FAQ

Our in-person Dutch courses take place in the heart of Brussels, at 54 Avenue Louise, 1050 Ixelles. This central location is perfectly accessible by public transportation (tram 8, 93, bus 38, 60, Louise metro nearby). It's ideal if you study or live in Brussels and wish to learn Dutch in a professional setting. It is in these facilities that we organize our intensive Dutch courses, our Saturday courses, evening courses, and private Dutch lessons for personalized instruction. If you prefer, the option of remote Dutch courses remains available: wherever you are, you can follow our training with the same expert teachers via a comfortable virtual classroom.

Yes, our online Dutch courses offer the same pedagogical effectiveness as our in-person training. We have developed powerful and interactive video conferencing tools, and our Dutch teachers are specifically trained to facilitate these virtual sessions dynamically. Our Forcing 2.0 method, interactivity, personalized monitoring, and complete access to our e-learning platform are identical for all our Dutch courses, whether delivered online or in person. The choice often depends on your personal preferences, your comfort with computers, or geographical constraints. Our educational advisors can guide you towards the best Dutch course option adapted to your situation.

The main difference is our exclusive specialization in Dutch teaching with a proven success rate for over 40 years in Brussels. Our exclusive "Forcing 2.0" method for Dutch courses offers a highly interactive and verbal approach that accelerates your progress in Dutch oral expression. Unlike traditional methods that focus excessively on isolated learning of grammatical rules, our Dutch courses have you actively practicing the language from the first lesson. Our native, experienced, and passionate Dutch teachers constitute another major advantage, as does our long experience in effectively supporting learners to master Dutch for professional and personal purposes in Belgium.

This method exclusive to our Dutch courses may seem intense, but it's actually a very effective and engaging approach! At the heart of "Forcing 2.0," we have you actively use the Dutch language in concrete situations. You prepare certain tasks at home (reading texts or listening to audio excerpts in Dutch), then in class, you must summarize them in Dutch. Our expert teachers then guide you through error correction, enrichment of your Dutch vocabulary and sentence structures, then practicing your acquired knowledge in new contexts. This interactive process pushes you to speak and use your knowledge immediately, and especially to think in Dutch, which is fundamental for rapid progress in learning Dutch. Rest assured, our teachers create a supportive environment to facilitate your learning!

Absolutely, this reputation for excellence in Dutch teaching has been built on over 40 years of experience in Brussels! Our exclusive "Forcing 2.0" method for Dutch courses is specifically designed to help you progress quickly and effectively. This interactive verbal approach emphasizes active practice and use of Dutch from the first day of class. Our Dutch courses focus on practical vocabulary and sentence structures relevant to real situations, which is particularly effective. Many former students have found that our intensive Dutch courses have significantly improved their language skills in a short time, helping them land their dream job thanks to their mastery of professional Dutch.

The duration to progress from one level in our Dutch courses depends on the chosen formula and your learning pace. As a guide:

• In intensive daytime Dutch courses, you can generally move from one level to another (such as from A2 to B1) in just 2 weeks.
• In evening or Saturday Dutch courses, count about 10 weeks to complete a full level.
• In private Dutch lessons, the duration is totally flexible according to the frequency established with your teacher. We estimate that a module of 30 lessons generally allows you to progress by a complete level. It's important to note that these durations are estimates. Your actual progress in learning Dutch will also depend on your attendance and personal work. We regularly evaluate your progress to adjust your Dutch learning path if necessary.

Yes! Although the Nederlandse Academie is recognized as the expert specialist in Dutch courses in Brussels, we apply the same expertise and quality requirements for teaching other important languages in the Belgian job market. You can also take French, English, German, and Spanish courses with us. We use the same interactive and effective method as for our Dutch courses, with native and qualified teachers for each of these languages. If your professional needs evolve or if you wish to develop other language skills in addition to Dutch, we can continue to support you with the same pedagogical quality.

This is a pertinent question, as oral practice is crucial in learning Dutch. We pay particular attention to the size of our groups. To ensure active participation from each learner and maximize your speaking time in Dutch, we voluntarily limit our collective Dutch course groups to a maximum of 3-6 participants. This reduced size ensures that your Dutch teacher can give you personalized attention, effectively correct your mistakes, and, most importantly, that you have many opportunities to express yourself in Dutch at each session. Our Forcing 2.0 method is designed for you to speak actively during a large part of the Dutch course. You won't risk feeling lost in the crowd!

