Dutch language proficiency insights
The language assessment provides valuable information on the Dutch language proficiency of your employees or job applicants. The assessment consists of a language proficiency test and a writing test. As the language test is administered online, candidates can take the test at any location. The language test covers essential aspects of spelling and grammar proficiency. The writing test has a practical focus, providing candidates with an immediate assessment of their knowledge of the main language and spelling rules.
Program
Language proficiency test
- Online language test comprising 120 multiple-choice questions.
- Tests all main language and spelling rules.
- Categories: spelling, grammar, vocabulary and arrangement and choice of words.
- The candidate’s score is given immediately after the test.
Writing test
- The customised writing test is administered by email. The candidate is given a realistic, real-life case study and writes their own text.
- The submitted text is assessed by Taalcentrum-VU using a score list.
- You will receive a clear assessment of how good the candidate is in this particular writing assignment. Within five working days of the test, you will receive a report detailing the candidate’s assessment.
Language proficiency test for higher education
If you’re interested in organising language proficiency testing for groups of incoming students, among others, the Language proficiency test for higher education is the ideal solution. VU Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam are just a sample of the educational institutions that have already benefitted from this. Get in touch with us for more information.
Information
How it works
Candidates receive a login code and complete the online language proficiency test independently. The candidate’s score is given immediately after the test.
Candidates submit the writing test by email. We assess each text based on a set of standard criteria. Assessing an employee’s or job applicant’s Dutch language skills in this way enables you to gauge how well they can perform a specific writing task in Dutch.
Costs
€50 per assessment (VAT exempt)