What does Atlas do for you?
What does Atlas do for you?
- You will receive information about the Dutch language course. You can contact Atlas for enrolment or information on A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1 courses in Antwerp.
- You will discuss why, when, where and how you want to learn Dutch. Some schools also organise online courses.
- You may be asked to take a logic test.
- Together with a staff member, you will look into which course suits you best. You can start at different times of the year. The duration and price of the course vary from school to school.
- Are you learning Dutch to study in higher education? Check with Atlas to see if you can get a scholarship to Linguapolis.
Test to start a Dutch language course or training at VDAB or CVO
This test is free of charge. When to take this test:
- You already speak a little Dutch. You will take a test to find out at which level you can start.
- You have already taken courses and your last Dutch course has been a long time ago. You take the test to find out which level you can start at.
- You want to take a training course with VDAB or a CVO, and you need a certain entry level of Dutch to start. Don't reach that level? Atlas gives you advice.
Where can you learn Dutch?
You can learn Dutch in different schools in Antwerp. Atlas will help you find the school that suits you best.
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Ligo, Centrum voor Basiseducatie (CBE) Antwerp
Ligo Antwerp runs Dutch language courses for adults who are slow to learn or cannot yet read or write.
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Centrum voor Volwassenenonderwijs (CVO) (Adult Education Centre)
The CVO provides Dutch language courses to people over 16 who are intermediate to fast learners.
In Antwerp, there are 4 CVOs that organise Dutch language courses. They also organise online courses.
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Linguapolis
Linguapolis runs Dutch courses for adults who have a secondary education diploma and have studied a European language. Linguapolis also offers online courses.
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Learning Dutch for a specific profession
Do you already speak a little Dutch? Would you like to learn a profession? Take a training course combined with Dutch language lessons.
View Nederlandsplusopleiding.be. On this website, you will find training courses to learn a specific profession. Those training courses are combined with a Dutch language course.
Ask for an appointment at Atlas. A staff member will advise you on your options.
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At school
Read moreAre you younger than 18? You learn Dutch at primary or secondary school.
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Dutch for the deaf or hard of hearing
Would you like more information? Email info@cvo-crescendo.be.CVO Crescendo in Mechelen organises Dutch language courses for non-native speakers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Classes are held in Mechelen.
Frequently asked questions
You can speak online with an Atlas employee. You discuss about the civic integration programme and learning Dutch via a video call.
What you need:
- You have a computer, a tablet or a smartphone.
- You have a good internet connection.
- You can pay online with Payconiq, Bancontact app, Maestro or Visa/Mastercard.
- You have two hours (maximum) spare time.
- You are in a quiet place.
Please note: if you need to take a test in Dutch, you will get an appointment at Atlas.
- a valid passport, identity card or residence permit
- Payconic, Bancontact, Maestro or Visa/Mastercard to pay for the Dutch course (maximum €180) and/or textbooks (maximum €58). Read more about the prices.
- (if applicable) certificates from OCMW, VDAB, the asylum centre, civic integration, Dutch language certificates.