Apps or less structured courses can be useful for beginning to learn Dutch or acquiring vocabulary, but they quickly reach their limits for developing real fluency in speaking and professional mastery of Dutch. Social promotion courses are often more theoretical, less flexible, delivered in large groups (20-25 participants), and remain passive. Nederlandse Academie's Dutch courses stand out for:

• The proven effectiveness of our Forcing 2.0 method focused on Dutch oral expression, active participation, and rapid progression.
• The quality and expertise of our native, university-educated Dutch teachers trained in our unique pedagogy.
• The flexibility of our Dutch course formulas (day, evening, Saturday, private, online) adapted to professionals.
• Small groups guaranteeing maximum participation in each Dutch course.
• Customization of content to your professional Dutch goals.
• Over 40 years of experience and exclusive specialization in Dutch courses in Brussels. It's an investment for concrete and rapid results, specifically oriented towards your professional needs in Dutch.

This is a legitimate concern if you've had disappointing experiences with other Dutch courses. What makes the difference at the Nederlandse Academie is the unique combination of several factors:

• Our Forcing 2.0 method, specifically developed for oral effectiveness and Dutch automation, which takes you out of the usual passivity in language learning
• Native, experienced, and motivating Dutch teachers who know how to adapt to your pace and overcome your language blocks.
• Mini-groups (3 to 6 people maximum) or private Dutch lessons that ensure maximum attention and intensive practice.
• An emphasis on real and professional communication in Dutch, so that you quickly see the usefulness of your efforts.
• Personalized follow-up and constant encouragement in your Dutch learning. Our experience of over 40 years in teaching Dutch and our high satisfaction rate prove that our approach works where others fail. We are entirely dedicated to your success in learning Dutch.

Yes, absolutely. At the end of your Dutch training journey, after a final evaluation, we issue an official diploma from the Nederlandse Academie. This document attests to your diligent participation in our Dutch courses, your motivation, and especially the level of competence you have reached according to the European CEFR scale (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1). It's a formal recognition of your efforts and your new Dutch skills, issued by a reputable institution specialized for over 40 years in teaching Dutch. It's an excellent addition to your CV that concretely proves your Dutch proficiency to recruiters and your current employer in Belgium.

Absolutely. This is one of the great advantages of our approach to Dutch courses, particularly in private courses but also adaptable in collective courses if the profiles are similar. During the initial assessment and at the beginning of your Dutch training, we discuss your professional objectives and your sector of activity. Your Dutch teacher will then select specific material (news articles, audio excerpts, presentations...) and direct conversations and exercises towards the vocabulary and typical situations in your professional field. Whether you need to master financial jargon in Dutch, discuss IT projects, present a marketing campaign, or manage client relations in Dutch, we customize the content of our courses so that your learning is directly applicable in your specific professional context.

Yes, we have many references from companies and organizations satisfied with our Dutch courses in various sectors in Brussels and Belgium (services, finance, legal, technical, public institutions...). You will find some examples on our website or in our brochure dedicated to professional Dutch courses (G4S, the European Parliament, Daoust, Club Med, the Federal Police, MR, RBFA, Medimarket...). For references more specific to your sector regarding our Dutch courses, please don't hesitate to let us know. Respecting the confidentiality of our clients, and with their prior agreement, we can provide you with relevant contacts or testimonials that illustrate our ability to respond to the linguistic needs of companies like yours with our tailored Dutch courses.

The process begins with an in-depth interview with you and/or an educational manager from the Nederlandse Academie. We discuss your professional background, your current level of Dutch (confirmed by a test), your precise objectives (what level to aim for? for which professional tasks?), the concrete situations where you use or will need to use Dutch, and the type of vocabulary and style required in your sector. We may ask you for examples of professional documents or tasks. Based on this detailed discussion, we develop a personalized Dutch course program proposal, defining the learning objectives, topics to be covered, recommended number of hours, and the Dutch course formula most suited to your needs (often private courses for very specific needs).

