This summer, our students can take advantage of two great opportunities: the Taalunie Zomercursus Nederlands in Gent (Belgium) and the ALCS Nederlandse Zomercursus in Sheffield.
Gent
The Taalunie Zomercursus in Gent lasts 2 weeks (3-16 August 2025) and starts at CEFR level B1+. There is a selection process and we have THREE places available for Sheffield Students on this course. This course is particularly suitable for Intermediate+ students.
Before you go, there is an online preparatory phase and participants are invited to a de-briefing in the autumn following the course. The great thing about Gent is that you can choose a pathway that suits your interests:
- media en politiek
- kunst en literatuur
- zakelijk en literair vertalen
- didactiek en taalkunde
There is a selection process (an online test) and you'll have to write a short motivation letter. This may sound daunting, but it is all very manageable. De Taalunie Zomerschool is a super course with a proven track record of enthusiastic participants. And why not spend two weeks in Ghent in summer with a great group of international students?
Please drop Filip De Ceuster an email if you are interested: f.deceuster@sheffield.ac.uk. The deadline for expressing your interest is 12 February 2025.
I can’t recommend this Summer School enough. The friends I made, the things I learnt and the confidence I built will stay with me (hopefully) forever.
Lena Bradley
Dual Modern Languages and Linguistics (Dutch, French)
Read Lena's full report of the Taalunie Summer Course here.
Sheffield
The ALCS Zomercursus is organised by the Association for Low Countries Studies in the UK and Ireland (also sponsored by the Taalunie, Netherlands Embassy and Flanders House). Like last year, the 2025 edition will take place in Sheffield and runs from 29 June until 5 July 2025.
The theme of the 2025 Summer School is: Baked In(gebakken). Dutch language and cultures through a culinary lense
his Summer School is open to all learners of Dutch. We offer language tuition and workshops at a level appropriate for you.
Places are limited, but we have a good number available. Priority will be given to applicants who are currently enrolled or plan on enrolling in a Dutch language program at a UK institution. Please apply before 25 March via this form.
To get an idea of the ALCS Summer course read this 2024 report
The confidence boost that I got from the ALCS Summer School cannot be overstated: after a week of making friends and spending time with other Dutch learners that were equally keen to practise, I felt so much more capable.
Rebs Nelsey
BA Modern Languages and Cultures
Two Summer Schools at a glance
TAALUNIE – Belgium: Gent |
ALCS – UK: Sheffield |
3 - 16 augustus 2025 |
29 juni - 5 juli 2025 |
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For current Intermediate students of Dutch and those on their Year Abroad (B1+) |
For all students of Dutch, from complete beginner to advanced |
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There will be a €220 fee + travel costs |
Travel to and from Sheffield and a fee of £120. A number of bursaries are available. |
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There is a selection process. We have 3 places available for Sheffield students |
We ask you a few questions to and there is a process and we have about 10-12 places reserved. |
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Deadline for expressing your interest: 12 February 2025 – contact Filip De Ceuster |
Deadline for expressing your interest: 25 March 2025 – via this form |
