What is the Inburgering?
Inburgering is a civic Integration Course. The purpose of this course is to learn the Dutch language as well as some other aspects of the Dutch culture/society.
Why should I follow a course?
- if you need a valid resident permit (when you don't have a Dutch, Swiss or EU passport)
- if you apply for a Dutch passport
Find more information on:
www.denhaag.nl/home/bewoners/to/Inburgeringscursus-1.htm
Where can I follow this course?
Different municipalities in the Netherlands offer these courses.
Taalcursus (Language Courses) are also offered and their focus is mainly on teaching the Dutch language. At the end of the Taalcursus you will be able to take the Nederlands als tweede taal (NT2) staatsexamen (Dutch as a second language state exam) which certifies that you can speak and understand the Dutch Language on a working/academic level.
Until 2013 the courses will be offered free of charge by the Municipalities. In order to be accepted you need to fulfil certain requirements. The best way to know if you can apply for any of the courses offered by your local municipality is to apply for an interview online or visit the website of the municipality where you are registered.
Here you can find institutions that offer Inburgering courses in your area:
www.blikopwerk.nl/applications/zoek/bedrijf/inburgeren/overzicht.aspx
To apply for an interview in Den Haag (in Dutch):
https://formulier.denhaag.nl/Tripleforms/TriplEforms.aspx?scenario=scAanmeldenInburgeringscursus
Info about inburgering in The Hague:
http://www.denhaagopmaat.nl/inburgering/
Below is a website that offers a general overview of the different courses offered, who can apply for them and how. There is an introduction in English as well as a booklet available for download with useful information about the courses. The rest of the website is in Dutch.
http://www.hetbegintmettaal.nl/english/
Link for downloading the booklet:
http://www.hetbegintmettaal.nl/downloads/folders/FlderInb_Eng-NL.pdf