For which Dutch course for Speakers of Other Languages can I register?

If you have not yet followed a Dutch course for Speakers of Other Languages at UCT or if it has been more than a year ago, you should read the following information carefully:

If you not have any prior knowledge of Dutch, you should register for a Dutch level 1 course. If you do already have prior knowledge, you will need to decide whether you want to follow a day course or an evening course: 

• Day course
  If you would like to register for a day course, you will need to fill in the registration form, after which we will register for an orientation test. After your registration, we will send you an invoice of 50 euros (which will later be deduced from your registration fee). After the test, you will immediately receive your result and we will register for a course that is most suitable for you. The result of this test is binding. If the test points towards a Dutch level 6 course, we will ask you to take the ITNA test as well. You will not take the ITNA test on the same day of the orientation test.
   
• Evening course
  You can register online for the evening course of your choice. We will also register you for an orientation test. You can find the date of the orientation test of the course of your choice on the course page.

Have you already follow a Dutch course for Speakers of Other Languages at UCT the past year, you should read the following information carefully:

• If you pass the final test of your course (with a final score of 10/20 or higher), you may register for a follow-up course. Since places are limited, we recommend registering before receiving your final result to secure your spot.

• If you fail the final test (with a final score of 9/20 or lower), you may either retake the course or register for a follow-up course. In the latter case, you will need to take a mandatory orientation test to determine whether you are ready to move on.

• You can take a placement test at least three weeks after the final test. This test is mandatory and can only be taken once. If you do not attend the test and fail to notify UCT in advance, your course fee will be forfeited.

• If you score 5/20 or lower on the final test, you will not be eligible to enroll in any Dutch course with us for the next six months. During that time, we recommend taking a less intensive course elsewhere. After six months, you may take a new placement test, provided you submit proof that you have completed a course elsewhere.