Overview
Key facts
- The key characteristics of our Preparatory one-year programme: Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context programme at the University of Antwerp are interaction, a result-orientation approach and high student engagement.
- The one year programme Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context is aimed at non-Dutch-speaking students who want to prepare to enter higher education in Dutch.
- The programme consists of a combination of five language acquisition levels and three modules designed to deepen participants’ knowledge: Academic Study Skills; Culture, Politics and Social Relations; and Dutch Phonetics and Pronunciation.
Accreditation
All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
Programme Structure
Course include:
- Within language acquisition, we start at absolutebeginner-level and finish at Level 5, with theInteruniversity Test for Dutch as a Foreign Languageserving as the final exam.
- Passing this exam meansstudents comply with the language requirements forhigher education and can enrol to study in Dutch at aFlemish university or university college.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Antwerpen, Belgium
Disciplines
Language Studies View 6 other preparation in Language Studies in BelgiumWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You need intermediate knowledge of English, corresponding to level CEFR B1. Native speakers of English and students who attended a secondary school where the language of instruction was English, must have experience of studying a European language as a foreign language.
- The Linguapolis teaching method is based on the assumption that students are familiar with foreign language learning.
You will be required to upload the following documents:
Proof that you have studied English as a foreign languageor (if English is your mother tongue or if English was the language of instruction at your secondary school) proof that you have studied another European language as a foreign language
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents6625 EUR / year≈ 6625 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals4895 EUR / year≈ 4895 EUR / year
Living costs
Antwerpen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The University of Antwerp, The University of Antwerp Fund and mtech+, the career fund for the metal and technology industry in Flanders, provide for a limited number of scholarships for refugees. More information is published on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/centres/linguapolis/academic-dutch-english/one-year-dutch-programme/scholarships-for-refugees/.