{"id":34901,"date":"2026-01-28T16:06:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/?page_id=34901"},"modified":"2026-03-11T16:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:11:40","slug":"language-certificate-dutch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/language-certificate-dutch\/","title":{"rendered":"Obtain a Dutch language certificate from Babel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you obtain your degree outside of the Netherlands and do you want to work in the Dutch healthcare sector? To work in the healthcare sector, you are required to register in the BIG registry. To do so, you must obtain a language certificate.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>What are the language requirements for BIG registration?<\/h2>\n<p>The language <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/level-descriptions-cefr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">level requirements<\/a> for registration in the BIG register vary depending on the level of education:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Secondary Vocational Education (Dutch MBO): B1 level<\/strong><br \/>\nThis group of healthcare professionals can participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staatsexamensnt2.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NT2 Program I<\/a> state exam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher Professional Education (Dutch HBO): B2 level<\/strong><br \/>\nThis group of healthcare professionals can participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.staatsexamensnt2.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NT2 Program II<\/a> state exam.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic education (University) : B2+ level<\/strong><br \/>\nContinue reading for all the information about obtaining the <strong>B2+ language certificate<\/strong> for academically schooled medical professionals at Babel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Individual exams for medical professionals<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"other-page cursus-overview-page\" id=\"overview\">\n  <div class=\"\">\n\n    <div class=\"row\">\n\n      <div class=\"small-12 large-3 filter-content\">\n        <div class=\"inner\">\n          <div class=\"row filterCloseIconContainer\" style=\"display:none;\">\n            <span class=\"filterCloseIcon\">\n                              apply filter\n                          <\/span>\n          <\/div>\n\n          <form class=\"search-cursus\">\n            <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search by course...\"><span><\/span>\n          <\/form>\n\n          <h2>Filter on<\/h2>\n          \n            <div class=\"filter-group-container\"\n              style=\"display: none\">\n              <div class=\"title-filter\">\n                <span class=\"open-group\">Languages<\/span>\n                              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"filter-group-container-inner\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\n                \n                  <div class=\"filter-group filter-checkbox\"\n                    data-filter-slug=\"cat_taal\">\n\n                                          \n                      <div class=\"checkbox-group\">\n                        <input class=\"checkbox\" id=\"checkbox1\" type=\"checkbox\"\n                          checked                          data-filter-value=\"dutch\">\n                        <label for=\"checkbox1\">\n                          Dutch                          <span>(44)<\/span>                        <\/label>\n                      <\/div>\n\n                                          \n                      <div class=\"checkbox-group\">\n                        <input class=\"checkbox\" id=\"checkbox2\" type=\"checkbox\"\n                                                    data-filter-value=\"english\">\n                        <label for=\"checkbox2\">\n                          English                          <span>(33)<\/span>                        <\/label>\n                      <\/div>\n\n                                          \n                      <div class=\"checkbox-group\">\n                        <input class=\"checkbox\" id=\"checkbox3\" type=\"checkbox\"\n                                                    data-filter-value=\"arabic\">\n                        <label for=\"checkbox3\">\n                          Arabic                          <span>(11)<\/span>                        <\/label>\n                      <\/div>\n\n                                          \n                      <div class=\"checkbox-group\">\n                        <input class=\"checkbox\" id=\"checkbox4\" type=\"checkbox\"\n                                                    data-filter-value=\"chinese\">\n                        <label 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The test is checked by one of our language trainers.        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <a href=\"\/en\/test-je-taalniveau\/\" class=\"instaptoets-banner__button btn-2\">Take the test!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"post_count hidden\">\n              Search results:               <span id=\"ajax_post_count\" class=\"ajax_post_count\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"course-sorter row\">\n\n              <div class=\"small-3\" style=\"margin-top:5px;\">\n                <label for=\"sorting\">\n                                      Sort\n                                  <\/label>\n              <\/div>\n\n              <div class=\"small-9\">\n                <select id=\"sorting\" class=\"form-control sort-selectbox sorting-select\">\n\n                                      <option value=\"aanbevolen\">\n                      Recommended\n                    <\/option>\n                    <option value=\"startdatum\">\n                      Earliest start date last\n                    <\/option>\n                    <option value=\"startdatum-oplopend\">\n                      Earliest start date first\n                    <\/option>\n                    <option value=\"laagste-prijs\">\n                      Price low - high\n                    <\/option>\n                    <option value=\"hoogste-prijs\">\n                      Price high - low\n                    <\/option>\n                    <option value=\"laagste-niveau\">\n                      Level low - high\n                    <\/option>\n                    <option value=\"hoogste-niveau\">\n                      Level high - low\n                    <\/option>\n                                  <\/select>\n\n              <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n\n            <div id=\"ajax_load_posts\" class=\"course-posts\" data-filter-type=\"course\">\n                          <\/div>\n\n          <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n      <div id=\"ajax_load_pagination\">\n      <div class=\"pagination-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"pagination\">\n          <span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"\">3<\/a>\n<span class=\"page-numbers dots\">&hellip;<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"\">27<\/a>\n<a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"\">Next page<\/a>        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"course-sorter row\">\n\n    <div class=\"medium-3 text-center\" style=\"margin:0 auto;\">\n\n      <label for=\"posts_per_page\">\n                  Results per page\n              <\/label>\n\n      <select id=\"posts_per_page\" class=\"form-control posts_per_page\">\n        <option value=\"15\">\n          15\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"25\">\n          25\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"50\">\n          50\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"100\">\n          100\n        <\/option>\n        <option value=\"-1\">\n                      All\n                  <\/option>\n      <\/select>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Examination fees<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Part of exam<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><b>Price including VAT<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full exam<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 438<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reading and writing<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 189<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Listening and speaking<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 249<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>English Reading Exam*<br \/>\n*Please note: this part is only necessary for candidates from outside the EER.<\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac 125<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Register for the English Reading exam<\/h2>\n<p>For candidates from outside the EER, an English Reading Exam is also mandatory. Use the buttons below to register yourself for the tests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-2\" href=\"https:\/\/taalcertificaat.babel.nl\/?type=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register A2<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"btn-2\" href=\"https:\/\/taalcertificaat.babel.nl\/?type=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register B1<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn-2\" href=\"https:\/\/taalcertificaat.babel.nl\/?type=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register B2<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Preparation for the English reading exam<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The English reading test contains 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find a similar exam here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alleexamens.nl\/examens\/VMBO-GL%20en%20TL\/Engels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English reading exam A2<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alleexamens.nl\/examens\/HAVO\/Engels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English reading exam B1<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alleexamens.nl\/examens\/VWO\/Engels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">English reading exam B2<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not offer exam training for our English reading test. Do you want to improve your English skills? Check our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/course-overview\/?cat_taal=english&amp;cat_cursus_type=general&amp;\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">course offer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or complete the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/test-je-taalniveau\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">placement test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find a course that suits your level.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Do I need to obtain a Dutch language certificate?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> To work in the healthcare sector, registration in the BIG register is mandatory. To do so, healthcare workers 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 B1, for HBO professions B2, and for academic professions B2+.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Can I take the exam online?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> The exam is held at Babel in Utrecht. It is not possible to take it online. <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Will I receive a certificate after this exam?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> If you have successfully completed both parts of the exam, you will receive the B2+ language certificate for medical professionals. <\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>Is the Babel language test officially recognised?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> 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.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>How can I prepare for the exam?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> It is important to carefully review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Informatiedocument-voor-kandidaten-2025_b2.pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exam content<\/a> and complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Voorbeeldopgaven-taalcertificaat-B2-2025.pdf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sample questions<\/a>. You can also participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/course\/dutch\/course-medical-dutch-b2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Dutch B2+ for medical professions<\/a>, which includes this exam.<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between the language certificates and the state exam of Dutch?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"> For academic professions (medics), we offer the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/course\/dutch\/exam-b2-for-medical-professions-all-parts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Exam B2+ for Medical professions<\/a>. Healthcare professionals at higher professional education level (such as physiotherapists, physician assistants, midwives and registered dental hygienists) can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/course\/dutch\/exam-b2-for-medical-professions-all-parts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NT2 Programme II state exam<\/a>. Healthcare professionals at secondary vocational education level (such as nurses) can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.babel.nl\/en\/course\/dutch\/exam-b2-for-medical-professions-all-parts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NT2 Programme I state exam<\/a>. \u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-fancy su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span><strong>How are the tests administered?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<p>The tests are mostly administered on a laptop. 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