Knowledge of Dutch Society
The course Knowledge of Dutch Society introduces you to Dutch culture and society. This course is suitable for participants with a B1 language level. You will read information and practise conversations about situations you encounter in everyday life.
About the course Knowledge of Dutch Society
About the course Knowledge of Dutch Society
In the course Knowledge of Dutch Society, you will learn about Dutch culture and society. You will read about various cultural and social topics. We will discuss this information together in class. You learn to have conversations about different situations, such as ways of living together in the Netherlands, healthcare, parenting and education, and working in the Netherlands. This will help you find your way around the Netherlands more easily, enable you to interact with others with greater confidence, and expand your vocabulary. At the same time, you’ll be preparing for the KNM integration exam.
Over the course of 16 lessons, you will learn about and discuss:
- living together in the Netherlands;
- healthcare in the Netherlands;
- housing in the Netherlands;
- child-rearing and education in the Netherlands;
- working in the Netherlands;
- public authorities in the Netherlands;
- the Dutch state.
- In Lesson 17, you’ll sit a mock exam.
After the course, you will have a better understanding of how to navigate Dutch rules and customs in everyday situations. You will communicate with greater confidence and have the knowledge you need for the KNM integration exam.
Sessions
This course consists of 17 meetings.
Lesson duration
Each class lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Frequency
In this course, you will have classes once a week.
Self-study
You spend 6 hours per week on self-study.
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for participants in the integration programme who have received theoretical training, have a Dutch language level of B1 (CEFR) and have knowledge of English and/or a modern foreign language. During the course, you will work actively and independently towards your learning objectives, both in class and through self-study.
Determine your language level
Would you like to know which course best suits your language level? We would be happy to help you! Take our free placement test and receive personal advice so that you can get the most out of the course.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Costs
Course price: € 695,-
Excluding course materials
A language course is an investment in yourself. In your self-confidence. In your future in the Netherlands or beyond. That’s why at Babel, we work with you to figure out the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO helps out. Sometimes your employer does. And sometimes you get a discount. Find out what’s possible for you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
Method
Our teaching method combines a structured approach with hands-on working methods. The lessons are active, personal, varied and practical. There is always attention for your pace and learning style. Curious about how we design the course?
Approach
During the meetings you work a lot in small groups or pairs, always under the guidance of an experienced teacher. You’ll discuss familiar everyday situations, so that you can learn the rules and customs and put them into practice straight away.
Teaching Materials
You will be working with the book ‘Welkom in Nederland’. This book has been developed to help you prepare for the integration exam ‘Knowledge of Dutch Society’ (KNM). For self-study, you will receive course materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the sessions. Before the course begins, we will let you know how you will receive the course materials.
Teachers
You will be taught by an experienced teacher who will personally guide you and help you get the best out of yourself. The open atmosphere allows you to learn not only from the teacher, but also from the experiences of other students.
Certificate of Participation
You will receive a certificate of participation from us if you have actively participated in at least 80% of the meetings.
Do you have a question?
info@babel.nl 
030 227 0008 
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