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BIG-register Language Test
Mandatory Dutch language test for foreign-trained healthcare professionals seeking BIG registration. B2 or B2+ depending on profession.
At a glance
Type
Exam
Location
Netherlands (national) · Netherlands
Format
In person
CEFR levels
B2 · C1
Best for
Medical DutchOfficialHealthcareBIG
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