Dutch Language Certifications

There are several certifications for the Dutch language to study in the Netherlands or the Flemish region of Belgium, to apply for Dutch citizenship or permanent residence. The Dutch Office of Education (DUO) organizes it.

CNaVT - Certificate Nederlands als Vreemde Taal

The CNaVT certifies language proficiency of Dutch as a foreign language globally.

To obtain the certificate, Dutch learners must pass the CNaVT examination, organized by the Dutch Language Union has commissioned this collaboration with the University of Leuven and Fontys University of Applied Sciences to award CNaVT, in association with ALTE (the Association of Language Testers in Europe).

There are four sections test: Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing

PTIT (Profiel Toeristische en Informele Taalvaardigheid): (CEFR A2)

For tourist

PMT (Profiel Maatschappelijke Taalvaardigheid): (CEFR B1)

To extend the stay in the Netherlands or Belgium

PPT (Profiel Professionele Taalvaardigheid): (CEFR B2)

To work in an administrative or service-oriented profession

PTHO (Profiel Taalvaardigheid Hoger Onderwijs): (CEFR B2)

For higher education or research in Dutch University

PAT (Profiel Academische Taalvaardigheid): (CEFR C1)

For teaching profession

Note: examination takes place once in a year, in the first half of May.

Staatsexamen NT2 Programmes

For people who have moved to the Netherlands, (Staatsexamen Nederlands als Tweede Taal).

Programma I (CEFR B1)

For work or study at vocational level

Programma II (CEFR B2)

For work or study at higher educational level or university level.

Note: examination takes place once in a year, in the first half of May.

Inburgeringsexamen - Civic Integration Exam

This is for the immigrants to the Netherlands from outside the EU to obtain a Dutch resident permit or to apply for Dutch citizenship.

• A1 level for the migrants who have been there for a longer period.
• A2 level for Newcomers are tested on all sections.

There are five sections tested in relation to Dutch language, laws, culture and customs: Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Awareness of Dutch society.

Note: examination takes place once in a year, in the first half of May.

In India, All the examinations are conducted at New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai.