For work and vocational education
You read, listen, write and speak at level B1: enough for most jobs and for a vocational (mbo) programme.
Book an intakeProgramme I and II
Pass the NT2 State Exam in Amsterdam-Noord or Amstelveen.
The diploma that lets you work and study in the Netherlands. We prepare you in 12 to 18 months for Programme I (B1) or Programme II (B2), in a small group with permanent teachers.
Which programme
Programme I or Programme II?
The NT2 State Exam has two levels. Which programme you choose depends on what you want to do with it. We look at that together during the intake.
For higher education
Level B2, required by most universities of applied sciences, research universities and professions with a lot of writing and consultation.
Book an intakeHow it works
From intake to diploma in three steps.
Intake and level test
We determine your starting level and whether Programme I or II fits your goal.
Lessons in a small group
Two or three times a week, in Amsterdam-Noord or Amstelveen, with permanent NT2 teachers. On average 12 to 18 months.
Exam training and registration
We practise all four parts with real sample exams and help you register with DUO.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the State Exam.
Programme I prepares you for level B1 and is aimed at work and vocational education. Programme II takes you to level B2, for moving on to a university of applied sciences or research university. During the intake we look at which programme suits your goal.
Yes. At the start of every month there is an entry point, so you join a group that matches your language level. If the levels within a group drift too far apart, we reshuffle the groups.
For civic integration we sometimes offer online lessons to students on the B1 route. For business training and private lessons we work with hybrid and online lessons.
Four parts: reading, listening, writing and speaking. You take them separately and may retake a part. Once you have passed all four, DUO issues the NT2 State Exam diploma.
Private courses cost € 15 per lesson hour. If you have a civic integration obligation, you can pay for the course with a DUO loan. You pay for the exam itself to DUO.
Why learn at Conrado?
20 years of experience
A language school for non-native speakers in Amsterdam-Noord and Amstelveen.
Recognised quality
Accredited by Blik op Werk, the Inburgeren quality mark and NRTO.
Small groups
Personal attention for every student.
Practical Dutch
You learn Dutch you can use straight away at home, at work and at school.
Ready to get started?
Book a free intake. We'll call you back within three working days.
Four short questions over the phone or at our office. We're happy to help and work out together which group and which programme suit you.
Contact within three working daysWe'll get in touch.
On location or by phoneAmsterdam-Noord, Amstelveen or by phone.
Free and without obligationOnly sign up when it's a good match.