Inburgering Exams Required: A2, KNM, MAP, ONA, and PVT
Use this plain-English guide to check which inburgering exams and modules may apply, including A2, KNM, MAP, ONA, and PVT.
Reviewed against official sources - Updated 2026-05-10
There is no single exam list that applies to everyone. DUO says your required exams depend on the law that applies to you and your personal integration route.
If you are unsure, check Mijn Inburgering first. Under the 2021 Act, the municipality makes a personal integration and participation plan (PIP), and that plan says which educational track and exams apply to you.
Questions this guide answers
- Do I need A2 reading, listening, writing, and speaking?
- When do KNM, MAP, ONA, or PVT appear in an integration route?
- Where should I check my personal exam list before booking?
- Which Dutch Exams practice page should I use after checking my route?
Common parts people see
- Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking
- The four language skills. At A2, these are inburgering language exams.
- KNM
- Knowledge of Dutch Society, a computer exam about Dutch society themes.
- MAP
- Module Labour Market and Participation. DUO says this is done with the municipality under the 2021 Act if your PIP requires it.
- ONA
- Orientation on the Dutch Labour Market. DUO says this is for the 2013 Act or voluntary integration, with exemptions in some cases.
- PVT
- Participation statement process, usually arranged through the municipality.
Do not guess your exam list
Learners often ask if they need only the language exams or also KNM, MAP, ONA, or PVT. The safe answer is: check Mijn Inburgering and your municipality/PIP, because taking the wrong exam or level can waste time and money.
How to decide what to practice first
- Check your required level and exam parts in Mijn Inburgering.
- If A2 language exams are required, practice reading and listening first to build vocabulary.
- If KNM is required, practice Dutch society topics alongside language skills.
- If MAP or PVT applies, follow the municipality process.
- If you are preparing for B1 or B2, use the Nt2 state exam route instead of A2-only materials.
Practice after reading
Choose the correct practice level after checking your route.
