Should I take A2 or B1 in the Netherlands?

If your integration obligation started under the 2021 Civic Integration Act, the B1 route usually applies: four language exams at B1, plus KNM and MAP. A2 applies to the older 2013 system; your municipality can allow a switch from B1 to A2 after at least 600 hours of lessons. Mijn Inburgering shows what applies to you.

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How much do the Dutch integration and NT2 exams cost?

Most DUO exams cost €50 each. Staatsexamen NT2 (B1 or B2): €50 per part, €200 for all four. Inburgering A2: €50 per exam; the full Wi2021 set including KNM is €250, the Wi2013 set including KNM and ONA €290. KNM alone: €50. The exam abroad (A1): €150 in total. Naturalisation is an IND fee: €1,139 for a single applicant in 2026. Fees change; check DUO and the IND before you pay.

What score do I need to pass Staatsexamen NT2 B1?

At least 500 for each of the four parts (reading, listening, writing, speaking). Each part counts on its own: passed parts stay valid, and you only retake the part you failed (€50 per attempt). B2 (Programme II) uses the same pass mark of 500.

How long does each exam take?

Staatsexamen NT2 B1: reading 110 min, listening 90 min, writing 100 min, speaking about 25 min. B2: reading 100, listening 90, writing 100, speaking about 25 min. Inburgering A2: reading 65, listening 45, writing 40, speaking 35 min. KNM: 45 minutes on a computer.

What is the KNM exam?

KNM (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij) tests knowledge of Dutch society: 45 minutes on a computer at a DUO location, with questions on 8 legal themes such as work and income, housing, health care and history. It costs €50; you book a free date in Mijn Inburgering and get your result by letter within 8 weeks.

When do I get my exam result?

Staatsexamen NT2: about 5 weeks; every exam date has a fixed result date in Mijn DUO (from 15:00), also sent by e-mail and post. Inburgering A2 and KNM: within 8 weeks by letter, also in Mijn Inburgering. Exam abroad (A1): within 8 weeks by e-mail from DUO.

Which Dutch level do I need for citizenship (naturalisation)?

Today A2. The IND accepts an A2 integration diploma or higher, or Staatsexamen NT2 Programme I or II (Besluit naturalisatietoets, article 5). A move to B1 and 10 years of residence has been proposed, but it is not in force and has no start date yet.

How do I register for Staatsexamen NT2?

Through DUO, per part. Registration opens about 8 weeks before an exam date and closes 3 weeks (21 days) before; places can fill up earlier. You can take the parts on different dates and in any order. Full refund if you cancel at least 4 weeks before.

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Official practice (DUO · inburgeren.nl)	Sample exams and exam information	Free
Language school (group course)	Classes and teacher feedback; often 100+ hours per level	€800–€2,500per course · about €15–€20 per hour
Private tutor (NT2)	One-to-one coaching, exam training for writing and speaking	€1,200–€2,400for 40–60 hours · about €15–€45 per hour
Exam fees (DUO)	Paid by everyone, whichever way you prepare	€50 per examNT2 B1/B2: €200 for all four
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