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Dutch integration and NT2 exams have different levels. Find each exam's requirements and registration steps here.
June 28, 2026
For A2 candidates in the Netherlands: check your exam requirements, payment options and booking deadlines, including the paper route if login fails.
August 22, 2026
Check which loan and fine rules apply to your migration category under the 2013 or 2021 law, including refunds, family-member conditions and repayment.
August 19, 2026
Your exam results, integration law and reason for repeated failures affect which resit, extra-time or waiver options you can use.
August 12, 2026
Check which school hours and exam attempts count for the 600-hour rule, which evidence your school must provide, and when you can apply.
July 30, 2026
For A2 candidates in the Netherlands: check which exam parts you still need, plan another attempt and follow the separate rules for the labour-market exam.
July 28, 2026
Check which loan rules apply to your integration route, which school costs qualify, and how to manage invoices and repayment.
July 25, 2026
This page covers A2, B1 and B2 candidates whose illness, disability, dyslexia or personal circumstances affect how they take an exam.
July 20, 2026
Check which age, nationality, residence or education rules apply to the A1 exam abroad, and what evidence you need for a medical or personal request.
July 16, 2026
How to use a civic integration diploma, self-reliance-route certificate, Dutch state-exam certificate, or digital extract after you pass.
July 16, 2026
Check which fines apply to family migrants and asylum status holders, how your course records affect the amount, and how to respond to a letter.
July 16, 2026
Compare booking steps, payments and change deadlines for A1 abroad, A2, B1 and B2 exams, plus participation steps arranged by your municipality.
July 10, 2026
Check which exemption route fits your diploma, passed exams, work history, health or personal circumstances under the 2013 or 2021 integration law.
July 8, 2026
This article covers the steps before travel and after arrival for people who have passed the exam abroad at A1 language level (simple Dutch) and are preparing their residence application.
June 28, 2026
Find the official locations for the A1 exam abroad, A2 language and knowledge exams in the Netherlands, Dutch as a second language state exams, and municipal participation steps.
June 27, 2026
If you took Programma I (Programme I, B1) or Programma II (Programme II, B2), use this page to check a result, plan a resit or prove a pass.
June 23, 2026
Check your exam result, keep proof of passed parts, and plan your residence application before you move to join your partner in the Netherlands.
June 23, 2026
Exam-day rules for B1 and B2 candidates, including the documents to pack, the checks in the room and what to do if you cannot attend.
June 4, 2026
Check which documents you receive after integration in the Netherlands, and which proof to use for immigration, work or further study.
June 2, 2026
For people who have passed the exam abroad, this page explains the MVV application deadline and the letters, plan and course checks after arrival.
May 30, 2026
Check which exam fees, course bills and loan rules apply to your integration law and residence status before you book an exam or sign a school contract.
May 25, 2026
Compare school choice under the two integration laws, course levels, loan conditions and the questions to ask before you sign a language-course contract.
May 24, 2026
Exam-day rules for the A1 exam abroad, A2 language and society exams, labour-market appointments, and B1 or B2 state exams in the Netherlands.
May 12, 2026
Compare the medical routes for illness or disability during civic integration in the Netherlands, with the conditions, documents and application steps for each.
May 11, 2026
Check what you need to register for the A1 (basic Dutch) exam abroad, book an appointment, change your booking or retake a failed part.
May 10, 2026
Check how your integration route, current PIP (personal integration and participation plan) and previous attempts affect payment for your next exam.
May 10, 2026
Check which deadline and extra-time rules apply to you, what evidence each reason needs, and how to prepare a request or respond to a DUO letter.
May 9, 2026
For B1 and B2 candidates booking the Dutch state exam, this page covers choosing a date and city, paying, cancellation and exam adjustments.
July 16, 2026
Compare the exam abroad and the exams in the Netherlands, with the route, booking, fee and deadline rules that apply to your file.
August 22, 2026
For the B1 speaking exam, this page explains the tasks and gives timed answer plans, Dutch sentence patterns and 16 original practice prompts.
