The Dutch State Exam NT2

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Tijd voor Taal in Utrecht offers thorough NT2 courses to help you ace the state exam.

B1

The Dutch State exam Program I

Vocational education level

Goal:

For people who want to study or work at a vocational level. This demonstrates that you have sufficient command of the Dutch language for daily communication.

Skills:

Listen

Comprehension of spoken language on everyday topics

Read

Understanding common texts from everyday life

Speak

Have simple conversations about familiar topics

To write

Short, clear texts such as emails and letters

B2

The Dutch State exam Program II

Higher education level

Goal:

For those who want to study at a university of applied sciences or university. Requires a higher and more complex command of Dutch.

Skills:

Read

Understanding longer, more complex texts on a variety of subjects

Listen

Comprehension of spoken language on everyday topics

Speak

Participate fluently in discussions and express complex ideas

To write

Clear, detailed texts on complex topics

General

  • Both programs consist of four exam components: reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
    All exams are computer-based.
  • You will receive a separate certificate for each completed component.
  • Only when you have passed all four components will you receive the State Exam NT2 diploma.
  • It is not mandatory to take the State Exam B1 before taking the State Exam B2.
  • You can choose Program II directly if your level allows it.