Certificate Dutch as a Foreign Language
What and for whom?
The CNaVT exam is the official, international exam of Dutch as a Foreign Language for all who learn Dutch all over the world. The Catholic University of Leuven organises the exam. The Dutch Language Union has commissioned this collaboration. In May and November we offer the opportunity to earn your certificate ‘Dutch as a Foreign Language’.
The certificate is officially recognized by most secondary schools, universities and companies in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Why and which exam to take?
By passing an exam a language learner proves that he or she has mastered enough Dutch to be able to speak it, listen, read and write in certain contexts. People learn Dutch for a variety of reasons: to go on holiday in the Netherlands or Belgium for example. Or to study, live or work in a Dutch-speaking environment. For this reason
the CNaVT has developed different profile exams. The language learner can choose which profile (exam) suits his or her needs best. One can make a choice out of the 5 following:
Application form
What and for whom?
The CNaVT exam is the official, international exam of Dutch as a Foreign Language for all who learn Dutch all over the world. The Catholic University of Leuven organises the exam. The Dutch Language Union has commissioned this collaboration. In May and November we offer the opportunity to earn your certificate ‘Dutch as a Foreign Language’.
The certificate is officially recognized by most secondary schools, universities and companies in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Why and which exam to take?
By passing an exam a language learner proves that he or she has mastered enough Dutch to be able to speak it, listen, read and write in certain contexts. People learn Dutch for a variety of reasons: to go on holiday in the Netherlands or Belgium for example. Or to study, live or work in a Dutch-speaking environment. For this reason
the CNaVT has developed different profile exams. The language learner can choose which profile (exam) suits his or her needs best. One can make a choice out of the 5 following:
- Maatschappelijk Informeel (INFO) – A2
For those who want to demonstrate they can manage in informal everyday situations. - Maatschappelijk Formeel (FORM) – B1
For those who want to demonstrate they can manage independently in more formal contexts in the Dutch or Flemish society. - Zakelijk Professioneel (PROF) – B2
For those who need Dutch in an occupational context, more specifically in healthcare and administration. - Educatief Startbekwaam (STRT) – B2
For those who would like to start a study at a Flemish or Dutch institution of higher education. - Educatief Professioneel (EDUP) – C1
For those who want to demonstrate they can manage in education or business and therefore need Dutch language skills on a high level.
Application form
| application_form_-_cnavt.pdf |
Application form exam only
| application_form_-_cnavt_exam_only.pdf |
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