The way to successful communication begins with language. Having a good command of the Dutch language will enhance your possibilities and will boost your professional and social life.
If you are looking for a very experienced and certified language provider who will teach you Dutch in the right way together with students with the same learning pace and language level, then Saxion is the place to be! In addition to very experienced 'Nederlands als tweede taal' (NT2, Dutch as a Second Language) teachers, we also employ career guidance staff who can discuss your opportunities and study opportunities with you.
Saxion-NT2 aims to prepare people for the state examination NT2 programme II (level B2) or programme I (level B1) as well as for studying in higher or secondary education in the Netherlands. These are the levels required for studying or working at intermediate vocational education or higher education level.
We offer Dutch language courses at different levels for non-native speakers: from beginner’s course (CEF level A0) to the state examination II (CEF level B2) and further on until C1. You can attend intensive day classes or evening classes. The group size is 12-18 participants. Individual courses are suitable for those who want to learn the Dutch language at a quick pace next to their job (or other obligations).
Are you (becoming) a student at Saxion? The Study Success Centre offers various language courses to students who are already attending a Saxion degree programme. Application goes through MySaxion.
Would you like to learn the Dutch language and culture while studying at Saxion? Then we have great news for you! Introducing the Going Dutch Programme: an opportunity for you to learn the Dutch language and culture.
Introducing the Going Dutch programme
The Going Dutch Programme is for international students who are eager to explore the Dutch way of life. Through this programme, you will learn the Dutch language up to the A2 level. Learning Dutch will simplify your daily interactions and open doors to internship and job opportunities in the region. In addition, it is a great way to learn and experience Dutch culture!
For who?
The Going Dutch Programme welcomes all international students pursuing an associate degree, bachelor's degree or master's degree at Saxion at any of the Saxion locations.
Practical matters
- Applications are now closed since this programme is full.
- The programme offers flexible class schedules, allowing you to choose which available days and time slots suit you best.
- Each lesson lasts 3 hours, and you will need around 7.5 hours of self-study per week. The total duration of the programme is spread over 3 terms, each with 8 weeks of classes.
Saxion-NT2 has the following five language modules: A1, A2, B1, B2 and B2+.
If there are sufficient applications, all modules start four times a year: in September, November, February and May.
Saxion offers:
At our location in Enschede we offer the module KNM (Kennis van de Nederlandse maatschappij). During 16 lessons of 1,5 hour each spread over 20 weeks, you’ll get acquainted with Dutch official authorities, regulations, norms and values. After completing the course you’ll be well-prepared for the civic exam KNM and know about the most important eight themes:
- Labour market
- Manners, norms and values
- Living
- Health en health services
- History
- Authorities
- Political science
- Education
If you were assigned the status ‘inburgeringsplichtig’ (integration obligation) after 1 January 2015, then Knowlegde of Dutch Society (KNM) is a required part of your integration. Therefor the target group of this course are those who need to pass their civic integration. However, if you’re not obliged to integrate but want to learn more about Dutch Society, you’re more then welcome.
The only entry requirement is that your Dutch language proficiency is at least level A2. If your language proficiency is yet lower then A2, please apply for one of our language modules first. For more information, please send an e-mail to talencentrum.ssc@saxion.nl or call +31(0)88 - 019 3669.
FAQ
- Step 1: Register for the course of your choice
- Step 2: Take an English exam and a learning aptitude test (a test to assess your capacity to learn languages)
- Step 3: You will be invited to an admission interview
- Step 4: Complete an exam to assess your command of Dutch
- Step 5: A notification will be sent to you informing you of your assigned level and your timetable
B2-level command of Dutch (Staatsexamen NT2 II) is required to follow a degree programme in Dutch.
- Yes, Saxion has the 'Keurmerk Blik op Werk' (Blik op Werk quality mark), which means that people with an integration obligation can follow a language course at Saxion using money meant for integration. This does mean that you will be required to sit the NT2 state examination at the end of the last course.
- If you have already successfully completed an integration exam or NT2 state examination, then you will no longer be required to integrate and you will not be able to borrow money from DUO. Please make sure that you sit your exam when you do not want to follow any other course!
Course name | Course fee | Price book(s) | Duration |
| Day course A1 | € 1.312,50 | € 43 | 10 weeks |
| Day course A2 | € 1.312,50 | € 43 | 10 weeks |
| Day course B1 | € 3.097,50 | € 91 + €92 | 20 weeks |
| Day course B2 | € 2.520 | € 42,50 | 20 weeks |
| Day course B2+ | € 1.400 | € 42 | 20 weeks |
| Evening course A1 | € 700 | € 39,50 | 20 weeks |
| Evening course A2 | € 700 | € 39,50 | 20 weeks |
| Evening course B1 | € 1.400 | € 42,50 | 40 weeks |
| Evening course B2 | € 1.400 | € 42,50 | 40 weeks |
| Evening course B2+ | € 1.400 | € 42,50 | 40 weeks |
| Individual course A1 | € 1.500 | € 39,50 | 10 weeks |
| Individual course A2 | € 1.500 | € 39,50 | 10 weeks |
| Individual course B1 | € 2.700 | € 42,50 | 18 weeks |
| Individual course B2 | € 2.700 | € 42,50 | 18 weeks |
| Individual course B2+ | € 2.700 | € 42,50 | 18 weeks |
| Preparatory Year | € 3.150 | Depending of chosen subjects | 40 weeks |
| KNM | € 420 | € 27 | 16 classes |
For the first course you follow at Saxion-NT2, you will receive the Van Dale pocket dictionary (€17), the Van Dale grammar NT2 book (€25) and the book Verstaanbaar Nederlands in zeven stappen (€35).
- If you are required to integrate: by DUO
- If you are an asylum-seeker and are not (or no longer) entitled to money meant for integration: UAF
- If you are a woman who is re-entering the workforce: stichtingneeltjebuis.nl;
- stichtingvandenelftfonds@hotmail.com.
Lessons are held every week, according to a fixed timetable, excluding Saxion school holidays.
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The course starts on a date set in advance, on the condition that there is a sufficient number of registrations. With enough participants, we have groups starting in September, November, February and May.
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The course ends when the scheduled number of lessons for the course has been given. Participants must sit an exam to determine their level of command at the end of the course. A schedule for the course will be handed out during the first week of lessons.
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You can sit the NT2 programme I state examination after completing the B1 course;
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You can sit the NT2 programme II state examination after completing the B2 course;
If you were assigned the status ‘inburgeringsplichtig’ (integration obligation) after 2015, then you must sit the following two exams in addition to the NT2 state examination: the Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM) and Orientation on the Dutch labour market (ONA) exams. If you successfully complete these exams, you will be awarded the integration diploma. You will also receive a separate diploma for the NT2 state examination.
Please note: after you have successfully completed an NT2 state examination (including KNM and ONA exams, if applicable to you), then you will no longer be entitled to money meant for integration!