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Key Facts: CNaVT A2 (PTIT) Exam
CNaVT A2 (PTIT) certifies Dutch language proficiency at CEFR A2 level for tourist and informal communication contexts.
The exam is jointly administered by KU Leuven Language Institute and Radboud University Nijmegen under the Dutch Language Union (Nederlandse Taalunie).
CNaVT exams are offered once per year, typically in May, at certified testing centres in Belgium, the Netherlands, and internationally.
The CNaVT A2 exam fee is approximately €75 per sitting (2026), varying by testing centre and country.
The A2 (PTIT) exam is entirely written, consisting of reading comprehension and writing tasks with no oral (speaking) component.
Candidates typically require 200–350 hours of Dutch instruction before attempting the A2 level exam.
Passed CNaVT certificates are valid indefinitely and recognised by Belgian and Dutch educational and governmental institutions.
The full exam takes approximately 2 hours, covering reading comprehension (MCQ and short answers) and writing tasks.
CNaVT stands for Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal (Certificate of Dutch as a Foreign Language).
A failed CNaVT candidate must wait until the following year's session, as only one sitting per year is available per level.
CNaVT A2 (PTIT) is the entry-level Dutch language certificate for tourist and informal communication, offered once yearly by KU Leuven and Radboud University under the Dutch Language Union.
Sample CNaVT A2 (PTIT) Practice Questions
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1Wat zeg je als je iemand voor de eerste keer ontmoet? (What do you say when you meet someone for the first time?)
2Je bent in een café. De ober vraagt: "Wat wilt u drinken?" Wat antwoord je? (You are in a café. The waiter asks: "What would you like to drink?" What do you reply?)
3Een toerist vraagt: "Waar is het museum?" Welk antwoord geeft de weg? (A tourist asks: "Where is the museum?" Which answer gives directions?)
4De prijs van een item is 12,50 euro. Hoe zeg je dit in het Nederlands? (The price of an item is 12.50 euro. How do you say this in Dutch?)
5Je wilt een kamer boeken in een hotel. Welke zin gebruik je? (You want to book a room in a hotel. Which sentence do you use?)
6Je ziet een bord: "Vandaag gesloten. Morgen open van 9 tot 17 uur." Wanneer is de winkel open? (Sign: "Closed today. Open tomorrow from 9 to 17.") When is the shop open?
7Je ontvangt een e-mail: "Beste Jan, Bedankt voor je bericht. Ik kom donderdag om twee uur. Tot dan!" Wanneer komt de persoon? (You receive an email: "Dear Jan, Thanks for your message. I am coming Thursday at two. Until then!") When is the person coming?
8Je leest een menu: "Dagschotel: soep + hoofdgerecht + dessert = 18 euro." Wat is NIET inbegrepen in de dagschotel? (Menu: "Daily special: soup + main course + dessert = 18 euro.") What is NOT included?
9Je ziet een bord: "Uitverkoop! 30% korting op alle kleding." Wat betekent dit? (Sign: "Sale! 30% discount on all clothing.") What does this mean?
10Je leest een ansichtkaart: "Hoi Maria, We zijn in Brussel. Het is hier heel gezellig! De chocolade is heerlijk. Tot snel, Sophie." Wat vindt Sophie van Brussel? (Postcard from Sophie in Brussels: "It is very cosy here! The chocolate is delicious.") What does Sophie think?
About the CNaVT A2 (PTIT) Exam
The CNaVT A2 certificate — officially called Profiel Toeristische en Informele Taalvaardigheid (PTIT) — is the entry-level certificate in the CNaVT family of Dutch foreign-language proficiency exams. At CEFR A2, the exam targets learners who can handle simple tourist situations and informal social interactions in Dutch: ordering food, asking for directions, reading short notices, and exchanging basic personal information. The exam is jointly administered by KU Leuven Language Institute (Belgium) and Radboud University Nijmegen (Netherlands) under the Dutch Language Union (Nederlandse Taalunie). It is offered once per year (typically in May) at certified testing centres across Belgium, the Netherlands, and internationally. The PTIT consists of a written exam covering reading comprehension and writing tasks. Unlike higher CNaVT levels, there is no oral examination component at A2.
Exam sponsor: KU Leuven Language Institute and Radboud University Nijmegen, under the Dutch Language Union (Nederlandse Taalunie).. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
60 questions
Time Limit
Approximately 2 hours for the full written exam (reading and writing components combined).
Passing Score
Pass/fail on each component; candidates must pass all registered parts to receive the certificate.
Exam / Certification Fees
Approximately €75 per sitting (2026); exact fee varies by testing centre.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Reading Comprehension
Postcards, emails, notices, ads, menus, and tourist brochures at A2 level — identifying key information and selecting correct answers.
Vocabulary
Core A2 lexicon: greetings, prices, shopping, food, transport, time, and informal social vocabulary.
Grammar
Present tense, de/het articles, prepositions, negation with niet/geen, plural forms, and basic sentence word order.
Preparing for the CNaVT A2 (PTIT) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/fail on each component; candidates must pass all registered parts to receive the certificate.
- Exam length: 60 questions
- Time limit: Approximately 2 hours for the full written exam (reading and writing components combined).
- Exam / certification fees: Approximately €75 per sitting (2026); exact fee varies by testing centre. Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNaVT A2 (PTIT) certificate?
The CNaVT A2 certificate, called Profiel Toeristische en Informele Taalvaardigheid (PTIT), certifies Dutch language proficiency at the CEFR A2 level. It demonstrates the ability to handle tourist situations and informal social interactions in Dutch. It is recognised in Belgium and the Netherlands as an official language certificate.
Who administers the CNaVT A2 exam?
The CNaVT exams are jointly administered by KU Leuven Language Institute in Belgium and Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands, under the supervision of the Dutch Language Union (Nederlandse Taalunie). Exams are held at certified testing centres worldwide.
How often is the CNaVT A2 exam offered?
The CNaVT exam is offered once per year, typically in May. Candidates must register by the deadline (usually in February or March). There is no resit in the same year; a failed candidate must wait until the next year's session.
What is the format of the CNaVT A2 exam?
The A2 (PTIT) exam is entirely written. It consists of reading comprehension tasks (MCQ and short answers) and writing tasks. Unlike higher CNaVT levels, there is no oral (speaking) examination component at the A2 level. The total examination time is approximately 2 hours.
How much does the CNaVT A2 exam cost?
The fee is approximately €75 per sitting in 2026, though exact amounts may vary by testing centre and country. Candidates pay during registration at the selected test centre or via the CNaVT website (cnavt.org).
What study materials are recommended for CNaVT A2?
CNaVT publishes official sample exams (oefenexamens) and the exam syllabus on cnavt.org — these are the most reliable preparation resources. Learners at A2 level benefit from A1/A2 coursebooks (e.g., Delft Dutch series, Taalcompleet A1/A2), vocabulary lists for tourist and informal vocabulary, and listening practice with short native-speaker audio at a basic register.