August 18, 2026
Practise short Dutch answers for the exam abroad with task explanations, a scoring checklist and original prompts with possible answers.
August 14, 2026
Worked Dutch answers and English translations for A2 picture tasks, with words for people, places and actions and ways to answer each part of the question.
August 13, 2026
Compare official practice for Dutch exams at A1, A2, B1 and B2 by the parts each resource covers, the device you need and each test's limits.
August 13, 2026
Check which Dutch level your job, study or immigration goal requires before booking, with the rules for healthcare, childcare and university admission.
August 12, 2026
Practise the three B1 writing task types with a complete original set, a timing plan and checks for missing details, word order and spelling.
August 12, 2026
For adults taking the B2 speaking exam, this page explains the task types and helps you review your recordings with 13 original Dutch exercises.
August 11, 2026
A reading method for long B1 exam texts, with a time plan, question types and guidance on when to use the permitted dictionary.
August 8, 2026
For the A2 Luisteren exam, this page covers missed names, numbers and corrections in conversations about appointments, work and travel.
August 4, 2026
Recognise each A1 speaking task and choose an answer that fits, using question words, short Dutch examples and a recording routine for both task types.
July 31, 2026
Practise B2 writing for study and work with an example timing plan, original Dutch tasks and checks for complete answers in each task type.
July 30, 2026
Match your A2 speaking answer to the prompt, with plans for video and picture tasks, translated Dutch examples, and checks for your practice recording.
July 30, 2026
This page helps you choose B1 or B2 practice material, use the official exam controls, and review answers before you practise a skill again.
July 28, 2026
Use this original Dutch practice set to work on completing sentences, explaining survey results, giving an opinion and describing a process for Programma II.
July 23, 2026
Compare the Dutch reading exams at A1, A2, B1 and B2, with text types, question strategies, NT2 (Dutch as a second language state exam) dictionary rules and practice for the level you need.
July 21, 2026
Compare speaking tasks, answer length and the computer setup for A1 abroad, A2, B1 and B2 so you can choose practice for your required exam.
July 15, 2026
This guide helps you choose online practice for your Dutch exam and level, check device limits and plan a week around the skills you need to practise.
July 13, 2026
Use this guide to plan your A1 study and exam appointment abroad before you apply to join your partner or work as a religious minister in the Netherlands.
July 12, 2026
Use this original Dutch question set to check which KNM themes you need to study, with written image descriptions and an answer key grouped by theme.
July 11, 2026
Check whether A2 fits your integration duty or voluntary application, then plan the exam parts, bookings and practice for your situation.
July 9, 2026
Seven practical tips for adults preparing for A2 or B1 exams in the Netherlands, from checking the required parts to reviewing mistakes and planning exam-day travel.
July 8, 2026
Use this guide to connect KNM topics with everyday situations, check your booking choices and choose official or extra practice materials.
July 6, 2026
Examples of incomplete answers, unclear sentences and form errors in the A2 Schrijven exam, with a final check for your own writing.
July 6, 2026
For the A1 society exam abroad, this guide explains the question format, covers the seven themes and gives you original examples to practise.
July 3, 2026
Original Dutch sample answers for the two A1 speaking task types, with English translations, explanations and repairs for unclear answers.
July 2, 2026
Four original Dutch practice answers with English translations for video-style questions, picture descriptions, choices and sequences in A2 Spreken.
June 30, 2026
Practise A1 reading for the exam abroad with Dutch notices, messages and short stories, plus an answer key that shows the words behind each answer.
June 28, 2026
Plain-language overview of A2, B1 and B2 Dutch listening exams, with official timings, level differences and practice links.
June 27, 2026
A strategy for A2 Lezen questions about letters, emails, notices and tables, with a worked example and a timing plan for practice.
June 25, 2026
Four original A2 Schrijven examples show how an e-mail, a form, a neighbourhood text and a workplace note answer their tasks.
