In order to be entitled to get an
MVV, you will first need to sit for a special Language
Examination plus Knowledge Test at the Dutch Embassy in your
Country of Residence But Nigerian have to go to Neighbour Country for the Exam.
Like GHANA
OR REPUBLIC OF BENIN
This is the Civic Integration Examination.
The new examination, effective
since the 1st of April, 2011 onwards, consists
of 3 elements:
·
KNS-test - Kennis van de
Nederlandse Samenleving = Knowledge of Dutch Society
·
TGN-test
- Toets Gesproken Nederlands = Oral Dutch Language Test
·
GBL-test - Geletterdheid en
Begrijpend Lezen = Comprehensive Reading
When you sit for your Civic
Integration Examination, it is not required to write any of your
answers, not even with regard to the written GBL test. So you
only need to read, listen & speak. However, you
must be able to comprehend and speak Dutch
at NT2 proficiency level A1, plus your pronunciation and
even intonation is required to be very close to that of a native Dutch
speaker.
Content
of the (MVV) Civic Integration Examination
First part of the examination will be
the KNS-test(Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving), this part of the
examination consists of questions about Dutch society, all of which will relate
to the film “Naar Nederland”. There are 100 questions in the photo book. At the
examination you will have to answer 30 questions from the book “Naar
Nederland”. You will be given a book with photographs and will hear one
question about each photo. You will hear the questions one at a time through
the headset. You speak your answers into the microphone. You must turn the
pages of the book yourself. The questions are in Dutch and you must answer
in Dutch. The pass-mark for the KNS examination will
remain unchanged from April 1st onwards: still 70% correct
answers (70 out of 100 points).
Second part of the examination will be
the TGN-test (Toets Gesproken Nederlands), this part of the
examination assesses whether you are able to speak and comprehend Dutch at
level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In this
test, you are not required to read or write anything. Since the 1st of
April 2011 onwards, the pass-mark for the TGN examination is raised
to 26 out of 80 points (33% correct answers, which is equivalent to
the NT2 Beginners Level A1)
This part of the examination consists
of five parts:
·
1. repeating
12 sentences;
·
2. answering
14 short questions;
·
3. repeating
12 sentences;
·
4. stating
10 opposites;
·
5. tell
something about 2 short stories (you do not get any points for this part)
Third part of the examination (since
1st of April 2011) will be the GBL-test, this part of the examination
assesses whether or not you are able to read Dutch at level A1 of
the Common European Common Framework of Reference for Languages. You
will be given a book and asked to read out loud. You will need to achieve a
score of 75% correct answers for the GBL examination. This part
of the examination consists of five parts:
·
1. reading
aloud 4 columns of 8 Dutch words (a total of 32 words)
·
2.
reading aloud complete sentences, sentences are between 6 to 11
words
·
3. reading
aloud 3 short stories (one story is handwritten)
·
4. completing
28 incomplete sentences using one of the suggested words (‘filling in the
blanks’)
·
5. answering
questions about 3 short stories, the length of the story is between 52 and
84 words. For every story, you will hear 4 questions, so a
total of 12 spoken questions. You will need to answer the questions.
With your KNS-test, there
will be no visible text, only pictures and sound
With
your TGN-test, there will be no visible text and no visuals, only
sound
With
your GBL-test, you will be using a booklet with only Dutch text, but
there are no visuals.
Accompanying questions are
both written and spoken, but you yourself do not need to write
anything.
Note:
you are allowed to make personal notes during
your GBL-test only. However, these notes will not influence the
examination results: it’s just for personal use.
The civic integration examination should be achieved by 01.04.2011 voldoendes by scoring on three components.
For KNS: you must score 70% (unchanged) - the test will take 15 minutes - there are thirty questions from the book.
For TGN: You must score 26 points on a scale of 10-80. Then you level A1 - the test will take 15 minutes.
GBL: you must score 26 points on a scale of 10-35. Then you level A1 - the test will take 25 minutes.
Test
scale according to report scale TGN CEF-level
|
CEF-level
|
80
|
C2
|
68-79
|
C1
|
57-67
|
B2
|
47-56
|
B1
|
37-46
|
A2
|
26-36
|
A1
|
C2
Brings nuances in meaning across
precisely and in a natural way.
Can spontaneously and with a natural
fluency also perform longer interventions. Shows a consistent grammatical and
phonological grasp of varied and complex language usage, including proper use
of connecting words and conjunctions. Can effortlessly understand native
speakers.
C1
Expresses him-/herself fluently and
spontaneously, in clear, well-structured speech.
Can express him-/herself fluently and
spontaneously, almost effortlessly, in an even, steady usage of language. Has a
clear and natural pronunciation. Can vary intonation and uses emphasis to
emphasize parts. Rarely makes mistakes. Shows grasp of connecting words and
conjunctions. Understands virtually every native speaker, but may sometimes ask
for confirmation.
B2
Brings information and views across
clearly and without noticeable effort.
Can produce unit language with a
reasonably balanced tempo, with few noticeable pauses. Clear pronunciation and
intonation. Errors do not lead to misunderstandings. Clear coherent arguments,
but sometimes a little "jumpy". Can understand standard native
speakers in detail, also in a noisy environment
B1
Communicates the main points in
familiar matters understandably.
Can discuss understandably, although
obviously pausing for planning for and construction of grammatical elements.
Pronunciation is understandable although at times coloured by a foreign accent
and with errors in pronunciation. Fairly correct use of a general repertoire in
predictable situations. Can connect simple loose elements into a coherent
whole. Can understand clear speaking native speakers, but may have to ask for a
repetition.
A2
Communicates basic information about
work, background, family, leisure, etc. Can make him-/herself understood in
short sentences, although pauses, false starts and rewordings are present.
Pronunciation is generally clear enough to be understood, despite a distinct
foreign accent. Uses a limited number of simple structures correctly, but makes
elemental errors systematically. Can connect word groups with simple
conjunctions as "and", "but", and "because". Can
understand clear speaking native speakers who address him/her directly,
whenever necessary asking for a repetition.
A1
Does simple statements about personal
information and familiar topics.
Can handle very short, isolated, and
mainly standard expressions. Many pauses to search for expressions and to
pronounce less familiar words. Speaks with strong foreign accent. Understands
the scope of clearly pronounced questions directed to him / her.
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