Dutch language proficiency test B1, B2 for healthcare staff and B2plus test medical professionals

Anyone wishing to work as a registered healthcare provider or medical professional in the Netherlands must be registered in the BIG register. Official CEFR Proof of language proficiency B1, B2 or B2plus is required for BIG registration. 

For physiotherapists, physician assistants, midwives, and registered dental hygienists a CEFR-certificate of language proficiency B2 is required for a BIG registration. 

For medical professionals (doctor, dentist, pharmacist, psychotherapist, remedial educationalist-generalist, health care psychologist, and clinical technologist) a CEFR-certificate of language proficiency in B2plus (combination of B2 and C1), is required.  

For an overview and elaboration of levels see Levels of the CEFR.

The certificate you receive after successfully completing the test is proof of language proficiency and is valid for two years after it has been issued. Should you wish to receive an additional certificate, we will charge a fee. 

What does the test look like? 

A full test consists of four test sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. This can be taken in one day or spread over two days by arrangement. A full test takes 2.5 hours. 

After the level assessment, you will receive your certificate as a PDF file via email within 2 weeks after taking the last test part. 

More information or an intake appointment? Please contact your-language-course@maastrichtuniversity.nl.