Preparatory one-year program: Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context
Antwerp, Belgium
Preparatory Program
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
Dutch
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 4,895 euros for EEA students | 6,625 euros for non-EEA students (includes all teaching materials) (subject to yearly revision)
Key Summary
About: This preparatory one-year programme, "Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context", combines scientific research and over 25 years of experience to prepare international students for academic study in Dutch. It's offered by The University of Antwerp, founded in 2003, and ranked in Times Higher Education Millennials, Times Higher Education Young University Ranking and QS 50 under 50. The course develops Dutch language proficiency, academic communication and study skills for university-level courses and research contexts. Keywords: Dutch, language preparation, academic Dutch, language acquisition, intensive training, university preparation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue higher education study, teaching, translation roles.
On the basis of scientific research and more than 25 years of experience Linguapolis, the language institute of the University of Antwerp, has developed methods to teach languages in an effective and motivating way. Our students are taught in stimulating environments and guided by highly skilled teachers. The key characteristics of our program are interaction, a result-orientation approach, and high student engagement.
The one year program 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 program 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.
Why choose the Prep Year at Linguapolis?
- You will become a student at the University of Antwerp which means that you can use your student card to access the university facilities.
- You will be taught by the most experienced language teachers who will fully support you in your learning process and future in Antwerp.
- You can practise Dutch with your language buddy through Taalmaat.
- You will make friends for life during all kinds of cultural and social activities.