Exam B2+ for Medical professions – reading and writing
Have you yet to pass the Reading & Writing section of the exam for the B2+ language certificate for medics? Then you can register for this section and get your certificate.
About the Exam B2+ for Medical professions – reading and writing
Did you earn your medical degree abroad and want to start working in healthcare here? To work in the Dutch healthcare sector, registration in the BIG Register is mandatory. Healthcare professionals must obtain a language certificate for this purpose. The language proficiency level for academic professions is B2+. This group of healthcare providers must obtain the B2+ language certificate in order to apply for BIG registration.
The complete exam for the B2+ language certificate consists of two tests:
- Reading and Writing;
- Speaking and Listening;
Reading and Writing is therefore only one part of the language certificate exam. To obtain the language certificate, you must also complete the Speaking and Listening section. If you pass both parts of the exam, you will receive your B2+ language certificate, which you can use to apply for your BIG registration.
Preparation for the exam is not included. If you are taking the exam, you already have a good command of Dutch. Want to prepare thoroughly? Babel also offers courses to help you bring your language skills up to the required level and take the exam with confidence. For example, check out the Dutch B2+ Course for Medical Professionals, which includes the language certification exam.
Practical information
Components
This is reading & writing component. You must also pass the listening & speaking component.
Exam time
This section takes 1.5 hours.
Location
The test will be taken at Babel in Utrecht. It is not possible to take it online.
Retakes
You can retake the test by re-enrolling.
Who is it for?
The reading and writing section of the exam for the B2+ language certificate is intended for medics with an academic background who want to apply for their BIG registration to work in the Netherlands. The exam is intended for participants who have already mastered Dutch at B2+ level.
Determine your language level
Want to know if you already have the right language level? We would be happy to help you! Take our free entry test and receive personal advice so that you get the most out of the exam.
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The other part
Look here if you have yet to pass only the listening & speaking component.
Schedule
View the schedule for the different start dates here:
Pricing
Exam fee: € 189,-
Excluding course materials
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The exam
Read all about what the reading and writing section of the B2+ language certificate exam looks like at Babel.
The parts
This product covers the reading & writing part. This component is as follows:
You will read a text within the Care & Welfare domain and write an argument of 300-350 words in response. This component takes a maximum of 1.5 hours.
Read more about the content of the B2+ language certificate exam here. Please note that this document also covers the listening & speaking component.
The location
The test will be administered at Babel in Utrecht. You will take the exam in a professional, quiet environment. This is done under the guidance of experienced language assistants with knowledge of the healthcare context.
Preparation
It is important that you prepare well for the exam. You can do this by taking a language course, for example. The time investment required to reach the required level varies from person to person and depends on your starting level and your choices regarding preparation.
Have you reached the right level to take the tests? Then take a look at the sample papers to prepare yourself properly.
Language certificate B2+
If you pass both parts of the exam, you will receive your B2+ language certificate, which will allow you to apply for your BIG registration.
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