KNS · Knowledge of Dutch society
20 practice examsPicture-based questions with two options.
- Duration
- 30 min
- Questions
- 30
- Pass mark
- 21 correct
Basic exam abroad
The civic integration exam abroad is taken at the Dutch representation in your country before you move to the Netherlands, for example for family reunification. It tests basic Dutch reading and speaking, plus knowledge about Dutch society.
At a glance
- Language level
- A1
- Sections
- 3
- Total time
- 95 min
- People planning to come to the Netherlands for family reunification
- People who don't live in the Netherlands yet
- People starting from zero or with very little Dutch
Build your language foundation with the A1 video lessons and study the KNS topics in your language; then take practice exams from each section and rehearse with the simulation in the last weeks.
Sections
Lezen · Reading
20 practice examsShort texts, tables and adverts; questions with four options.
- Duration
- 35 min
- Questions
- 19
- Pass mark
- 14 correct
Spreken · Speaking
38 practice examsQuestions and answers and sentence completion; you answer out loud.
- Duration
- 30 min
- Questions
- 22
- Pass mark
- Scored by review
Durations, question counts and pass marks are for information only; the official authorities may update these values. Check the current information from the official source before your exam.
How should you study?
Frequently asked questions about the exams
Your first practice exam is free.
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