June 20, 2026
Use everyday situations and Dutch words to understand the eight KNM themes, from choosing the right office to recognising school types and national symbols.
June 12, 2026
Practise finding days, places, prices and instructions in short Dutch texts for the A1 reading exam abroad, with explanations for each answer.
June 12, 2026
This preparation plan covers A1 abroad, A2 in the Netherlands and B1 or B2, with a weekly study routine and advice on when to ask for feedback.
June 7, 2026
This 30-day calendar covers practice tasks, feedback, review and exam-day checks for the A1 exam abroad, A2 exams and B1 or B2 state exams.
June 7, 2026
Use examples from healthcare, work, money and public services to practise choosing a KNM answer, reading picture clues and checking mistakes.
June 6, 2026
Use these original Dutch emails, forms, notes and short-text prompts to practise answering every part of an A2 writing task and checking your work.
May 29, 2026
Practise reading arguments, checking conditions and finding evidence in Dutch texts for the B2 exam, with a worked exercise and a four-week study plan.
May 27, 2026
Review six A2 speaking mistakes with advice on what to change, then use the scoring checks and Dutch phrases to review your own recordings.
May 21, 2026
For adults taking B1 listening, this guide covers the exam rules and a practice routine, with five original Dutch scripts, questions and explained answers.
May 20, 2026
A guide for your A2 listening preparation, with examples of changed plans, ways to recover after a missed word, and a choice of official and extra practice.
May 20, 2026
Find the official A1 practice resources for the exam abroad and choose how to use the speaking question list, assessment model and self-study material.
May 19, 2026
Practise finding dates, rules and prices in Dutch emails, letters and tables with a reading strategy and 25 original questions with explained answers.
May 18, 2026
Practise for the B1 reading exam with a plan for long texts, advice on dictionary use, and an original Dutch bicycle-parking text with six questions.
May 18, 2026
Compare the Dutch writing exams at A2, B1 and B2 to choose practice for your required level and plan your booking, results and any exam adjustments.
May 15, 2026
Practise A2 speaking with four Dutch sample answers, 16 original exercises, and a scoring table that helps you choose what to improve in your next recording.
May 8, 2026
Use this A2 practice directory to choose an exam part, check the computer advice and plan what to study after your first attempt.
May 1, 2026
Learn what each KNS theme covers for the A1 exam abroad, with photo situations, Dutch words and a study sequence using the official materials.
July 28, 2026
For newcomers after arrival: understand your integration letter, which law applies to you, and how the process differs from exams abroad or citizenship.
August 11, 2026
Check which ONA exemption fits your work or personal situation, which documents to send, how to apply and how to object to a refusal.
July 30, 2026
Find the PVT rules for your integration law and the municipal steps for a missing invitation or completion record before your deadline.
July 24, 2026
Check which integration evidence fits your residence route, including accepted diplomas, certificates, exemptions and the conditions for Turkish nationals.
July 24, 2026
Check your municipality’s role, personal plan, learning route, exam level and payment rules if you fall under the 2021 law.
July 5, 2026
Check what to write on each ONA card, which documents DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs, the Dutch education service) asks for and which submission route fits you.
July 3, 2026
Check your NT2 diploma or partial results, the other naturalisation requirements and the documents to prepare for your municipality appointment.
July 1, 2026
Your MAP arrangements depend on your learning route, while your residence status affects the rules for late completion and fines.
June 29, 2026
For people who need ONA, this guide covers the required documents, the choice of a course or interview, and the waiting times after submission.
June 27, 2026
Check which diploma or exemption documents to bring for Dutch naturalisation, including voluntary exams, applying from abroad and help if you cannot pass.
June 7, 2026
Your first appointments, study choices and payments after a DUO inburgering letter depend on whether the 2013 or 2021 law applies.
May 18, 2026
Compare who guides you, which exams and participation tasks apply, and who pays under the two Dutch civic integration laws.
May 17, 2026
Find the work and participation task listed in your integration plan or letter, with the booking route, fees, deadlines and exceptions for each law.
May 4, 2026
Check how nationality, age, education and residence purpose affect your integration obligation, including the rules for Turkish nationals.
July 12, 2026
Learn what the CEFR language levels (A1, A2, B1, B2) mean for your Dutch integration exams and what skills you need at each level.
August 11, 2026
Compare Dutch exam requirements for moving, compulsory integration, citizenship, residence, study and work, using your official documents and application goal.
August 8, 2026
Questions about the A1 exam abroad, A2 in the Netherlands and B1 or B2 state exams, including the society modules, costs and registration.
July 25, 2026
Your work hours, study plans, childcare and health matter when the municipality sets your PIP or reviews a plan that does not fit your situation.
July 23, 2026
Check the programme, exams, funding and deadline for your onderwijsroute before lessons start or when your study plans change.
July 12, 2026
Check who decides your Z-route, which lessons and activities count, and what your certificate means for later residence or citizenship applications.
June 28, 2026
Check your B1-route plan, options for A2 (the language level below B1), payment rules and official or extra free practice for each language skill.
June 24, 2026
Compare the Dutch you use at A2 and B1, check which level your integration rules require, and see when work or study may call for a higher target.
June 3, 2026
Compare study methods for inburgering, including course choice by law, teacher feedback, loan conditions and a two-week trial before paying for lessons.
June 1, 2026
Compare the B1 and B2 programmes, exam tasks and diploma rules before choosing the Staatsexamen NT2 level for your integration plan, studies or work.
May 22, 2026
Compare the language exams, knowledge tests and participation requirements for Dutch integration, with the official place to check each part of your route.
June 23, 2026
Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS, Statistics Netherlands) reports Dutch exam levels and integration times under Wet inburgering 2021 (Civic Integration Act 2021) for the first groups to finish.
August 10, 2026
Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS, Statistics Netherlands) figures for 2022–2025 cover migration groups, nationalities, age, sex and education.
July 23, 2026
Compare CBS (Statistics Netherlands) data on work, benefits and study after inburgering (civic integration), plus employment in 2025 by integration status.
July 3, 2026
CBS (Statistics Netherlands) figures for asylum migrants under Wet inburgering 2021 (Civic Integration Act 2021), covering reception moves, housing waits and early integration.
July 2, 2026
Compare the three learning routes under the 2021 law, the groups who follow them, and how many people have completed their civic integration obligation.
July 1, 2026
CBS (Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, Statistics Netherlands) data on work and income after housing, with learning-route comparisons and job conditions.
June 21, 2026
Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek (CBS, Statistics Netherlands) data on route decisions, test advice, route changes and literacy support under the 2021 integration law.
June 13, 2026
Compare the legal PIP deadline with national and municipal wait figures, including the different start dates and the limits of the end-2025 data.
June 24, 2026
Your integration paperwork may use the portal, another official service or a paper form; the route depends on the exam or task.
June 3, 2026
For DigiD (digital ID) problems in Mijn Inburgering, check account recovery, app settings and paper alternatives for exams and loans.
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The inburgeringsexamen (Dutch civic integration exam) is required for most non-EU immigrants settling in the Netherlands. It tests your Dutch language skills and knowledge of Dutch society, ensuring you can participate in everyday life.
Reading (Lezen)
Understand Dutch texts such as advertisements, letters, and news articles at A2 or B1 level.
Writing (Schrijven)
Write emails, fill in forms, and compose short texts in Dutch for everyday situations.
Speaking (Spreken)
Respond to visual prompts and demonstrate conversational Dutch in recorded speaking tasks.
Listening (Luisteren)
Comprehend spoken Dutch from dialogues, announcements, and conversations.
KNM (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij)
Answer questions about Dutch society — government, healthcare, education, housing, and cultural norms.
If you follow the B1 or B2 route, you take the NT2 staatsexamen instead. NT2-I corresponds to B1 level and NT2-II to B2 level, covering reading, writing, speaking, and listening at a higher standard.
For official exam information and registration, visit the DUO website or contact your local municipality.
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