Learn Dutch in the Netherlands!

Intensive Dutch course: it’s all about focus!

Many people search for a Dutch language course in their hometown. Once or twice a week. Usually after a busy day at work. But this way, it might take ages to reach the next level, especially in a group where people regularly skip class or don’t do the homework.

Therefore: make learning Dutch a priority!

We offer intensive courses. And we specialise in courses with accommodation at a holiday park in Drenthe: a language camp for adults!

Leave the hassle of your daily live behind. Join us in an inspiring and fun learning environment, that expands beyond the classroom! Join a group in which everyone is committed to learn the language!

And if you’re travelling from another country: you have all you need in one package deal: courses + accommodation.

For the best course results and full study+live together experience: choose our main location in Drenthe!

Learn Dutch the most efficient way!

Intensive group courses
20-25 academic hours per week
Housing
Book lessons-only OR with accommodation (all students live together in same residence)
Best part of the year
Activities outside when the weather is nice
Attractive rates
2 week course (without housing): starting at 525€
2 week course + housing: starting at 765€

A great social atmosphere
Live, learn and speak Dutch together
Blended learning
e-learning package (prepare/review)
Qualified teachers
Experienced and enthusiastic teachers
Dutch speaking environment
Study in the country where the language is spoken

What’s different in 2022? What are the terms with regard to COVID-19?

Our students

Every year about 300-350 people from all over the world participate in the Dutch Summer School. Read what they say about their stay; and have a look at the pictures/videos. We had a great time and are looking forward to the next Summer!

Age

People of all ages can participate (minimum age = 18 years). About 35% of our participants is below 25, 40% between 25-40, and 25% is above 40 years old.

Objective

Our students study Dutch because of: relocation to the Netherlands/Flanders, business, civic integration exam, Dutch roots and/or relatives, as a hobby.

Instruction language

Command of the English language is obligatory on the levels 0, A1 and A2 (instruction language). On the higher levels, the teacher speaks only Dutch.

Programme & Prices – 2022

Choose:
– Drenthe or Amsterdam
– with or without accommodation
– level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (read: level descriptions)
– 1 or more sessions

Levels are successive. If you choose more than 1 session: make a separate booking for the next level at a later date.

Example: if you want to do a 4-week course starting from beginner, book level 1 (starting 20th of June) + level 2 (starting 4th of July).

The prices of offline courses include: coffee/tea/water during lessons, access to online package #dutchgrammar-1, #dutchgrammar 2 and #dutchgrammar-3 (from 1 month before the course until 1 month after the course) Book not included (€ 39).

* 1 academic hour = 45 minutes.

** Starting from 2022: the Amsterdam accommodation is not offered as part of a package fee. If you want to do the course with accommodation in Amsterdam, you will pay the lessons-only fee, and you will receive a link to book directly at The Student Hotel – Amsterdam West. The mentioned price is an indication and may fluctuate. Terms of The Student Hotel will apply. The Summer School in Drenthe will continue to offer it’s services as a package fee where you pay for course and accommodation at the same time.

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Our own method (levels 0, A1, A2, B1, B2)

In 2017, we developed our own learning method: Het Lesboek (beginner-A2). In 2019 ‘Het Lesboek-2’ (A2-B1) and in 2022 ‘Het Lesboek 3’ (B1/B2). This method integrates with Bart de Pau’s online materials (the online course #dutchgrammar and the ‘Heb je zin?’ videos where Dutch grammar and vocabulary is applied in daily conversations).

The learning method is more than just a book: every lesson is a completely prepared set of presentations, role plays, games, speaking exercises, with a strong focus on applying vocabulary and grammar in real conversations.

Our method is based on the flipped classroom. Learn more in this article why the flipped classroom is so effective.

E-learning: special offer!

The students of the Dutch Summer School will get free access to the e-learning package during the course:
– #dutchgrammar (from 0 till A1)
– #dutchgrammar-2 (from A1 till A2)
– #dutchgrammar-3 (A2/B1)

The package contains video tuition/exercises for self study (homework), but also serve as a backup in case you can not attend a lesson.

Access is included:
– for from 1 month before the course until 1 month after the course

Can’t wait? You can also buy premium access that gives you 1 year access to these packages (49€ + tax per level). It can be helpful:
– to prepare online prior to the summer – to enroll on the next level
– to review after your summer school participation

Everyone can buy e-learning package #dutchgrammar (also if you don’t attend the summer course).

Dutch Summer School on TV

At the 4th of August 2015, at TV-crew of RTV Drenthe visited the Dutch Summer School for an item in the regional news program.

English subtitles added. Source: RTV Drenthe.

Dutch Winter School

In winter (in January) we have a similar program.

Learn more: dutchwinterschool.nl