# B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II: key facts (2026)

> The B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II (B2) is set by DUO · CvTE and has 4 parts: Lezen, Luisteren, Schrijven, Spreken. Cost: €50 per part, €200 for all four. Full refund if you cancel at least 4 weeks before the exam. Pass mark: Score ≥ 500 per part. Result: About 5 weeks. Each exam date has a fixed result date in Mijn DUO (from 15:00), also by e-mail and post.

Country: Netherlands · Level: B2 · Exam organisation: DUO · CvTE · Last checked: 2026-09-26

## What is the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II?

Adults with another first language; study or work at hbo/university level. It is set by DUO · CvTE. Level: B2.

Source: <https://www.duo.nl/particulier/staatsexamen-nt2/hoe-het-staatsexamen-nt2-werkt.jsp>

## Which parts does the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II have and how long does it take?

4 parts: Lezen (100 min), Luisteren (90 min), Schrijven (100 min), Spreken (About 25 min). About 315 minutes of exam time in total.

Source: <https://www.staatsexamensnt2.nl/voorbereiden/hoe-ziet-het-examen-eruit>

## How much does the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II cost in 2026?

€50 per part, €200 for all four. Full refund if you cancel at least 4 weeks before the exam.

Source: <https://www.duo.nl/particulier/staatsexamen-nt2/examengeld.jsp>

## What is the pass mark of the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II?

Score ≥ 500 per part.

Source: <https://www.staatsexamensnt2.nl/examen-doen-en-uitslag/beoordeling>

## When do I get the result of the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II?

About 5 weeks. Each exam date has a fixed result date in Mijn DUO (from 15:00), also by e-mail and post.

Source: <https://www.staatsexamensnt2.nl/examen-doen-en-uitslag/uitslag-via-duo>

## What if I fail the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II? Can I retake it?

Retake only the part you failed; passed parts stay valid. No limit on attempts is published; €50 per attempt.

Source: <https://www.staatsexamensnt2.nl/examen-doen-en-uitslag/herkansen>

## How do I register for the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II?

Fixed national dates. Fixed exam dates per part, published by DUO. Registration opens about 8 weeks before and closes 3 weeks (21 days) before each exam date. Places can fill up before the deadline.

Source: <https://www.staatsexamensnt2.nl/aanmelden/examenrooster/examenrooster-programma-ii>

## How long is the waiting time for the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II?

No waiting-time figure is published. In practice: register at least 3 weeks ahead, then wait for the fixed result date.

Source: <https://duo.nl/particulier/staatsexamen-nt2/aanmelden.jsp>

## Where can I take the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II?

DUO exam locations. Zwolle moves to Van Wevelinkhovenstraat 1 from 1 October 2026. Locations include Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rijswijk, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zwolle.

Source: <https://duo.nl/particulier/staatsexamen-nt2/waar-en-wanneer.jsp>

## Where can I practise for the B2 route · Staatsexamen NT2 Programme II for free?

On EUpassway: free practice questions with an explanation for every answer and timed mock exams in the exam format, no account needed: https://eupassway.com/en/oefenen/staatsexamen-nt2-b2 — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of DUO · CvTE are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/nl-b2.

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