Language
Everything starts with language! Language is important to build a network and to find a study or job. For example, for most MBO courses you need B1 level Dutch and for a HBO and WO course B2 or higher. If you want to work, B2 level Dutch is often expected. If you want to do an English-language course or the medical assessment, you will also have to deal with language requirements. The UAF can support you with this.
What can the UAF do for me?
Dutch
If you integrate via the Education Route or the B1 route, you will receive Dutch language lessons through your municipality. Do you want to study? Then you often need a high level of Dutch. Discuss the possibilities with your municipality. Can't figure it out? Then the UAF can help you advise you.
Do you not have a residence permit yet and do you want to study? Make sure you first reach B1 language level. This can be done, for example, with the help of de UAF Academy.
Also the free online Language Accelerator Program The UAF can help you quickly learn Dutch up to level B1.
Have you reached B1 language level? Then contact us to discuss the possibilities.
Professional language
Professional language is language that belongs to a specific profession. Consider, for example, legal or medical professions, but also in technology or construction. If you want to study or do work that requires professional language, the UAF can help you. We will give you advice about the courses you need and where it is best to do them.
If you want to work in healthcare. Please also take a look at the page support with the medical assessment. Here you can find more information about the medical assessment, how it works and what the language requirements are.
English
If you want to follow an English-language study programme in the Netherlands, an IELTS or TOEFL certificate is often required. Even with Dutch-language education, a certain level of English is sometimes expected. The UAF can support you in this regard during the preparation and courses.
Note: Do you want support from us for an English-language education? You must first get your Dutch at language level B1.
What are the fees?
We do not reimburse integration courses. Please contact DUO or your municipality.
Outside the integration process on, can we possible reimburse the costs of your language course and any travel expenses. This depends on your personal situation. If compensation is not possible, we can help you arrange a loan.
When can the UAF help?
Whether the UAF can help you depends on your personal situation.
Preparing to study in the Netherlands
You can apply for support from the UAF if you meet these conditions:
- You have applied for asylum or you have a residence permit based on asylum.
- You want to study at MBO level 3 or 4, HBO or university.
- You have completed at least 10 years of education.
- You started with or you speak Dutch at B1 level.
Don't speak Dutch at B1 level yet and want to learn it online through self-study? Then register with the UAF AcademyTo use the UAF Academy, you need Dutch or English at least at A2 level.
Do you want to study in the Netherlands?
This is possible if you have a minimum command of Dutch at B1 level (also for English-language courses).
Have you already studied and do you want to start working right away?
Often it is necessary that you follow a training or course to practice your profession in the Netherlands. Contact the UAF to discuss what you need.
How can you register?
Please fill out the contact form below.
Get in touch
Do you have a question for us?
- Please fill out the contact form (in Dutch or English). We'll get back to you as soon as possible.
or
- Call 030 – 252 08 35 (available by telephone Monday to Thursday from 10.00:14.00 am to XNUMX:XNUMX pm).
Before we register you at the UAF, we will first contact you to discuss your request for help and how we can support you exactly.