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Inburgering A2 Exam Structure, Registration, and Results

A complete A2 inburgering overview covering exam parts, duration, registration, requirements, results, and official practice links.

Reviewed against official sources - Updated 2026-05-10

Use this page as the practical map for the A2 inburgering exam: what you may need to take, how long each part takes, how to register, and what happens after the exam.

Your exact exam requirements depend on your integration route and the law that applies to you. DUO says to check Mijn Inburgering if you are not sure which exams and level you need.

A2 exam parts and duration

Exam partFormatOfficial duration
SpeakingComputer exam with short films and spoken answers35 minutes
ListeningComputer exam with short films/audio texts and questions45 minutes
ReadingComputer exam with texts and questions65 minutes
WritingPen-and-paper exam with 4 writing assignments40 minutes
KNMComputer knowledge exam about Dutch society themes45 minutes

How registration works

For A2 language exams, KNM, or ONA, DUO says you register in Mijn Inburgering with DigiD, choose the date and location, and receive a confirmation by email and letter. Register early because DUO notes it may take more than 6 weeks before you can take an exam.

Registration and changes

Where
Mijn Inburgering for most A2 and KNM registrations.
Login
DigiD is normally used. If you cannot log in, DUO provides forms.
Change date/location
DUO says you can change the date or location until 1 week before the exam.
Cancel/refund
DUO says cancellation until 1 week before the exam gives a refund.
Exam letter
DUO sends a letter with the date, time, and place.

Results and scoring

For A2 language exams and knowledge exams, DUO says you receive the result by letter within 8 weeks and can also see it in Mijn Inburgering. Dutch Exams practice percentages are training feedback only; they are not an official DUO score conversion.

What to bring

  • A valid ID. DUO says you must show ID before the exam.
  • Your exam letter or the information DUO sent you.
  • A cup if you want to drink coffee or tea in the waiting area.
  • Only items allowed by the exam rules.

How to use Dutch Exams

Start with the level overview, then practice the five A2 sections separately. After that, take full practice sets under timed conditions so the official durations feel familiar.

A2
A2 Practice Tests

Open all A2 inburgering practice sections.

KNMA2
A2 KNM Practice

Practice knowledge of Dutch society questions.

Official references