Naturalisation Course (obtaining Dutch citizenship in Singapore)

Naturalisation Course

In order to successfully apply for naturalisation, you will need to pass the Integration Exam (not to be confused with the MVV Civic Integration Exam) at the Dutch Embassy here.

This comprehensive Integration Exam, which will take several hours to complete, comprises of a language test (NT2* proficiency level A2) plus a comprehensive knowledge test regarding Dutch Society).

(* NT2 = Dutch as Second Language)

Please note there are three different exams you will need to complete:

-1- Examen Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving

Exam Knowledge of Dutch Society: Social Studies

-2- Toets Gesproken Nederlands

(Test Spoken Dutch, by way of a telephone connection to a speech analyzing computer)

-3- Elektronisch Praktijkexamen

(Practical Exam using a special laptop computer, which will be officially sealed, and flown in for you directly from The Netherlands. This laptop will be opened by Dutch Embassy staff and used for both your individual Electronic Practical Exam plus your Exam Knowledge of Dutch Society.)

If you sign up for our private (one-to-one) Naturalisation Course, you will not only reach NT2 proficiency level A2, but we will also teach you everything you need to know regarding the section ‘Knowledge of Dutch Society’ (Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving: ‘Maatschappij-orientatie’).

We are using the same professional teaching aids like the official Education Centers for Integration in Holland do.

Useful info for Dutch partners:

(1) Please click here to read all about the ’Wet Inburgering voor Naturalisatie’, and please click here to get to know how your girlfriend / fiancée / wife can obtain Dutch citizenship while residing in Singapore.

(2) Please click here to download a useful brochure: ‘Examen doen voor Inburgering of Naturalisatie’; wilt u zich aanmelden voor het Inburgeringsexamen? In deze folder leest u welke examens er zijn. Ook leest u hoe u de examens kunt doen.

During one-to-one sessions, we will intensively focus on both subjects: NT2 language training (targeted private lessons to reach NT2 proficiency level A2) and comprehensive social studies, specially developed by Dutch social science professionals to effectively train foreigners, so that they will achieve adequate knowledge of Dutch society.

(These social studies are the second mandatory part of the Dutch naturalisation test.)

For this specific purpose, we have all necessary & up-to-date official teaching aids plus NT2 State Exams of previous years available here in Singapore.

This means that you can fully prepare yourself with us and take your official Naturalisation Test at the Dutch Embassy here in Singapore.

Course duration:

This totally depends on the time you can make available for private lessons and study, plus your individual capabilities and learning pace.

Ideally, you will need at least 6 months to prepare yourself adequately, with intensive one-to-one sessions at least twice per week (2 x 2 = 4 hours per week); but lessons 3 times per week (3 x 2 = 6 hours per week) would actually be better.

Please note that this is a quite exacting study program. It all depends on your individual capabilities and learning pace (in terms of comprehension plus absorbing / memorising information). You will need to master both the Dutch language (NT2 level A2) in every aspect: reading, writing, listening, speaking, plus a fair bit of knowledge about Dutch society. Therefore, the more time you can make available for your private lessons, the better it will be.

Please keep in mind that the absolute minimum is 4 hours of lessons per week.

Next to these private sessions, you will need to study very hard (at least 3 hours every day) to be successful in the end.

Rates:

S$ 120/- per private session of 2 hours

Venue for private lessons:

The teacher’s private address at Serangoon Green, Jalan Teck Kee, or your own private address. If you opt for the latter possibility, additional charges for transportation cost will be applicable).

Time and dates:

Please call us, or send your SMS / e-mail to discuss your preferred days and time.

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