Why should you recruit Dutch speaking employees?

There are about 23 million native Dutch speakers, and Dutch is the official language in the Netherlands, Belgium, St. Maarten, Aruba, and Curacao. If you need to do business in any of these countries a Dutch speaking employee could be beneficial.

How do you test an applicant's Dutch language competency?

The most efficient way to test an applicant on their Dutch language competency is to set them an assessment that looks at their reading and listening comprehension as well as sentence construction, grammar, and vocabulary.

Why is knowledge of speaking Dutch important?

If your business is operating in an area or a country where there are a lot of Dutch-speaking people, employees need to have good Dutch language skills to communicate well across borders.

Who should take a language test in Dutch?

Any employee who needs to communicate in any way with customers, clients, or suppliers in Dutch speaking countries should be assessed to find out what their level of competency is in using the language.

See the Dutch knowledge behind the fluency claim.

Assess candidates’ Dutch knowledge through consistent language questions. Compare their understanding against the communication needs of your role.

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Alex MorganDutch results

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Dutch KNOWLEDGE

A clearer picture.

11 of 15 questions correct

73%

Vocabulary in context4 / 5

Grammar & language use4 / 5

Understanding written information3 / 5

Knowledge you can see.
A conversation you can focus.

WHAT THE TEST EXPLORES

A clearer view of Dutch knowledge.

Focus on the areas that matter for the work your candidates will do.

15questions10minutesMultiple choicequestion format

Vocabulary in context

Explore candidates’ understanding.

Grammar & language use

Compare knowledge through consistent questions.

Understanding written information

Identify an area to explore in the interview.

A RANGE OF DIFFICULTY

One test. Different abilities.

From straightforward questions to more challenging problems.

Our Dutch test combines questions of different difficulty, helping you compare candidates across a range of abilities.

The test is labelled intermediate; the questions span a range of difficulty. Use the results alongside interviews and relevant work samples.

TESTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

English
Chinese (simplified)
Japanese
Korean
Thai
Vietnamese
Indonesian
French
German
Spanish
Portuguese
Italian
Dutch
Arabic

This test assesses Dutch proficiency. The languages above describe translations across our wider suite, not versions of this language test.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try a Dutch question.

Our Dutch questions explore candidates’ understanding through a consistent format. Try an example to see the kind of information they work with.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using Dutch in recruitment.

What does the Dutch test assess?

The Dutch proficiency test checks vocabulary in context, grammar & language use and understanding written information through multiple-choice questions. Candidates answer in their browser, so you can compare written language knowledge against the communication your role requires.

How can you use the Dutch results?

Compare results against the written Dutch knowledge your role requires. Follow up with a relevant conversation or writing task when the job depends on spoken or written communication. Review both forms of evidence before deciding whether the candidate meets your requirements.

Which Dutch skills matter for your role?

AdministrationUnderstanding written Dutch in everyday work.
Customer supportExploring vocabulary and comprehension before a relevant conversation.
International teamsChecking written language knowledge alongside the communication your role requires.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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BEFORE YOU START

Your Dutch questions, answered.

Does the Dutch test assess speaking as well as written knowledge?

The question-based test provides evidence of Dutch knowledge. For roles that depend on spoken or written communication, also use a relevant conversation or writing exercise.

Which Dutch topics should matter for my role?

Start with the work the person will do. This page covers vocabulary in context, grammar & language use, understanding written information. Decide which of those areas matter for your role before reviewing results, and explore any specialist requirements separately.

Can I combine Dutch with other tests?

Yes. Add Dutch alongside other relevant tests in one assessment. Choose the combination for your role and review the total time before inviting candidates.

Can I assess real candidates for free?

Yes. Create your account, build an assessment and invite candidates. Your first 5 candidate results are free. No credit card is required.

What happens after my free results?

You pay per candidate result you unlock, rather than per test. There is no subscription or annual commitment. Check the pricing page for current rates.

How should I use the Dutch results?

Compare results against the knowledge or ability your role needs. Use them to focus interviews and practical tasks, alongside relevant experience. A test score should not decide who you hire on its own.

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