Inburgering Exam Explained in English
Understand the Dutch inburgering exam in English: A2, B1, B2, KNM, Mijn Inburgering, PIP checks, and safe practice routes.
The inburgering exam is the Dutch civic integration exam. Many learners need it for residence, naturalization, or their personal integration route.
Your required level and exam parts can depend on your situation. Always check your personal information in Mijn Inburgering or with your municipality. For practice, Dutch Exams helps you train A1, A2, and B1 Nt2-style skills.
Reliable way to check your route
DUO says the exams you need depend on whether the 2013 or 2021 civic integration act applies to you. Under the 2021 Act, your PIP from the municipality states your track, level, and exams. If your question is personal or legal, use Mijn Inburgering, DUO, or your municipality rather than a practice website.
Key words in simple English
- Mijn Inburgering
- Your official DUO page for your personal integration information, such as which exams apply to you.
- PIP
- The personal integration and participation plan from your municipality if the 2021 civic integration act applies to you.
- KNM
- Knowledge of Dutch Society: an inburgering knowledge exam about practical life in the Netherlands.
- Nt2
- Dutch as a second language state exam. DUO describes the B1 and B2 language exams as Nt2 state exams.
Questions this guide answers
- What is the Dutch inburgering exam in simple English?
- Where can I check which level and exam parts apply to me?
- What is the difference between inburgering practice and official DUO information?
- Which Dutch Exams practice page should I open first?
Common practice paths
| Path | Best starting page | Main focus |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | A1 practice tests | Basic Dutch exam-style practice |
| A2 | A2 practice tests | Inburgering language skills and KNM |
| B1 Nt2 | Nt2 B1 practice tests | Programma I reading, listening, speaking, and writing |
Official information vs practice
| Need | Use this source | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Your personal exam list | Mijn Inburgering or your municipality | Only official sources can confirm your route and required level |
| Exam rules, booking, and results | DUO and official Staatsexamens pages | These details can change and affect your registration |
| Extra daily practice | Dutch Exams practice pages | Use practice pages to build routine after you know your official route |
How to start
- Choose your level: A1, A2, or B1 Nt2.
- Start with the skill that feels easiest so you build confidence.
- Move to your weakest skill and practice it in short sessions.
- Take a complete practice test once you know the format.
- Repeat missed question types, not only missed questions.
Important note
Dutch Exams is an independent practice website. It is not DUO and does not replace official information. Use official DUO pages for registration, exam rules, results, and your personal integration requirements.