See which exam to take and how to prepare, all on one page.
There are three different civic integration exams, and each has different sections. Find your target exam below, look at its sections and pick the preparation path that suits you.
- target exams
- 3
- different sections
- 6
- language levels
- 3
Target exams
- A1
Basic exam abroad
The exam taken at the embassy before you come to the Netherlands for family reunification.
- KNS · Knowledge of Dutch society30 min · 30 questions · pass 21
- Lezen · Reading35 min · 19 questions · pass 14
- Spreken · Speaking30 min · 22 questions
- A2
Inburgering A2
Expats and volunteers living in the Netherlands (permanent residence, citizenship); people on the B1 route whose level was lowered to A2.
- Lezen · ReadingDuration and question count per official announcement
- Luisteren · ListeningDuration and question count per official announcement
- Schrijven · WritingDuration and question count per official announcement
- Spreken · SpeakingDuration and question count per official announcement
- KNM · Knowledge of Dutch societyDuration and question count per official announcement
- ONA · Orientation on the Dutch labour market · OptionalDuration and question count per official announcement
- B1
Inburgering B1 · Staatsexamen NT2 I
People who have had to complete inburgering since 2022, and anyone aiming for work or study.
- Lezen · ReadingDuration and question count per official announcement
- Luisteren · ListeningDuration and question count per official announcement
- Schrijven · WritingDuration and question count per official announcement
- Spreken · SpeakingDuration and question count per official announcement
- KNM · Knowledge of Dutch societyDuration and question count per official announcement
Rules change from time to time. Always check which exam applies to you and the current durations with information from the official authority.
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Video lessons
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Topic guides
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Practice exams
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Exam rehearsal
Rehearse all sections back to back, in the same order as exam day.
Which exam is right for me?
I'm not in the Netherlands yet and I'm applying for family reunification.
You'll usually take the civic integration exam abroad (A1).
A1 abroadI'm in the Netherlands and my inburgering obligation is at A2 level.
Prepare for the Inburgering A2 sections.
Inburgering A2I'm in the Netherlands and my goal is the standard B1.
Prepare for the Inburgering B1 / Staatsexamen NT2 I sections.
Inburgering B1
Frequently asked questions about the exams
If you live outside the Netherlands and are applying for family reunification, you will usually take the civic integration exam abroad (A1). If you are in the Netherlands, your obligation is stated in the letter from your gemeente or the official authority.
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