Dutch Language Courses for Children
and High School Students



The following Dutch language courses for children are available through the Ottawa Catholic School Board in partnership with the Nederlandse School Ottawa.   Children can enroll at any time.  Click on the course of your choice for detailed information.  


Kindergarten

Lotte and Zoe Kindergarten

Course Description

Learn Dutch (Nederlands) and have fun at the same time.  Through listening and speaking, learn Dutch in a playful way.  We play games, we sing, we do arts and crafts, we watch movies, we do little projects and we celebrate Sinterklaas.

Course Materials

All materials will be provided by De Nederlandse School Ottawa.

Further Details
 
Target Audience: Children from 4 to 7 years old
Teacher: Marja van der Burght
Location: St. Thomas More Elementary School
1620 Blohm Drive
Ottawa, K1G 5N6 
(office: 613-739-7131)
Time: Every Saturday, 9:30-12:00 AM
Duration: 80 hours (32 Saturdays).  Course runs from September 12, 2009, to June 5, 2010
Partners: This course is offered under the auspices of the Ottawa Catholic School Board
Registration: September 12, 2009, 9:00-12:00 AM, at St. Thomas More; or
contact
Marja van der Burght any time (see below)
Course fees: A $10 consumables fee is charged by the Ottawa Catholic School Board.  Also, a voluntary contribution (starting at $70 per year for one student) to De Nederlandse School Ottawa is appreciated to offset the cost of class materials. Half of the amount of your contribution is tax deductible
More information: See the Ottawa Catholic School Board website continuingeducation.ottawacatholicschools.ca/content.php?doc=23 or call the Board at 613-228-3338;
or contact Marja at 613-730-8416 or email her at marja.van.der.burght@hotmail.com




Elementary Level

Laura with Elementary class

Course Description

This class offers a little bit of everything: listening, speaking, reading, writing, games, songs, projects. The children will learn about food, and the customs and culture of the Low Countries (The Netherlands and Belgium). Together with the Kindergarten class we celebrate Sinterklaas.

Course Materials

All materials will be provided by De Nederlandse School Ottawa.

Further Details
 
Target Audience: Children from 8 to 14 years old (who have no difficulties with reading and writing)
Teacher: Marja van der Burght
Location: St. Thomas More Elementary School
1620 Blohm Drive
Ottawa, K1G 5N6 
(office: 613-739-7131)
Time: Every Saturday, 9:30-12:00 AM
Duration: 80 hours (32 Saturdays).  Course runs from September 12, 2009, to June 5, 2010
Partners: This course is offered under the auspices of the Ottawa Catholic School Board
Registration: September 12, 2009, 9:00-12:00 AM, at St. Thomas More; or
contact 
Marja van der Burght any time (see below)
Course fees: A $10 consumables fee is charged by the Ottawa Catholic School Board.  Also, a voluntary contribution (starting at $70 per year for one student) to De Nederlandse School Ottawa is appreciated to offset the cost of class materials.  Half of the amount of your contribution is tax deductible
More information: See the Ottawa Catholic School Board website continuingeducation.ottawacatholicschools.ca/content.php?doc=23 or call the Board at 613-228-3338;
or contact Marja at 613-730-8416 or email her at marja.van.der.burght@hotmail.com


Kindergarten