Private Dutch lessons in higher education
Passing your Dutch course, preparing an oral exam, studying in Dutch: a coach who works on your courses and deadlines, at home anywhere in Belgium or online.
Dutch, an exam subject like any other
In many programmes, such as economics, management, law or communication, Dutch is on the curriculum with its own exam, often written and oral. It counts towards your average just like your other courses.
The level required quickly goes beyond secondary school: reading a newspaper article, summarising a text, defending a point of view orally, mastering the vocabulary of your field.
The coach starts from your course notes, your own notes and the exam guidelines. They go over the grammar you are missing, then get you speaking in every session. Lessons fit around your timetable and your exam revision period.
See also our private Dutch lessons at every level and all our private lessons in higher education.
What we work on in Dutch in higher education
Needs vary from one programme to another. The plan is built around your situation.
Passing the Dutch course
Grammar, course vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing: we prepare the exam format as much as the language.
Taking the oral exam
Presenting a topic, answering questions, holding a conversation without searching for words: fluency is built by speaking every week.
Studying in Dutch
Taking a Dutch-taught bachelor's degree in Flanders or Brussels, or preparing the language test required for enrolment: comprehension, writing and speaking.
How does it work?
Analysis of the situation and goals
A My Sherpa educational advisor gets in touch and analyses the pupil's needs.
Designing the coaching programme
Your educational advisor proposes a suitable programme.
Coach selection
Your educational advisor selects the coach who suits your needs and your schedule.
Coaching follow-up
Throughout the programme of lessons, your educational advisor follows up and remains available.
Dutch at other levels
Other subjects in higher education
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Success rate
Students who reach the goals set with their educational advisor.
A Dutch coach at ease with university level
Your educational advisor reviews your programme, your Dutch course and your deadlines with you, then selects a coach at ease with this level. They remain your contact throughout.
Lessons take place at home anywhere in Belgium, or online, on weekdays and at weekends, including during the study period before exams.
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Dutch in higher education: your questions
Yes. The coach works on your documents: the course notes, the texts covered in class, the exam guidelines and past exam questions if you have them. They train both the written and the oral parts.
Yes. The coach first checks what you still know, then goes back over the grammar and vocabulary basics you need for your course. The earlier you start in the term, the easier it is to catch up.
Yes. Preparation covers the test format as much as the language: listening and reading comprehension, writing and speaking. Check with your institution which test and which level are required.
From €40/h, like all private lessons in higher education. The number of sessions depends on your starting level and the deadline: your educational advisor sends you a quote, with no commitment.
As early as possible in the term. Speaking with ease is built by speaking every week: a few regular sessions prepare you better than a block just before the exam.
