State Exam NT2 II Preparation
Location: Nieuwegracht 94, Utrecht
Level: Upper-Intermediate (B1/B2)
Are you going to take the State Exam NT2 Programme II soon? Good exam preparation is very important. Compare it to a sports competition: it is only possible to achieve a good result with an extensive training programme. This course is specially designed to prepare you for the Staatsexamen.
About the course
The Staatsexamen II is not easy to pass. Good preparation and the right guidance are very important. That is why we have developed an exam training programme that is specifically aimed at passing the Staatsexamen II.
Through this exam training you will learn how to approach the different parts of the official Staatsexamen. You will learn to apply different exam strategies and to work under time pressure. You will practice the different exam parts, such as finishing sentences, writing formal texts, responding (quickly) to others and answering multiple choice questions.
You may join this Preparation course State Exam NT2 II if you have completed our B2 course. If not, you have to assess your language level first. This can be done by means of the free placement test.
DUO loan?
Are you entitled to a loan from the DUO (Educational Administration Service) to help pay for your Dutch course? And this is your first course at Babel? Then you need to have an intake interview with a teacher and do a placement test. This page gives more information about registering for a course with a DUO student loan. Here you can sign up for an intake interview.
Learning goals
- Upon completing the course, you will know how to approach the different exam sections. You will be able to apply exam strategies and work under time pressure.
- In the reading and listening sections, you will be able to understand popular scientific journals and formal letters/information.
- In the writing and speaking components, you will be able to give adequate and correct responses, and produce long texts.
Method
- Through mock exams and additional exercises you will get familiar with the different exam sections. You will practice how to complete sentences, write texts, give short responses, hold two-minute conversations, and answer multiple choice questions. For all these sections you will receive advice about exam strategies and feedback about your results.
- You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.
Time Investment
- This Preparation course State Exam NT2 II consists of 8 sessions at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- The advised self-study load is 3 to 4 hours per class.
Practical
- The language of instruction is Dutch.
- You can order all books required for the course on our special book page. Please ensure you bring your books to the first session.
- During the course you will practice with mock exams and exercises. For the real State exam NT2 programme II you will have to apply here.
- If you work or study at Utrecht University you will receive a 15% discount. Please register with your UU email address. Your registration will then be processed automatically.
Schedule
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Starting date: 15 October 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 15 October 2025 10:00 13:00 Wednesday 22 October 2025 10:00 13:00 Wednesday 29 October 2025 10:00 13:00 Wednesday 5 November 2025 10:00 13:00 Wednesday 12 November 2025 10:00 13:00 Wednesday 19 November 2025 10:00 13:00 Wednesday 26 November 2025 10:00 13:00 Wednesday 3 December 2025 10:00 13:00
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
