This language school is affiliated with University of Amsterdam, and UvA students enjoy a discount…read moreon classes. They have very good teachers and offer courses in many languages such as Dutch, English, Italian, Chinese, etc. They also provide a certificate at the end of the course (which may be handy in case you need to take inburgerencursus). I took the Beginners I/II Intensive and Intermediate I Intensive, and I learned a lot. The teacher was amazing and really paid attention to pronunciation and grammar. Everything was explained clearly with plenty of in-class exercises. After the first 2 weeks, I was able to understand basic Dutch conversations and most signage. Now after both courses, I understand more and can have a basic conversation with Dutch people. The courses aren't cheap, but I think what makes UvA Talen stand out among all the language schools is the quality of their instructors. Gwynn was my "docent" and she was amazing! Just remember that the more you practice, the better you get! So the classes will give you a good foundation to build upon, and you should practice outside of class, watch Dutch TV, etc.

Everything is in Dutch. Due to Covid, there is no one to speak to on the phone. Everything has to…read morebe in Dutch. Your class handouts will only be in Dutch. Your book is for someone who knows Dutch to learn ENGLISH. I do not understand for a language school that you just expect to teach in Dutch and have new students understand. It's an expensive course, I would like any focus to help students learn the language they are paying for. Also give students more than a week to get the book. It's so last minute, half our class was missing their books. When I asked the course materials early to avoid this, I was told the course materials were only a book. I later find out that it should be the book PLUS and online subscription. Just make your course and its requirements easier for the students to succeed. For something so expensive, there are 0 refunds the second class starts when you find the course recommended for beginners and have 0 clue what is happening in class because it's in basically in full Dutch. The course is marketed for absolute beginners.