Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal

The CNaVT (Certificate of Dutch as a Foreign Language) is an official test that assesses the Dutch language skills of people whose mother tongue is not Dutch. It is recognized by academic institutions, employers, and administrations in Dutch-speaking countries.

The CNaVT is organized by the National Institute of Languages Luxembourg (INLL).

Target Audience

The CNaVT is aimed at anyone aged 16 or older who wishes to have their level of Dutch evaluated for academic (students, future students, interns), professional, or personal reasons.

The Test

The test includes several components that assess skills in written and oral comprehension and production. The CNaVT is offered once a year at the INLL between May 1 and May 15. Details of the test components are available on the CNaVT website.

Evaluation

The tests are conducted at the INLL premises. The papers are corrected by certified examiners from KU Leuven. Successful candidates receive their certificate at the end of July. Unsuccessful candidates receive a notification at the same time indicating that they did not pass the exam.

Resources and test preparation sample tests and preparation materials are available on the official CNaVT website.