Placement tests are typically offered in August, November and February. Only register for an placement test if you want to start at a higher level Dutch. You do not have do a test for the beginners (A1) level.
Can't see any available time slots? This means registration is closed or all spots have been fully booked.
Don't forget to pay for your appointment in the webshop.
A placement 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 placement test 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 a placement test.
You do not need to do a placement 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 a placement (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.
A placement test is compulsory in all other cases. The language trainer who conducts your placement 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 a placement 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 placement test results indicate.
Below is an overview of the available dates:
| Placement test date | Day registration opens | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Week 10 | 2-6 March (closed) | 6 February | 22 February 2026 |
A Dutch placement 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 a placement test is a course placement advice for a non-beginners language course. A placement 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 placement test through the web shop. Choose a time slot of your choice. A placement test costs €5,-.
The LTC organises Dutch placement 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.