B1 Nt2 Programma I Structure, Registration, and Scoring
A complete B1 Nt2 Programma I guide covering exam parts, duration, registration, result dates, scoring, and what to bring.
Reviewed against official sources - Updated 2026-05-10
Staatsexamen Nt2 Programma I is a B1 exam with four parts: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
Programma I parts and duration
| Part | Structure | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 texts with about 35 or 36 multiple-choice questions | 110 minutes |
| Listening | About 40 tasks with 5 or more listening texts; multiple choice | 90 minutes |
| Speaking | Short and medium speaking tasks into a microphone | About 25 minutes |
| Writing | Sentence tasks, partial writing tasks, and short writing tasks | 100 minutes |
Scoring scale
Staatsexamens Nt2 says Reading and Listening are assessed by computer. Writing and Speaking are assessed by trained assessors, usually by two assessors. You need a score of at least 500 to pass an exam part.
Registration
Staatsexamens Nt2 says registration is through DUO. You can register about eight weeks before the exam, normally through Mijn DUO with DigiD. The exam schedule shows when registration opens, often at 9.00.
Practical requirements
- Exam cities
- Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rijswijk, Rotterdam, Utrecht, and Zwolle are listed by Staatsexamens Nt2.
- Arrival
- Your call-up letter states the time; Staatsexamens Nt2 says to be present half an hour earlier.
- ID
- You need a valid ID for each exam part.
- Dictionary
- No dictionary for Listening and Speaking. For Reading and Writing, only the allowed Van Dale Pocketwoordenboek Nederlands als tweede taal (NT2).
Results
Staatsexamens Nt2 says results are visible through DUO and are also sent by email and post. The exam schedule shows the online result date from 15.00.
