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A1 Breakthrough

A basic ability to communicate and exchange information in a simple way.

Example: Can ask simple questions about a menu and understand simple answers.

A2 Waystage

An ability to deal with simple, straightforward information and begin to express oneself in familiar contexts.

Example: Can take part in a routine conversation on simple predictable topics.

B1 Threshold

The ability to express oneself in a limited way in familiar situations and to deal in a general way with nonroutine information.

Example: Can ask to open an account at a bank, provided that the procedure is straightforward.

B2 Vantage

The capacity to achieve most goals and express oneself on a range of topics.

Example: Can show visitors around and give a detailed description of a place.

C1 Effective Operational Proficiency

The ability to communicate with the emphasis on how well it is done, in terms of appropriacy, sensitivity and the capacity to deal with unfamiliar topics.

Example: Can deal with hostile questioning confidently. CAN get and hold onto his/her turn to speak.

C2 Mastery

The capacity to deal with material which is academic or cognitively demanding, and to use language to good effect at a level of performance which may in certain respects be more advanced than that of an average native speaker.

Example: Can scan texts for relevant information, and grasp main topic of text, reading almost as quickly as a native speaker.

Dutch as a second language for study or work

Programme I is intended for people who want to enter vocational training (mbo) or for those who want to apply for a professional career in the Dutch labour market at vocational level.

Dutch as a second language for study or work

Programme II is intended for people who want to enter higher education (hbo) or university studies (wo) or for those who apply for a job at an academic level. Most schools in mbo, higher education or universities only accept students who have a diploma State Exam Nt2.