The Summer Course is an intensive programme, ideal for those aiming to spend their summer both learning Dutch as well as enjoying their holidays.

Practical information

Target group: UvA students and other higher educated foreign language speakers

Class size: Approx. 18 

Language of instruction: Absolute beginners level: Dutch and English / Other levels: Dutch

Hours per week: Four 4-hour classes and between 12-16 hours of self-study

Class days: Classes take place Mo, Tue, Thu and Fri 09:00 - 13:00. 
Course duration: 3 weeks

Period: 8 - 26 June 2026 (Absolute) Beginner & Pre-Intermediate level)

Period: 6 - 24 July 2026 (Absolute) Beginner & (Pre-) Intermediate level)

Period: 3 - 21 August 2026 (all levels)

This course takes five weeks in total and concludes with the State Exams. It is a full-time programme that aims to enable native German speakers to learn Dutch at an advanced level so they can start a Dutch-taught university programme in September. If German is not your native tongue, but you would like to attend a Dutch language course during the summer, please have a look at our regular Intensive Summer course.

Practical information

Target group: Higher educated native German speakers
Class size: 18-20
Language of instruction: Dutch
Hours per week: 16 hours worth of classes per week and a minimum of 20 hours of self-study

Summer course for Native German Speakers: 15 June - 16 July 2026.

Class Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00 - 13.00.

Please note that the last class will be on Thursday, July 16th. The class that was planned on the last Friday of the course will be rescheduled. This is because of the NT2 Exam (see below).
NT2 Exam (not included): 17, 21, 22 and 24 July 2026