We have a wide range of courses to offer: from beginner courses to courses for speakers of German and courses for foreign doctors. The James Boswell Instituut can help everybody, whether they are students who would like to learn the basics of Dutch, people who would like to take the Staatsexamen or people who simply want to perfect their Dutch language skills.
Placement test
Especially for non-Dutch speakers the James Boswell Instituut has developed a placement test with which you can assess your language level. You do not need to do this placement test if you wish to follow an Elementary course. For all other course levels the placement test is mandatory. This test has two parts (multiple choice questions and a writing task) which are marked by a language trainer. If in doubt, the trainer will contact you for an interview. Please note that it can take up to 5 working days until your language level is assessed. You can do the placement test online via this website.
Speech therapy
Good pronunciation is important for being understood. If this causes you any problems, you can make a free appointment with our speech therapist. She assesses your pronunciation difficulties and gives suggestions on how you can overcome them. If you are a Boswell student at level A, B1 or B2, you can also enroll the speech therapy course.
Summer courses
This summer we offer courses through the Utrecht Summer School. Temporary housing is offered and you are invited to an attractive social programme:
» Dutch Language and Culture for European Union Interpreters
» Legal Dutch for European Union Interpreters
» Dutch Language for German-Speaking Students
» Dutch Language Level 1 + 2 + 3
» Dutch Language Level 5
» Dutch Language Level 6
» Dutch Language: Erasmus Intensive Language Course
Regular courses
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