Preparation program for obtaining a language certificate
Babel offers a professional language program to help you prepare for the assessment. By following the steps below, you can reach the required language level. On average, it takes one and a half years to prepare and reach the correct language level (from A0). However, this can vary depending on your available (self) study time and your current language level. Would you like to determine your current language level to know which course you can start with? Then take our free and non-binding level test and get a good indication of your current language level.
MBO-professions (e.g., nurse)
Step 1: Beginners Dutch course (A0-A2).
Step 2: Intermediate Dutch course (A2-B1).
Step 3: Exam training Dutch language certificate for healthcare professionals B1.
Step 4: Assessment.
HBO-professions (e.g., physiotherapists, physician assistants, midwives and registered dental hygienist)
Step 1: Beginners Dutch course (A0-A2).
Step 2: Intermediate Dutch course (A2-B1).
Step 3: Upper-Intermediate Dutch course (B1-B2).
Step 4: Exam training course State Exam NT2 Program II.
Step 5: State Exam NT2 Program II.
WO-professions (e.g., doctors, dentists, pharmacists, psychotherapists, health care psychologists and clinical technologists)
Step 1: Beginners Dutch course (A0-A2)
Step 2: Intermediate Dutch course (A2-B1)
Step 3: Upper-Intermediate Dutch course (B1-B2).
Step 4: Advanced Dutch course (B2 → C1)
Step 5: Exam training Dutch language certificate for healthcare professionals B2+
Step 6: Assessment.
Virtual classroom or in Utrecht
We offer all courses both in the virtual classroom and at our location in the center of Utrecht. Most courses have different levels of intensity: 1, 2 or 4 lessons per week. You can choose the one that best suits your personal situation.
Frequently asked questions
Are things still not quite clear? Then take a look at our page with frequently asked questions.