This depends considerably on the sector of activity and the type of position sought in Belgium. However, it is generally considered that a B1 level (Independent User) in Dutch courses is a good threshold to start being operational: you can understand the essential points, manage in most common situations, and produce simple and coherent speech in Dutch. For positions requiring more complex interactions in Dutch, negotiations, or document drafting, a B2 level (Independent User - advanced) is often required. The B2 level in Dutch allows you to communicate with ease and spontaneity, understand complex texts, and express yourself clearly and in detail. Our Dutch courses aim to help you reach, or even exceed, the level necessary for your professional ambitions in Belgium.

Your honesty is appreciated, and you are not alone in this case! Many of our students start our Dutch courses with this same reluctance. Our secret lies in several specific approaches. First, our Forcing 2.0 method for teaching Dutch, which is very interactive, avoids the traditional monotony of language courses. We speak, exchange, and constantly practice Dutch in real contexts. Second, our Dutch teachers are selected not only for their linguistic expertise (native, university-educated, trained in our unique approach) but also for their dynamism, empathy, and ability to create a positive atmosphere in Dutch courses. Additionally, as you notice your rapid progress in Dutch – and you will make progress! – your motivation will naturally grow. Seeing that you can express yourself, understand, and be more comfortable in concrete situations in Dutch becomes your best learning driver. Finally, we adapt the course content to be professional and relevant to you.

The quality of our Dutch teachers is one of our greatest prides. Yes, all our teachers are native Dutch speakers and have a university degree, often in linguistics or languages. But we go further: we also select them for their proven experience in teaching Dutch to adults, their dynamism, their passion for teaching, and their ability to apply our Forcing 2.0 method. They perfectly understand the professional stakes of learning Dutch in Belgium and are experts in adapting courses to the specific needs of the working world (professional Dutch vocabulary, interview simulations, professional communication...). They receive continuous training, and their goal is your success in learning Dutch.

We offer great flexibility to adapt our Dutch courses to your professional life rhythm:

• Intensive Dutch daytime courses: Monday to Friday (generally 9:30 AM-1:00 PM), over one or more weeks. This is the fastest formula for Dutch immersion and spectacular progress. Ideal if you can take time off or between jobs. You can even add private Dutch lessons in the afternoons to reinforce the pace and orient these courses towards your specific needs (this is the Premium formula).
• Evening Dutch courses: two evenings per week, after office hours (Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM). Allows regular and progressive learning of Dutch without impacting your workday.
• Saturday morning Dutch courses: one session on Saturday morning (from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM). Perfect if your week is too busy to follow Dutch courses.
• Private Dutch lessons: completely customized, you define the pace, frequency, and schedule directly with your Dutch teacher. Ideal for very specific needs or a very fluctuating schedule.

All these Dutch course formulas can be followed in our premises (Avenue Louise, Brussels) or online.

Yes, of course. Before starting our Dutch courses, it is essential to precisely determine your starting level. We offer a free Dutch level test with no commitment. It generally includes a written part (grammar, vocabulary, Dutch comprehension) and a short oral part. This allows us to evaluate you according to the criteria of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which ranges from level A0 (complete beginner in Dutch) to C2 (mastery). This test helps us direct you to the most suitable group or type of Dutch course so that you can start under optimal conditions and progress effectively in your Dutch learning.

Absolutely! We have developed a secure online platform called "Nedaca@Home" which provides a multitude of resources for learning Dutch. You will find course materials, current affairs articles in Dutch, Dutch grammar explanations, self-correcting grammar exercises, and even conversation topics to help you practice and reinforce what you have learned in class. This Dutch learning platform is accessible to all our students 24/7 and is an excellent complementary tool for home study and preparation between your Dutch courses.

The registration process for our Dutch courses is simple and transparent:

• Contact us: by phone (02/218.47.07), email (info@nedaca.be), or via the form on our website https://nedaca.be/contact to inquire about our Dutch courses.
• Level test & personalized advice: we organize a free Dutch level test (written and oral) to assess your starting point. Then, we discuss with you your language objectives, your availability, and we advise you on the most suitable Dutch course formula.
• Proposal & quote: we send you a clear proposal with details of the recommended Dutch training and the corresponding quote.
• Validation & registration: If the Dutch course proposal suits you, you validate your registration.
• Start of courses: you receive your access to the e-learning platform dedicated to Dutch, and you can start your training on the agreed date! Our team remains at your disposal throughout your Dutch learning journey
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