Information about the Staatsexamen
The state examination consists of 4 different tests: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
Each part takes one to two hours. You don't have to do all the the tests at the same time.
If you fail one part you only need to do that one again. After you have passed all four parts, you'll receive
the diploma.
Program I is designed for people who (want to) study or work at intermediate level and a language B1 level.*
Program II is designed for people who (want to) study or work at academic or near academic level and
a language B2 level.*
Universities require this exam as proof that your Dutch is good enough to follow a Dutch study.
For employers, it is a proof that your Dutch is good enough to work in a Dutch environment. The difference between the two exams is primarily in the type of texts and assignments. In Program II, the texts are more abstract and difficult than in Program I.
The requirements for grammatical correctness are the same in both programs.
The state examination was initially not intended for the civic integration, but for some years now, the diploma of the State examination is an exemption for the civic integration exam.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
For more information go to 'Home & Information' > 'Information'.
The state examination consists of 4 different tests: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking.
Each part takes one to two hours. You don't have to do all the the tests at the same time.
If you fail one part you only need to do that one again. After you have passed all four parts, you'll receive
the diploma.
Program I is designed for people who (want to) study or work at intermediate level and a language B1 level.*
Program II is designed for people who (want to) study or work at academic or near academic level and
a language B2 level.*
Universities require this exam as proof that your Dutch is good enough to follow a Dutch study.
For employers, it is a proof that your Dutch is good enough to work in a Dutch environment. The difference between the two exams is primarily in the type of texts and assignments. In Program II, the texts are more abstract and difficult than in Program I.
The requirements for grammatical correctness are the same in both programs.
The state examination was initially not intended for the civic integration, but for some years now, the diploma of the State examination is an exemption for the civic integration exam.
* Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
For more information go to 'Home & Information' > 'Information'.
