Certification tests
For which situations can you take a certification test at the Dutch Language House?
Prioritising your child's enrolment in a Dutch-speaking nursery or school Open
- This test is free. See more information
Renting social housing in Flanders Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for housing code
- Level A2 oral
Working in a nursery as a childcare supervisor Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for childcare workers in daycare centres
- Level A2 written, B1 oral
Working in a nursery as a manager Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for managers of daycare centres
- Level B1 written, B2 oral
Applying for Belgian nationality Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for nationality applications
- Level A2 written and oral
Language test exemption during integration process Open
- Dutch exemption test for civic integration
- Level A2 written and oral
Following a social interpreter training course Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for training as a social interpreter
- Level B2 written and oral
Working in a public administrative body Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for public administration staff
- Checking level at a public administrative body
Working in education Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for teaching staff
Applying to study in Belgium Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for prospective students
- Verify the exact certification required by the educational institution
- Check first whether the educational institution where you want to study accepts this certificate
Working as a taxi driver Open
- Proof of Dutch knowledge for taxi drivers
- Level B1 written and oral, with the possibility of first obtaining A2 written and oral
Working as a general practitioner in a bilingual on-call service Open
- Certificate of Dutch knowledge for doctors
- Level B1 oral
How does it work?
You make an appointment for pre-screening advice.
- During pre-screening, we test your language level and your digital skills. This informs you of your likely success rate at passing the certification test.
- At the end of your pre-screening appointment, and if you wish to go ahead, you will be given an appointment for part 1 of the test.
The certification test consists of two parts (on two different days):
- The first part involves testing Dutch reading and listening (duration: 2 hours). The test is digital and consists of multiple-choice questions. If you pass, you can immediately make an appointment for the second part of the test.
- The second part of the test consists of writing and speaking exercises (duration: 2 hours).
How much does a certification test cost?
Pre-screening advice is free. A certification test costs €180, to be prepaid when booking part 1.
When will you receive the result?
You will receive an email with your result within three weeks of sitting part 2 of the test .
- If you passed, the certificate will be attached to the email.
- What if you failed the test?
- Sign up for a Dutch course to improve your language level.
- Come along during opening hours or make an appointment.
- You can retake the certification test after 3 months.
How can I practise for a certification test?
The website of Bureau ICE allows you to do exercises which help you prepare.