Becoming a psychotherapist in the Netherlands without speaking Dutch

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bnroncaglia New member

Member since 26 August 2023

bnroncagliaNew member31 August 2023 15:01:29

HI! My goal is to get a Master's degree in the Netherlands, then qualify as a psychologist via completion of the GZ-opleiding programme, and finally train to become a psychotherapist at one of Netherlands' psychotherapy institutes. I was wondering whether some of you have taken this path I want to embark on and done so successfully, without speaking a word of the Dutch language. It is my understanding that the GZ-opleiding programme can be taken in English (correct me if I'm wrong), but how about psychotherapy training, do I have the option of doing this in English too?

Thank you so much for your time!

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert31 August 2023 16:00:57

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Hi and welcome to the Forum.

The hurdle to get over is your BIG registration (); I just went through the advice wizard and it basically says if you do your professional training in the Netherlands, you do not need to prove you can speak Dutch; however, when I consider how strict they are about the Dutch language requirement, I think the course in the Netherlands must be in Dutch; my advice would be to speak to the University and ask them if you can do it in English.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

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bnroncaglia New member

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bnroncagliaNew member31 August 2023 19:32:45

Thank you so much!! You helped me greatly!

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