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A 40-minute Schrijven A2 overview with the 4-task exam rhythm
Point totals for forms, emails, notes, and short free-writing tasks
Rubrics, sentence patterns, common mistakes, and example passing answers
Exam snapshot
The writing exam lasts 40 minutes and normally has 4 tasks.
One task is a form. The other tasks are usually emails, free writing, short messages, or a note.
Correspondence, free-writing, and note tasks can receive up to 10 points each.
A form task can receive up to 7 points.
A full practice set is scored out of 37 points.
Clear Dutch that answers the assignment is more important than long or difficult sentences.
Use 25/37 points as a practical pass target. That is based on a 65% assumption because the exact pass threshold is not clearly confirmed here.
Task types
Max points: 7
You fill in personal details, choose options, and answer one or two short open questions.
Max points: 10
You write a practical email to a student, colleague, teacher, boss, or another known person.
Max points: 10
You write at least three sentences about a familiar topic, often for a local newspaper or course.
Max points: 10
You leave a short note or message with practical instructions for another person.
40-minute plan
Scan all tasks
Mark the form, the easiest task, and any task with many bullet points.
Finish the form
Fill in every field first. The form is worth fewer points, so do not spend too long.
Write the 10-point tasks
Spend about 8 minutes per email, short text, or note. Answer every bullet before improving style.
Check and repair
Check greetings, dates, word order, spelling, and whether every assignment point is answered.
Scoring
| Criterion | Points | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Adequaatheid/begrijpelijkheid | 0-3 | The answer matches the task and the reader can understand it. |
| Grammatica | 0-2 | Sentences are grammatically clear enough for A2. |
| Spelling | 0-2 | Common words, names, dates, and endings are spelled well enough. |
| Woordgebruik | 0-2 | Vocabulary is practical, appropriate, and not too repetitive. |
| Coherentie | 0-1 | The text hangs together with simple connectors such as en, maar, want, and omdat. |
If adequaatheid/begrijpelijkheid scores 0, all other criteria automatically score 0.
| Criterion | Points | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Adequaatheid/begrijpelijkheid | 0-3 | The form is filled in correctly and the answers match the form questions. |
| Spelling | 0-2 | Personal details and short answers are spelled clearly. |
| Woordgebruik | 0-2 | The words are appropriate for the form and the situation. |
If adequaatheid/begrijpelijkheid scores 0, spelling and woordgebruik automatically score 0.
Useful Dutch
Example answers
E-mail, 10 points
You have an appointment with Amber tomorrow. You cannot come and want a new appointment.
Example answer
Hallo Amber,
Ik wil onze afspraak van morgen graag verzetten. Ik kan niet komen, want ik moet naar de dokter. Kunnen wij vrijdag om 10.00 uur afspreken?
Groeten, Samira
Vrij schrijven, 10 points
Write at least three sentences about a party that you celebrate every year.
Example answer
Ik vier elk jaar mijn verjaardag. Mijn familie en mijn vrienden komen bij mij thuis. Wij eten taart, drinken koffie en praten met elkaar. Ik vind dit feest heel gezellig.
Briefje, 10 points
Write a short note for a colleague with three things she must do in the shop.
Example answer
Hallo Fariha,
Wil je straks de winkel stofzuigen? Hang ook de kleren aan het rek. Doe daarna de deur op slot.
Alvast bedankt! Groeten, Samira
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