Dutch and English summer courses
In close cooperation with Utrecht University Summer School, Babel offers each year more than 30 language summer courses for Dutch and English. Duration 1 to 6 weeks, in July and August. Besides the language programmes, we offer furnished housing and many social activities. The Utrecht Summer School courses take place at different locations and campuses in Utrecht.
The summer courses for 2019 will be published in December 2018.
Dutch language Summer School courses
| Course | Start → End level | Start dates |
| Dutch Language Level 1 (A1-) | 0 → A1 | July and August |
| Dutch Language for Beginners (A2) | 0 → A2 | July |
| Dutch Language Level 2 (A1+) | A1 → A1+ | July and August |
| Dutch Language Level 3 (A2) | A1+ → A2 | July and August |
| Dutch Language Level 4 (B1) | A2 → B1 | July |
| Dutch Language Level 5 (B2) | B1 → B2 | July |
| Dutch Language Level 6 (B2/C1) | B2 → B2+ | July |
| Dutch Language Level 7 (C1) | B2+ → C1 | July |
| Dutch Language Level 8 (C1+) | C1 → C1+ | July |
| Dutch Language for German-Speaking Students (B2) | 0 → B2 | July |
| Dutch Language, Literature and History for Interpreters (C1) | C1 → C1 | August |
| Dutch Language and Culture for Interpreters (C1) | C1 → C1 | July |
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Enrolling with a DUO loan
In the summer, Babel offers intensive and extensive courses in Dutch a second language. Students with a DUO loan can only enroll on Dutch summer courses at Utrecht Summer School if their language trainer gives their approval at the intake interview or at the end of the last course attended at Babel. Next, you can enroll for a language course via the Utrecht Summer School website. When enrolling, please specify that you have a DUO loan in the ‘comments’ section. Enrollment is possible up to 6 weeks prior to the start of the course.
English language Summer School courses
| Course | Start → End level | Start dates |
| Cambridge English Level 2 (B1) | A2+ → B1 | July |
| Cambridge English Level 3 (B1+) | B1 → B1+ | July |
| Cambridge English Level 4 (B2) | B1+ → B2 | July and August |
| Cambridge English Level 5 (B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July |
| Cambridge English Level 6 (C1) | B2+ → C1 | July and August |
| Cambridge English Level 7 (C1+) | C1 → C1+ | July |
| Cambridge English Level 8 (C2) | C1+ → C2 | August |
| Cambridge English Advanced (C1) | B2- → C1 | July |
| English for Academic Purposes (B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July and August |
| IELTS Exam Preparation course (B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July |
| Spoken English (B2+) | B2- → B2+ | July |
| TOEFL Exam Preparation course (B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July |
| Writing for Publication – PhD (C1) | B2 → C1 | August |
Curious about our regular English courses?