Dutch language courses for healthcare professionals
To practice as a healthcare provider in the Netherlands, registration with the CIBG, BIG-register is mandatory. This requirement includes all healthcare professions, including doctors, nurses, chemists, therapists, psychologists, and midwives. To qualify for registration, you must demonstrate proficiency in Dutch, alongside holding the necessary professional qualifications. We offer comprehensive Dutch language courses for healthcare professionals which prepare you for registration.
Tailored Dutch Language Courses
We offer both individual and group Dutch language courses for healthcare professionals. These courses are specifically tailored to meet the current communication needs in the healthcare sector in the Netherlands, whether you’re aiming to work as a nurse, doctor, psychologist or any of the following professions.
Professions Requiring BIG Registration
The BIG-register covers seventeen healthcare professions, including:
- Clinical technologist
- Dentist
- Doctor
- Health psychologist
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Pharmacist
- Physiotherapist
- Physician assistant
- Psychotherapist
- Dental hygienist
- Remedial educationalist
Practical and Interactive Learning
Our Dutch language courses emphasize practical language use, focusing on improving your speaking and listening skills. Through role-playing, dialogues, and discussions, you’ll build confidence, expand your vocabulary, and enhance your grammatical understanding. The courses are geared towards practical application in everyday situations, rather than deep theoretical knowledge of grammar. Your progress will depend on your motivation, learning pace, and consistent attendance, with homework and self-study significantly enhancing your learning outcomes.
Certification and BIG Language Test
Upon regular attendance, participants receive a certificate of participation. You can also opt to take a language test at the end of the course, which qualifies you for the BIG registration process. The proficiency levels required for different healthcare professions are:
Secondary vocational level (e.g., nurses and pharmacy assistants): B1 Higher vocational level (e.g., physical therapists, physician assistants, midwives, and registered dental hygienists): B2 University level (e.g., doctors, dentists, psychotherapists, psychologists, and clinical technicians): B2+
Expert Native Instructors
Our trainers are experienced native speakers who not only help you achieve fluency in Dutch but also familiarize you with the Dutch business and healthcare culture. Their expertise ensures that you gain practical language skills relevant to your professional environment.
Extra info about the assessments B1, B2, B2+
The Dutch assessment tests four skills:
- Online test of general language skills (reading and listening skills)
– Reading comprehension 60 questions
– Listening comprehension 60 questions
Time: 1 hour - Speaking skills via teams/zoom
Discussion with an NT2 trainer/tester based on a case (focused on healthcare). - Writing skills via teams/zoom
Writing assignment based on a case (focused on healthcare) – argument of 350 – 400 words
Time: 1.5 hours
Flexible Scheduling and Locations
The duration of the courses is based on your current language proficiency, assessed through an entry test. We offer flexibility with both online and in-person classes available at various locations throughout the Netherlands.
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Overcome language barriers and propel your career in the Netherlands by enrolling in our Dutch language courses for healthcare professionals. Gain the skills you need to meet the BIG-register requirements and advance your professional journey. Contact us today to learn more about our offers and to enroll in our Dutch language programs.
For more details, visit our course page for healthcare professionals or contact us directly. Let us help you achieve your professional dreams!
