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.
Dutch language Summer School courses 2019
| Course | Start- → End level | Start dates |
| Dutch Language Level 1 (A0 → A1-) | A0 → A1- | July and August |
| Dutch Language for Beginners (A0 → A2) | A0 → A2 | Early July and Mid July |
| Dutch Language Level 2 (A1 → A1+) | A1 → A1+ | July and August |
| Dutch Language Level 3 (A1+ → A2) | A1+ → A2 | August |
| Dutch Language Level 4 (A2 → B1) | A2 → B1 | July |
| Dutch Language Level 5 (B1 → B2) | B1 → B2 | July |
| Dutch Language Level 6 (B2 → B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July |
| Dutch Language Level 7 (B2+ → C1) | B2+ → C1 | July |
| Dutch Language and Culture Advanced (C1 → C1+) | C1 → C1+ | August |
| Dutch Language for German-Speaking Students (A0 → B2) | A0 → B2 | July |
| Dutch Language, Literature and History for Interpreters (C1 → C1+) | C1 → C1+ | August |
| Dutch Language and Culture for Interpreters (C1 → C1+) | C1 → C1+ | July |
Dutch language Summer School courses
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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 2019
| Course | Start- → End level | Start dates |
| Cambridge English Preliminary (A2 → A2+) | A2 → A2+ | July |
| Cambridge English Preliminary (A2+ → B1) | A2+ → B1 | July |
| Cambridge English First (B1 → B1+) | B1 → B1+ | July and August |
| Cambridge English First (B1+ → B2) | B1+ → B2 | July and August |
| Cambridge English Advanced (B2 → B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July and August |
| Cambridge English Advanced (B2+ → C1) | B2+ → C1 | July and August |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (C1 → C1+) | C1 → C1+ | August |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (C1+ → C2) | C1+ → C2 | August |
| Cambridge English First Track (B1 → B2) | B1 → B2 | July and August |
| Cambridge English Advanced Track (B2 → C1) | B2 → C1 | July and August |
| Cambridge English Proficiency Track (C1 → C2) | C1 → C2 | July |
| English for Academic Purposes (B2 → B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July and August |
| Writing for Publication – PhD (C1 → C1+) | C1 → C1+ | August |
| Spoken English (B2 → B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July |
| IELTS Preparation (B2 → B2+) | B2 → B2+ | July |
| TOEFL Preparation (B2 → B2+) | B2 → B2+ | August |
| Teaching in English | – | August |
| English preparation course (online) | – | July |
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