Dutch Language Course for Beginners A0->A1 - Starterpack

Kickstart School

This 24-hour Dutch course for beginners (A0=>A1 - Starterpack) teaches you survival-level Dutch, helping you grasp the language structure and practice everyday communication.

Kickstart School also introduces key cultural aspects to help you feel at home. Interactive group lessons keep you engaged, learning from both the instructor and fellow students. Our online platform, KickstartNet, supports your progress by reinforcing your knowledge.

Introduction

Kickstart School's 24-hour Dutch course for beginners (A0=>A1 - Starterpack) emphasizes learning by doing, equipping you with the skills to handle everyday situations. Using a communicative approach, you will start speaking Dutch from your very first lesson (30% Dutch, 70% English). The maximum group size is 8 for online classes and 10 for face-to-face sessions. The course runs for a total of 24 hours. The course covers vocabulary, grammar, language functions, and culture. We apply the flipped classroom concept, requiring 2–3 hours of preparation before each class to ensure better learning outcomes.

Target Group

Our group courses are designed for middle to highly educated professionals who are motivated to combine self-study with guided lessons. Courses are available from beginner (A0) to advanced (C1) levels.

Course Content & Teaching Methods

The course covers real-life communication, integrating grammar and vocabulary through practical exercises. It consists of two main components:

• Teacher-led group lessons (online or in-person)
• E-learning: varied assignments on our online platform

Learning objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Introduce yourself and others
• Use basic greetings and everyday phrases
• Answer simple questions about yourself
• Listen, understand and participate in slow conversations with pauses
• Recognise very basic phrases from everyday situations
• Be able to order in shops and restaurants
• Describe complaints to a doctor

Intake Procedure

There is no need to do an intake. You can register for the course of your choice and you will be contacted to confirm the booking, subject to availability.

Instruction Language

30% Dutch and 70% English