The ETC Acculturation Courses are designed for Indonesian students preparing to study at Dutch Higher Education Institutes. These courses focus on Dutch culture (60%) and basic language skills (40%), helping students adapt more easily to life in the Netherlands. Led by ETC lecturers, the programme also offers a great chance to meet and connect with fellow students from across Indonesia who are also heading abroad. In addition, the ABCDutch Programme prepares participants for the inburgeringsexamen (basic civic integration exam) required by the Dutch Embassy in Jakarta. It covers essential Dutch language and cultural knowledge to help ensure success in the exam and a smooth transition into Dutch society.

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The ABCDutch Programme is a specially designed preparatory course for individuals planning to take the Basic Civic Integration Examination Abroad (Basisinburgeringsexamen) at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Jakarta. This programme focuses on equipping participants with essential Dutch language skills and a foundational understanding of Dutch society and culture, in line with the requirements of the exam. It serves as an ideal first step for those who wish to live in the Netherlands and are required to pass this civic integration exam as part of the visa process.

Admission Requirements

Requirements 1. For ETC Students: •Must have completed at least the Basic 1 level in the regular programme. •Students who have completed Basic 1 but postponed their studies for more than one term (three months) are required to take a placement test before re-enrolling. 2. For Non-ETC Students: •Those who already possess basic Dutch language skills are required to take a placement test before enrollment. Note: 1. The placement test fee is IDR 150,000. 2. In case of any confusion or dispute, ETC management reserves the right to make the final decision regarding entry-level placement.

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