Staatsexamen NT2 · Programme I & II

Preparation for the Staatsexamen NT2

Personal lessons focused on Programme I (B1) or Programme II (B2). For anyone who wants to study or work at vocational, higher education or university level in the Netherlands.

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What is the Staatsexamen NT2?

Programme I & Programme II

The Staatsexamen NT2 is the official Dutch language exam for adults who don't speak Dutch as their native language, organised on behalf of the Ministry of Education.

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What does the exam test?

Both programmes test the same four skills, at a different level:

  • Reading — comprehension of written texts
  • Listening — comprehension of spoken Dutch
  • Writing — active language use in writing
  • Speaking — active oral language use
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How does the exam work?

  • 4 separate parts, scheduled individually via DUO
  • Programme I = B1, Programme II = B2
  • Computer-based, taken in the Netherlands
  • Cost: €50 per part (2026)
  • Diploma once all 4 parts are passed
  • No required order between I and II

What is the certificate valid for?

  • Admission to vocational (I) or higher ed./university (II)
  • Language proof for employers and job requirements
  • Education route for civic integration (B1)
  • Recognised by Dutch government bodies
  • Diploma doesn't expire

ℹ️ Important: The Staatsexamen NT2 is organised on behalf of the Ministry of Education and booked via DUO — unlike the CNaVT, which is a separate international certificate. Not sure which programme (I or II) fits you? Read the explanation of the difference between Programme I and II.

Who are these lessons for?

Who is the Staatsexamen NT2 for?

The Staatsexamen NT2 is designed for anyone who needs Dutch to study or work in the Netherlands.

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Future vocational, higher ed. or university students

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Knowledge migrants with a language job requirement

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Employees who need to demonstrate B1 or B2

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People integrating via the education route

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Language learners working towards B1 or B2

Not sure between Programme I and II? Read what the difference actually means.

How does the preparation work?

Focused on the real exam

Practical, personal and always based on the structure and criteria of the real Staatsexamen NT2.

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Speaking — the core of every lesson

The focus is on oral production: giving an opinion, describing experiences and holding a conversation at your level (I or II). We work with the same task types as the real exam.

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Writing — practise at home, feedback outside class

Writing components are practised at home using real exam assignments. Your submissions are reviewed and given detailed feedback. If desired, they can also be discussed during the lesson.

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Reading & listening — receptive training

We practise with texts and listening fragments at exam level, so you become familiar with the pace, question style and type of texts you'll encounter on the day. Where possible and desired, these components can also be practised at home as homework and reviewed outside the lesson.

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Exam structure as a guide

We always work with the format, criteria and time limits of the real Staatsexamen NT2. This means you know not only what you need to be able to do, but also how the exam works.

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Personal learning path

After an intake analysis we determine together which programme (I or II) fits you and where the priorities lie. Each series of lessons builds on your progress.

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