Exam B2+ for Medical professions – all parts
Do you need a language certificate to register as a medical doctor in the BIG register? Take the exam for both sections and get your certificate.
About the Exam B2+ for Medical professions - all parts
Did you earn your medical degree abroad and want to start working in healthcare here? To work in the Dutch healthcare sector, registration in the BIG Register is mandatory. Healthcare professionals must obtain a language certificate to do so. The language level required for academic professions is B2+. This group of healthcare providers must obtain the B2+ language certificate in order to apply for BIG registration.
This is a standalone exam for the Language Certificate. If you pass both parts of the exam, you will receive your B2+ language certificate, which allows you to apply for your BIG registration. This is an important step toward working in the healthcare sector in the Netherlands.
Preparation for the test is not included. If you are taking the test, you already have a good command of Dutch. Want to prepare thoroughly? Babel also offers courses to help you bring your language skills up to the required level and take the exam with confidence. For example, check out the Dutch B2+ Course for Medical Professionals, which includes the language certification exam.
Practical information
Components
This exam consists of 2 parts: reading & writing, listening & speaking.
Exam time
On the day of the exam, you will be on site for about a day part.
Location
The exam will be taken at Babel in Utrecht. It is not possible to take it online.
Retakes
You can retake the exam by re-enrolling. You can also retake only 1 section.
Who is it for?
The exam for the B2+ language certificate is intended for medics with an academic background who want to apply for their BIG registration to work in the Netherlands. The exam is intended for participants who have already mastered Dutch at B2+ level.
Determine your language level
Want to know if you already have the right language level? We would be happy to help you! Take our free entry test and receive personal advice so that you get the most out of the exam.
Only need to pass 1 of the 2 parts of the exam? You can also register separately.
Separate test reading & writing
The other part
Look here if you have yet to pass only the reading & writing component.
Separate test listening & speaking
Look here if you have yet to pass only the speaking & listening section.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Exam fee: € 438,-
Excluding course materials
Learning a language is an investment in yourself, in your self-confidence and in your future, whether in the Netherlands or abroad. That’s why we at Babel work with you to find the best solution for covering the costs. You don’t always have to pay for a course yourself. Sometimes DUO will help cover the costs. Sometimes your employer will. And sometimes you can get a discount. Find out what options are available to you. Read more about the Funding for your course.
The exam
Read all about what the B2+ language certificate exam looks like at Babel here.
The parts
The exam for the B2+ language certificate for medics consists of two tests:
– Reading and Writing.
You will read a text within the Care & Welfare domain and write an argument of 300-350 words in response. This section takes a maximum of 1.5 hours.
– Listening and speaking
You prepare a 5-minute presentation at home on a theme from your field. Two assessors will evaluate your presentation, ask in-depth questions and discuss with you a proposition or dilemma related to the domain of Care and Welfare. This part is taken individually and takes about 20 minutes.
Read more about the content of the exam here.
The location
The exam will be administered at Babel in Utrecht. You will take the exam in a professional, quiet environment. You will be guided by experienced language assistants with knowledge of the healthcare context. It is possible to retake one of the two tests separately, should you only pass one.
Preparation
It is important that you prepare well for the exam. You can do this by taking a language course, for example. The time investment required to reach the required level varies from person to person and depends on your starting level and your choices regarding preparation.
Have you reached the right level to take the tests? Then take a look at the sample papers to prepare yourself properly.
Language certificate B2+
If you pass both tests of the exam, you will receive your B2+ language certificate, which will allow you to apply for your BIG registration.
Do you have a question?
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030 227 0008 
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