This course has been designed to cater to the needs of those individuals who want to work in a Dutch-speaking environment. There are three reasons of learning Dutch:
A) Academic:
The learner wants to study in the Netherlands or Belgium, which
are one of the favourite destinations in Europe for studying engineering,
medicine, art, architecture and humanities.
B)Business:
The learner works in a Dutch-speaking environment in one’s own
country and wants to travel to the Netherlands and Belgium for business related works.
C) Integration in a Dutch-speaking country:
The learner wants to unite with one’s
spouse in Netherlands.
D) Healthcare and Nursing:
There is a high demand of health care professionals especially nurses who wants to work in healthcare sector in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Course Levels
A1 (Beginner) 2 months
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to form simple sentences and learn how to interact with native Dutch speakers by asking and answering questions.
A2 (Elementary) 2 months
The student will be able to read and understand short texts and will become more fluent in interacting with native speakers.
B1 (Intermediate) 2-3 months
The student will be able to understand and participate in a long conversation with native Dutch speakers and will be able to speak at length about familiar topics.
B2 (Upper Intermediate) 2-3 months
The student will be able to understand complex texts and talk spontaneously and fluently with native speakers. They will be able to watch and understand Dutch films and TV shows.
C1 (Advanced) 2-3 months
The student will be able to read complex texts and will be able to express their ideas clearly just like a native speaker.
C2 (Proficiency) 2-3 months
The student will be able to understand any type of texts from simple to advanced and will be able to talk native speakers.
Dutch Proficiency Tests
The following tests check the candidate’s ability to understand Dutch language:
a) CNaVT
Individuals travelling to the Netherlands or Belgium for business or academic reasons or those who work in a Dutch-speaking environment in their home country can take this exam. This test is conducted by certain educational institutions in the Netherlands and Belgium. The test has three parts:
1) Speaking skills
2) Listening comprehension
3) Writing skills
This test has four levels- A2 (Basic), B1(Threshold), B2(Intermediate), and C1(Advanced). The CNaVT test has its exam centres in India also. Please visit the following link for more information about this exam.
b) Basic civic integration examination
This exam is for those individuals who want to integrate in Dutch society. The exam has three parts:
1) Knowledge of Dutch society
2) Speaking skills
3) Reading and listening comprehension
Please visit the following link for more information.
Study Materials
The following books can help students in preparing for this exam:
a) Teach yourself Dutch
b) Nederland in gang
c) Naar nederland
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