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Dutch language levels explained

What you need to know as an international parent

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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About Praat Nederlands met me!

🎙️ Praat Nederlands met me!

The podcast by Dutch for Children

A weekly podcast about raising multilingual children and helping expat kids learn and maintain the Dutch language wherever they are in the world.

Does your child answer in English when you speak Dutch? You’re not alone. Many expat parents face the challenge of keeping their mother tongue alive while raising children abroad.

Praat Nederlands met me! dives into the joys, struggles, and surprises of teaching Dutch to international kids.

Hosted by Wendy van Dalen — founder of Dutch for Children, the online Dutch language school for kids — this podcast brings you:

✨ Expert advice on raising multilingual children
✨ Inspiring stories from expat families and Third Culture Kids
✨ Practical tips for keeping the Dutch language and culture alive

Whether you want to strengthen your child’s Dutch, understand the magic of multilingualism, or feel connected to other international parents, this podcast is for you.

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Dutch for Children — Online Dutch lessons for children
Online Dutch for Expats — Learn Dutch as an expat parent

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