Dutch language requirements

If you intend to apply for a study programme taught in Dutch, Dutch language requirements apply to you. Please read the information on this page to find out whether you meet them.

Dutch language skills

If you do not have a prior education certificate of a Dutch-taught programme, you must be able to present us with an Nt2 Programme II Dutch language certificate. The State Exams Nt2 Programme II consist of speaking, writing, listening and reading tests. Please note that you must have successfully completed all 4 components.

Avans Hogeschool also accepts CNaVT certificates ‘Educatief startbekwaam’ en ‘Educatief professioneel’. The CNaVT certificate may not be older than 2 years.

More information

For more information about the State Exams Dutch as a Second Language (Nt2), including information about language courses, please visit the website of the Dutch national Board of Tests and Examinations.

For more information about the CNaVT certificate, please visit the the CNaVT website.