Bridge Club

ETC Language Clubs: Dutch for Young Learners and Beyond The ETC Clubs offer a variety of Dutch-language programs designed for both young learners and those who want to improve their speaking skills. The Kinderklas series (A, B, and C) is tailored for children aged 10–14 and focuses on building a foundation in Dutch through fun, interactive lessons. Starting with simple introductions in Kinderklas A, students progress to more complex topics like hobbies, holidays, and emotions in Kinderklas B and C. To support continued learning, the Bridge Class helps transition students from Kinderklas to youth-level programs through competence training and project-based learning. For those with a Dutch foundation, Conversation Classes (A, B, and C) offer a supportive environment to practice speaking: • Conversation A: for Basic 1–2 level • Conversation B: for Basic 3–Intermediate 1 • Conversation C: for Intermediate 2–Advanced 2 Led by experienced teachers, these courses are designed to boost fluency, confidence, and enjoyment in learning Dutch.

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Bridge Class: Transitioning from Children to Youth Programmes Since 2021, ETC has introduced the Bridge Class to help students smoothly transition from our Children’s classes (Kinderklassen) to our Youth programmes (ages 12 and up). This class is designed to bridge the learning gap and offer extended opportunities for children to continue developing and mastering their Dutch language skills. Course Materials: ETC Worksheets including a short review of Kinderklassen B & C, extended competence training, language diversification, and project-based learning.

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Requirements: • Completion of the Children’s Programme (Kinderklas) Level C at ETC. • Children aged 10 years or older (recommended age or ready to progress to the next level). • A placement test is required for students who have postponed their studies for two or more course periods, or have basic Dutch knowledge equivalent to Level C of the Children’s Programme from another institution.

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