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
- Checking level at 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.
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 is free. A certification test costs €180.
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..