Language Proficiency Course 2026/2027 – Stichting Papiamento Corrector
ORANJESTAD – Due to high demand, Fumdacion Corector di Papiamento (FCP) is once again offering a Papiamento Language Proficiency Course.
The first edition, completed this past July, was a great success, with 20 graduates. This new course will be taught by three experienced Papiamento instructors: Mrs. Lilian Hernandez, Sister Rubiela Bernabela, and Mrs. Magriet Pourrier.
The program is open to anyone interested in improving their skills in writing and speaking correct Papiamento.
Course Structure
- Duration: 4 modules, each consisting of 13 lessons
- Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Location: National Library of Aruba (BNA)
- Content: writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills; text editing; application of spelling, grammar, and sentence structure rules
Fees & Certification
- Cost: AWG 500 per module (including course materials)
- Certification: Participants receive a certificate after each module and, upon completion of all four modules, a diploma recognized by the Dutch Examination Board
- Start Date: January 13, 2026
Admission Test
All participants must complete an admission test to assess their basic knowledge of Papiamento spelling and grammar.
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025\
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: EPI Office, Venusstraat 3
- Fee: AWG 25 (payment due no later than October 18, 2025)
- Bank Details: Aruba Bank #6012620190, Fundacion Corector di Papiamento
Registration
Register online or by email: papiamento.aruba@gmail.com