Language courses
Brushing up on your German, raising your English to an academic level or learning a new language? At ACTO, you get high-quality language training.
Useful to know: all ACTO language courses are open to VUB students and staff members. Most of the courses in the open range are also open to all other interested persons.
English language courses
Semester 1
Academic English 1- available as an elective course - registration open until 24/09/2024
Academic English 2 - available as an elective course - registration open until 24/09/2024
English for lecturers: Grammar and Practice- those who work outside VUB and who are interested in the module can write to acto@vub.be
English for lecturers: Vocabulary Expansion- those who work outside VUB and who are interested in the module can write to acto@vub.be
Semester 2
Information available from January 2025
Italian language courses
Semester 1
General Italian level A1- registration is open until 30/09/2024
General Italian level A2- registration is open until 30/09/2024
Semester 2
Information available from January 2025
German language courses
Semester 1
No German offer in 2024-2025
Modern Greek language courses
Year course
Modern Greek level 1- registration is open until 30/09/2024
Modern Greek level 2- registration is open until 30/09/2024
Language tests
A study programme in another language, a new job... in many situations, you need to be able to provide official proof of your language level. Do you need an officially recognised language certificate?
ACTO can help you with your English, Dutch and French language tests. Check the different tests we offer and book a test via their respective websites or on our campus.
Language support for VUB students
Find a Tandem buddy
Keep Writing Thursdays
Language support for VUB staff
Academic Dutch for academics
Bespoke language workshops
Contact us
Would you like to find out more about our courses or services? Do you have a requirement for a bespoke service? Would you like to enrol for a language test? Feel free to submit your queries to us and together we will work out what ACTO can do for you.
Location: VUB Main Campus: Pleinlaan 2, 1050 Brussel - Building B, 2nd floor, room B2.11
E-mail: acto@vub.be 
Tel: +32 2 629 10 68
When: Tuesday and Thursday from 09:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 01:00 p.m. to 04:00 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: available by e-mail
Because we would like to take the time to deal with your request, we would ask that you report at the latest half an hour before closing time. This will enable us to respond to your questions in detail.