Exam B2+ for Medical professions – reading and writing
Location: Nieuwegracht 94, Utrecht
Level: Advanced (B2/C1)
Did you obtain your medical degree abroad and would you like to work in healthcare here? In order to work in the Dutch healthcare sector, registration in the BIG register is mandatory. Healthcare workers must obtain a language certificate for this. The language level for academic professions is B2+. This group of healthcare providers must obtain the B2+ language certificate in order to apply for BIG registration.
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I want to register right awayStarting from 1 April 2026
- 2 April 2026
- 7 April 2026
- 8 April 2026
+ 2 more start datesThe reading and writing test for the B2+ language certificate is intended for medical professionals with an academic background who wish to apply for BIG registration in order to work in the Netherlands.
The full exam for the B2+ language certificate consists of two tests:
- Reading and writing
- Listening and speaking
Reading and writing are therefore only one part of the language certificate exam. To obtain the language certificate, you must also complete the listening and speaking components.
Preparation for the test is not included. If you are taking the test, you already have a good command of Dutch. Would you like to prepare thoroughly? Babel also offers courses that will help you bring your language skills up to the required level so that you can take the exam with confidence. Take a look at the Course Dutch B2+ for medical professions, which includes the language certificate exam.
Read more about the content of the exam for the B2+ language certificate here. Please note: this document also covers the component listening and speaking.
If you pass both parts of the exam, you will receive your B2+ language certificate, which you can use to apply for BIG registration. This is an important step towards being qualified to work working in the healthcare sector in the Netherlands. You may retake one of the two tests if you only pass one.
The reading and writing component of the B2+ language certificate for medical professionals is structured as follows:
You will read a text related to Healthcare and Welfare and write an essay of 300–350 words based on that text. This part of the exam lasts a maximum of 1.5 hours.
At Babel, you will take the exam in a professional, quiet environment. This will be supervised by experienced language assessors with knowledge of the healthcare context.
On the day of the test, you will spend approximately two hours on location to take the exam. In addition, it is important that you prepare well. You can do this by taking a course, for example. The time investment varies per person and depends on your starting level and your choices regarding preparation.
Have you reached the right level to take the test? Take a look at the sample questions to prepare yourself properly. Please note: this document also covers the component listening and speaking.
- The examination is held at Babel in Utrecht.
- The examination is intended for medical professionals with academic-level professions.
- The examination is intended for participants who speak Dutch at B2+ level.
- 15% discount for employees and students of Utrecht University when using your UU email address.
- It is possible to retake this component of the exam if you pass the listening and speaking component.
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Starting date: 1 April 2026 (Utrecht)
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Starting date: 2 April 2026 (Utrecht)
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Starting date: 7 April 2026 (Utrecht)
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Starting date: 8 April 2026 (Utrecht)
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Starting date: 9 April 2026 (Utrecht)
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Starting date: 13 April 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 13 April 2026 09:00 10:30
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