Foundation year at VU Amsterdam prepares for studying in Dutch

Many universities offering Dutch study programmes in the Netherlands require that those wishing to enrol sit admission examination.

Mostly the knowledge of Dutch, mathematics and English is necessary. Besides that, international students need to pass State Examination II in Dutch language (NT2) to be admitted.

VU University Amsterdam is one of the research universities in Holland that offers a complete preparatory course, which considerably increases the applicants' chances of passing the exams and being enrolled.

'Voorbereidend jaar Anderstalige Studenten Vrije Universiteit' or VASVU - this is the name of the programme, is also called Foundation Year. The programme lasts one academic year which is split into four semesters consisting of nine to ten weeks each.

The Foundation Year at the VU University is primarily designed for students who have a pre-university diploma from outside the Netherlands and who wish to study in a Dutch bachelor or pre-master programme. The participants choose the subjects they want to focus on depending on the requirements of the faculty. Among the subjects offered in VASVU there is Dutch, English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, History, and others.

At the end of the programme the participants have the possibility to participate in the admission examination of the VU University. The successful ones will be enrolled. Besides devoting their time to improving academic skills, the students also obtain valuable information about studying in the Netherlands.

They get a chance to meet former participants of the preparation programme and to discuss their study plans and attitude with the lecturers and a student counsellor. Moreover, participants will be assisted with the application procedure for the university they want to study at.

Before starting each applicant has to pass entry tests in Dutch, English and mathematics. The tuition fees range from EURO 475,00 to EURO 2900,00, depending on whether you only take Dutch classes or join a full preparation class.

Several times a year the VU university organizes an information meeting. The next one will be held on August 13, 2012. The meeting starts at 3.30 p.m. in room 12A-11 (twelfth floor), in the main building of VU, De Boelelaan 1105, Amsterdam.

More information on VU University information page.

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Learn Dutch language and increase your chances to find a job!

Would you like to stay in Holland after your studies? Are you planning to look for a job? Start learning Dutch language at VU University and increase your chances of employment!

VU University Amsterdam has been running various courses of Dutch as a second language (NT2) for already more than 50 years and has accumulated plenty of valuable experience and expertise in this area. Everybody willing to learn Dutch as a second language can find here a course which would best meet his or her needs and fit even the busiest schedule.

People coming to study at VU Amsterdam can choose whether they would like to have lessons during the day or in the evening, join a group or go for the individual lessons, take a general course or focus on a specific area. Thus, the following options are available:

Dutch Day Course. The course is divided into four levels, each of which takes nine weeks to complete. Students following a day course have lessons three to four days a week. Dutch Evening Course. The course is divided into five levels, each of which takes eight weeks to complete. The course is also suitable for people working full time, as the classes are held twice a week from 18.00 to 20.30 in the evening. Dutch Summer Course. This course is especially suitable for the newcomers as it is designed for the complete beginners. The course takes two weeks to complete and the lessons take place every weekday. Dutch State Exam training. A two-day intensive training is designed for those who are planning to sit for the Dutch State Exam (Programme II) and would like to have more practice in accordance with the exam format.Advanced courses of Dutch. People willing to focus on a particular skill can choose from the Academic Dutch course, Medical Dutch, Business Writing and Business Speaking.Individual Dutch lessons. VU University also offers its students an opportunity to take one-to-one classes to follow their own individual programme or work on a particular skill.16 people have voted and like it 75%100Was this article useful for you?Thanks for your vote!
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