Online Exam Training Plus: State Exam NT2-II

Who is this course for?

The online exam training is intended for students who have completed a Dutch course up to CEFR level B2 at the Language Centre or have reached this level by other means and want to extensively practise for the NT2 State Programme II. The content is entirely focused on the State Exam and not intended to improve your general language skills. The course comprises weekly online sessions and is offered on Brightspace, the University of Groningen’s online learning environment. It is important that you have a reliable internet connection and properly functioning video and audio equipment. 

Schedule an intake interview
Would you like to or do you have to complete the Dutch integration process and have you not done a Language Centre course before? You will then first have to do an intake interview with us before you can register for a course. On our website, find out which intake procedure applies to you.

DUO loan for civic integration candidates 
You can pay for the plus variant of the online exam training course with your DUO loan. Note that with a DUO loan, you can take two courses per quarter for a maximum amount of €2,000. We will charge the total amount to DUO at the end of the course. Make sure that there is enough money available from your quarterly limit at that time. If there is not enough money available, you will have to pay the full amount yourself. 

What will you learn in this course? 

• You expand your vocabulary. 
• You gain insight into the testing methods and assessment standards for writing and speaking skills. 
• You learn strategies for answering questions in the reading and listening sections. 
• You familiarize yourself with the use of a dictionary during the exam. 

How is the course structured?

Course planning
The online state exam training plus lasts six weeks. During the weekly online meetings, the programme for the upcoming week will be discussed. In the final week, you will take the full 2017 exam, including all skills, and receive feedback on it. 

Self-study 
You will complete most of the training course independently. To stay on track with the course, you should plan for eight hours of self-study per week. Self-study consists of completing the weekly assignments and practising the various skills according to your own needs. Additionally, there are assignments that you can work on with fellow course participants. 

Guidance
During the weekly online meetings, there is room for questions, and you will practise small parts of the exam. You will receive the guidance you need from the instructor. We use Skype for the online meetings. 

What will you be able to do after the course?

• You will know what to expect during the exam and you will have a clear idea of your chances of success.
• You will be able to practise independently with materials in preparation for the exam.
• You will have significantly improved the four skills and their associated characteristics.

After completing this course, you will be well-prepared to take the State Exam NT2-II! 

Course material

You do not need to purchase any materials for this course. The course materials primarily consist of past exams, which will be distributed during the lessons. 

Dictionary
During the Reading and Writing parts of the exam, you are allowed to use the Van Dale Pocket Dictionary of Dutch as a Second Language (Dutch title: Van Dale Pocketwoordenboek Nederlands als tweede taal). The course will include instructions on how to use this dictionary. 

Practical information

• Registration and payment
• Language levels
• Discount schemes
• Following a course and final assessment 

Rates

Students and employees of the UG, UMCG, Hanze and Windesheim pay the student rate (students) or discount rate (employees). Log in via the red button to activate the discount!

Student rate € 660  |  Discount rate € 700  |  Full rate € 790
 

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