Intake tests are typically offered in September, November and February. Only register for an intake test if you want to start at a higher level Dutch. You do not have do an intake for the beginners (A1) level.
An intake test consists of a short, oral test (conversation with a teacher) online via Teams. After the test, we will send you an email informing you in which course you can enrol. A Dutch intake costs € 5,- and is valid for a period of one year. After all, your language proficiency might have improved or deteriorated.
Do you already have some knowledge of the Dutch language and would you like to participate in a language course? Are you not exactly sure what your level is or how to prove it? Please register for an intake test.
You do not need to do an intake test if:
- You wish to register for a beginner’s course;
- You are currently enrolled in an LTC course and you wish to register for the following level;
- You have done an intake test or language assessment less than a year ago;
- You have an official statement from the LTC (not older than one year) stating the appropriate starting level.
An intake test is compulsory in all other cases. The language trainer who conducts your intake test will determine which course level (based on the Common European Framework of Reference) you can register for. You do not get a level statement or certificate indicating your level according to the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), since an intake test is not the same as an assessment (which is a more extensive test). You are not permitted to register for a course at a lower or higher level than your intake test results indicate.
Below is an overview of the available dates:
| Intake test date | Day registration opens | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | 2-6 February | 21 January | 25 January 2026 |
| Week 8 | 16-20 February | 21 January | 8 February 2026 |
| Week 10 | 2-6 March | 6 February | 22 February 2026 |
A Dutch intake test consists of a short, oral test (conversation with a teacher). After the test, we will send you an email informing which course you can sign up for. Please note that the result of an intake is a course placement advice for a non-beginners language course. An intake test is not the same as an assessment (which is a more extensive test). You do not get a level statement or certificate indicating your level according to the standards of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). If you need such a statement, you need to do a Dutch language assessment.
You can register for a Dutch intake test through the web shop. Choose a time slot of your choice. An intake test costs €5,-.
The LTC organises Dutch intake tests three times a year on set dates. The exact dates are published per period and take place in September, November and March each year.