It made everyday life in the Netherlands a lot easier, and I feel much more confident using even small bits of Dutch in daily situations.鈥

Alessandro, Bachelor's student Data Science & Computer Science

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