Click here to sign up for a trial lesson or a level intake.

Are you interested in learning a new language? Would you like the opportunity to meet our teachers, learn more about our school and language courses, and experience a trial lesson before making a decision? We invite you to join us for our open day and ‘borrel’ on Saturday, 29 March at Gerard Doustraat 220.

Cannot make the date? On 4 April, we will meet online. Click here for the online open evening schedule.

Our open day is the perfect opportunity to explore your language learning options at Taalhuis Amsterdam. You can join trial lessons for various Taalhuis languages, and attend intake sessions to determine your needs This will help you find the course that suits you best before signing up. While the trial lessons take place in our classrooms, you’re welcome to join the ‘borrel’ at our café, where you can enjoy drinks and bites, chat with fellow students and teachers, and take a look at our language-themed merchandise.

Trial lessons and intake sessions are completely free and you can join as many sessions as you want. Please reserve your spot in advance.

Click here to sign up for a trial lesson or a level intake.

Open day program
13:00 – Doors open
13:30-14:00 – “All About Taalhuis” presentation by Myrte
13:30-17:00 – Trial lessons and intake sessions
13:00-17:00 – School market and borrel

Children:

14:00-14:30 – English for children – PreA1.1 starters (Young learners, ages 6-9) with Jonathan
14:30-15:30 – English intakes for children
15:00-15:30 – English for children – Preschoolers (ages 4-6) with Charlotte
15:30-16:00 – French for children – Preschoolers (ages 4-6) with Charlotte
15:00-15:30 – Turkish for children – Preschoolers (ages 4-6) with Yüsra
15:30-16:00 – Turkish for children – PreA1.1 starters (Young learners, ages 6-9) with Yüsra

Adults:

Arabic
14:30-15:00 – All about our Arabic courses with Heba
15:00-15:30 – Introduction to MSA/Levantine Arabic with Heba
15:30-16:00 – Levantine Arabic B1+ conversation with Heba
16:00-16:30 – Egyptian Arabic A1.1 (beginners) with Nehal
16:30-17:00 – Egyptian Arabic B1 conversation with Nehal
16:00-17:00 – MSA/Levantine Arabic intakes

Dutch
14:00-14:30 – All about our Dutch courses with Lieke
14:30-15:00 – Dutch A1.1 (beginners) with Johannes (FULL)
15:00-15:30 – Dutch A2+ conversation with Johannes
15:30-16:00 – Dutch B1+ conversation with Johannes
16:00-16:30 – Dutch C1.1 with Elianne
16:30-17:00 – Dutch A1.1 (beginners) with Elianne
16:30-17:00 – Dutch B2+ debate club with Myrte
14:30-17:00 – Dutch intakes

English
14:30-15:30 – Intakes for children and adults with Jonathan

Farsi
15:00-15:30 – Farsi A1.1 (beginners) with Farzad

French
16:00-16:30 – French A1.1 (beginners) with Charlotte
16:30-17:00 – French intakes

Greek
14:30-15:00 – All about our Greek courses with Myrte
15:00-15:30 – Greek A1.1 (beginners) with Myrte
15:30-16:30 – Greek intakes

Hebrew
14:00-14:30 – Hebrew A1.1 (beginners) with Naama

Italian
14:00-14:30 – All about our Italian courses with Francesca
14:30-15:00 – Italian A1.1 (beginners) with Pierfrancesco
15:00-15:30 – Italian A2+ conversation with Pierfrancesco
15:30-16:00 – Italia in vacanza (A1+) with Pierfrancesco
16:00-16:30 – Italia Ieri (B1+) Marzia
16:30-17:00 – Italian bookclub (B1+) with Marzia
14:30-17:00 – Italian intakes

Spanish
14:30-15:00 – All about our Spanish courses with Alberto
15:00-15:30 – Spanish A1.1 (beginners) with Ester
15:00-17:00 – Spanish intakes

Turkish
15:30-16:00 – Turkish A1.1 (beginners) with Filiz
16:00-16:30 – Turkish A2.1 with Yüsra
16:30-17:00 – Turkish Bookclub (B1+) with Yüsra

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FAQ

How can I register for a trial lesson or an intake?
Please fill out the registration form with the required information. You will receive the confirmation for each session you signed up for via email the week before the open day.

What is an intake?
An intake is a short appointment with one of our teachers to decide which course or what type of lessons (private or group) would be the most appropriate for your level and needs. Unlike a level assessment, you will not take a comprehensive test or get a certificate.

I can’t make it to the open day, when is the next one?
If you cannot make it to our on-location open day, you are very welcome to join us on Friday, 4 April for a virtual learning experience. Check out this page for the online open evening schedule and fill in the registration form to sign up for a trial lesson or an intake.

I am a student at Taalhuis, can I still join?
Of course! The open day is open for everyone and we’re happy to welcome our students too. If you want to enroll in a course but are not sure about your level, you can have an intake or join trial lessons to have a sneak peek of the courses you want to join. You can also just come by to catch up, say hi, and chat with our teachers and other students while you’re enjoying your drinks during our borrel.

Can I schedule a level assessment for another time?
Yes! Please email us at info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl and we will contact you to make an appointment. The intake session will take approximately 15-20 minutes and will be on location or online (via Zoom).

I have another question.
Email us at info@taalhuisamsterdam.nl and we will respond as soon as possible.