Obtain a Dutch language certificate from Babel
Do you want to work in the Dutch healthcare sector but did not obtain your degree in the Netherlands? To work in the healthcare sector, you are required to register in the BIG registry. To do so, you must obtain a language certificate (replacing the AKV test) from January 1, 2024. To obtain the language certificate, the language level for MBO nurses must be at B1 level, for HBO nurses at B2 level and for academics at B2+ level.
About the test
Your language level must be tested by means of an exam or assessment. At Babel, we administer the language exam and, once you have passed, issue the language certificate. Please note that a certificate (proof of participation) of a Babel language course is not valid proof for BIG registration.
Prices
The prices of the various parts are listed below. You have passed if you have successfully completed all parts. You only have to retake the parts you did not pass.
| Part | Price including VAT |
| Reading | € 94,50 |
| Listening | € 94,50 |
| Writing | € 94,50 |
| Speaking | € 154,50 |
| English reading skills * *please note, this part is only necessary for candidates from outside the EER. |
€ 94,50 |
The English test is a separate part of the BIG registration language tests. When you book ‘all parts’ the English test is not included. Please see the registration buttons below to register for the tests.
Register
Using the buttons below, you can register yourself directly for the tests.
Preparation program
Babel offers a professional language program to help you prepare for the assessment.
Register for English test
Using the buttons below, you can register yourself directly for the English tests.
English reading exam preparation
The English reading test will contain 5 to 6 texts and about 20-30 multiple choice questions about these texts, depending on the exam version. The length depends on the exam version and varies from 40 to 50 minutes. The exams are in general English and not related to healthcare.
For practice please use the links below to find similar exams:
English reading exam B2
English reading exam B1
English reading exam A2
We do not offer exam training for our English reading test. Do you want to improve your English skills? Check our course offer or complete the placement test to find a course that suits your level.
Frequently asked questions
Are things still not quite clear? Then take a look at our page with frequently asked questions.