A2KNM
Inburgering KNM Exam Guide
Understand what the KNM exam tests, which Dutch society topics matter, and how to study with practical examples and exam-style practice.
Reviewed against official sources - Updated 2026-05-10
KNM means Knowledge of Dutch Society. It tests practical understanding of life in the Netherlands.
Study KNM as real situations, not as a list of isolated facts. Ask yourself what a person should do at the municipality, at work, at school, in healthcare, or when renting a home.
Questions this guide answers
- Which KNM topics should I know for the inburgering exam?
- How do I remember Dutch society rules and services?
- What is the safest first step in common work, housing, school, and healthcare situations?
- How do I review wrong KNM answers after a practice test?
Core KNM topic areas
- Work
- contracts, applying for jobs, rights, duties, and workplace behavior
- Education
- school rules, parent contact, courses, and diplomas
- Healthcare
- family doctor, pharmacy, emergency help, and health insurance
- Housing
- rent, neighbors, waste, repairs, and local rules
- Society
- municipality, voting, equality, safety, and public services
Example question thinking
If the question is about a medical problem that is not life-threatening, the safest first step is often the huisarts. If the question is about a passport, registration, or local rule, think of the gemeente.
How to practice KNM
- Group questions by topic after each practice test.
- Write down the official word and a simple explanation.
- Connect every answer to a real-life situation.
- Repeat weak topics after two or three days.
- Do mixed KNM practice after topic practice.
