Exam B2+ for Medical professions – speaking and listening

Location: Nieuwegracht 94, Utrecht

Level: Advanced (B2/C1)

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Exam B2+ for Medical professions – speaking and listening

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, you must be registered in the BIG register. 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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The listening and speaking 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

Listening and speaking is therefore only one part of the exam for the language certificate. To obtain the language certificate, you must also complete the reading and writing section.

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 be well prepared? Babel also offers courses to help you bring your language skills up to the required level and 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 reading and writing.

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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.

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The listening and speaking component of the B2+ language certificate for medical professionals is structured as follows:

You prepare a 5-minute presentation at home on a topic related to your field of study/of expertise. Two assessors will evaluate your presentation, ask in-depth questions and discuss a statement or dilemma related to the field of Care and Welfare with you. The examination is conducted individually and lasts approximately 20 minutes.

At Babel, you take the exam in a professional, calm environment. This is done under the supervision of experienced language assessors with knowledge of the healthcare context.

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On the day of the test, you will spend approximately one hour on location to take the test. 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 reading and writing.

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  • 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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FAQ

Do I need to obtain a Dutch language certificate?

In order to work in healthcare, registration in the BIG register is mandatory. To do so, healthcare providers who did not obtain their diploma in the Netherlands must obtain a B2+ language certificate. To obtain the language certificate, the language level of MBO professions must be at B1 level, for HBO professions at B2 level and for academic professions at B2+ level.

Can I take the exam online?

The exam is held at Babel in Utrecht. It is not possible to take it online.

Will I receive a certificate after this exam?

If you have successfully completed both parts of the exam, you will receive the B2+ language certificate for medical professionals.

Is the Babel language test officially recognised?

The Babel certificate, which states that participants have mastered the four skills at the required language level (B2+ for academic professions), is officially recognised by the CIBG.

How can I prepare for the exam?

It is important to carefully review the exam content and complete the sample questions. You can also participate in the Course Dutch B2+ for medical professions, which includes this exam.

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