Dutch language levels explained
May 14, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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Episode description
What Dutch language level is your child expected to reach in school? How do the Dutch reference levels (1F, 2F, 3F, 4F) compare to CEFR levels like A2 or B1? And what do they actually mean for your child’s education?
In this solo episode, Wendy van Dalen, founder of Dutch for Children, explains everything you need to know about Dutch language levels in education, whether your child is living in the Netherlands or abroad.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What do the Dutch reference levels (F- and S-levels) mean?
- How are they used in Dutch schools?
- What are CEFR levels, and how do they differ?
- How to support your child toward the right level?
- Why may academic Dutch require extra guidance?
- And how can Dutch for Children help your family?
📖 Prefer reading? Here’s the full blog article with all the details: 👉 Dutch language levels explained.
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