Tests as part of the priority enrolment scheme for Dutch-speaking schools and nurseries
Would you like to enrol your child at a Dutch-speaking school or nursery? You will be given priority if you have a certain level of Dutch.
Test to secure priority enrolment for your child at a Dutch-speaking nursery
What level do you need to achieve?
- Level B1 oral
- Read more about the different levels in the frequently asked questions
How does it work?
- You will take the test with one of our consultants.
- The test is taken orally and lasts 30 minutes.
- The test consists of 2 parts: In the first part only you will speak; the second part is a dialogue with a consultant.
- You will be given a topic to talk about. The topics are real-life situations at a nursery. You will be given a short time to prepare this.
- You will receive the results of the test within 7 days. If the result is satisfactory, you will receive a certificate which you give to the nursery. If you did not reach the required level, you may repeat the test after 6 months.
- The test is free of charge.
Make an appointment here for a test.
Can't find an appointment time? Check here regularly to see if appointment times have become available.
Test to secure priority enrolment for your child at a Dutch-speaking primary or secondary school
What level do you need to achieve?
- Level B2 oral and written (enrolment for the 2027-2028 academic year)
- The test covers reading, writing, listening and speaking
- Read more about the different levels in the frequently asked questions
How does it work?
- You can enrol in a certification test at the Dutch Language House.
- Before you can enrol in a certification test, you must first complete a pre-screening. You can find all the information about this procedure on this page.
- The pre-screening is free of charge. The certification test costs €180.
Make an appointment here for a pre-screening.
Can't find an appointment time? Check here regularly to see if appointment times have become available.
You can also prove your knowledge of Dutch using other documents. You’ll find all the information on this subject on the inschrijveninbrussel.be website.