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VU-NT2 Academy
University-quality NT2 and Dutch for highly educated professionals and expats. Strong Program I & II.
Why choose VU-NT2 Academy: Online Dutch courses accessible from anywhere. Covers A1 to A2 to B1 to B2 levels. Highly rated in our directory.
At a glance
Type
University
Location
Amsterdam · Netherlands
Format
Online · In person
CEFR levels
A1 · A2 · B1 · B2
Key facts
Researched 2026-06-10Based
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pricing
Average of EUR 19 per hour of instruction (per Blik op Werk listing). Full course prices vary by programme and are not listed as a single flat fee.
Formats
in-person, self-paced (home study component)
Levels
A1 to B2, with multi-period tracks (4 to 5 periods of 9 weeks) preparing learners for Staatsexamen NT2 Programma II
Accreditation
Blik op Werk keurmerk
Best for
Expats, international students and civic integration participants (havo level or higher) preparing for the NT2 State Exam in Amsterdam
VU-NT2 Academy is the Dutch as a second language institute of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, located on the VU campus in the Zuidas district. It holds the independently audited Blik op Werk quality mark and runs four intake periods per year with homogeneous, highly educated learner groups averaging around 18 students. It is a recognised mainstream provider for NT2 State Exam preparation rather than a low-cost or online-first option.
- Run by Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on the VU campus at De Boelelaan 1105, Zuidas
- Holds the Blik op Werk keurmerk with annual independent audits
- Prepares students for the Staatsexamen NT2 Programma II
- Four intake periods per year at each level
- Offers daytime, evening and August summer courses plus in-company training
Best for
NT2 Program INT2 Program IIAcademic
Sources & verification
Official: https://vu.nl/en/education/vu-nt2
Listings on The Dutch Directory are sourced from official registers (Blik op Werk, DUO, Staatsexamen NT2, CNaVT), institution websites, and verified expat platforms. How we rank.
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