Dutch exam
Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal(CNaVT)
Put your chances on your side and validate your Dutch skills at CLL Brussels!
The CNaVT exam is the official international exam for Dutch as a foreign language. The CNaVT is for anyone over the age of 16 who wants to assess their real-life skills in Dutch.
How does the CNaVT exam work?
The exam consists of three parts.
- The A part contains various tasks associated with an excerpt designed for listening comprehension.
- The B part tests reading comprehension and writing skills.
- The C part tests oral skills. The examiner runs through parts A and B in the conventional way. In part C, the examiner organises an individual interview with each candidate.
What skills can you validate with CNaVT?
Depending on your level of Dutch, the CNaVT exam can validate the following language skills:
- Maatschappelijk Informeel (A2)
If you want to use Dutch in informal and everyday situations. - Maatschappelijk Formeel (B1)
If you want to use Dutch independently in more formal contexts in Dutch or Flemish society. - Zakelijk Professioneel (B2)
If you want to use Dutch in the workplace, particularly in the care sector or in an administrative profession. - Educatief Startbekwaam (B2)
If you want to study at a Flemish or Dutch college or university. - Educatief Professionneel (C1)
If you want to work in teaching or in a commercial environment and therefore need an advanced knowledge of Dutch.
How do I register?
- You can register to take the CNaVT exam organized in April and May at CLL Brussels.
- The exact exam dates are confirmed at the end of January, and registrations open at the beginning of February.