# KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society: key facts (2026)

> The KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM) is set by DUO · Cito and has 1 part: Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij. Cost: €50. Wi2021 asylum status holders: first 2 attempts free. Refund if you cancel up to 1 week before. Pass mark: Results within 8 weeks: DUO sends you the result by letter within 8 weeks. You can also see it in Mijn Inburgering (log in with DigiD). Result: Within 8 weeks by letter, also in Mijn Inburgering.

Country: Netherlands · Level: KNM · Exam organisation: DUO · Cito · Last checked: 2026-09-26

## What is the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society?

Wi2013, and Wi2021 B1-route and onderwijsroute. It is set by DUO · Cito. Level: KNM.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/inhoud-kennisexamens.jsp>

## Which parts does the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society have and how long does it take?

1 part: Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (45 min). About 45 minutes of exam time in total.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/inhoud-kennisexamens.jsp>

## How much does the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society cost in 2026?

€50. Wi2021 asylum status holders: first 2 attempts free. Refund if you cancel up to 1 week before.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/inburgeren-betalen/>

## What is the pass mark of the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society?

Results within 8 weeks: DUO sends you the result by letter within 8 weeks. You can also see it in Mijn Inburgering (log in with DigiD).

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/uitslag.jsp>

## When do I get the result of the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society?

Within 8 weeks by letter, also in Mijn Inburgering.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/uitslag.jsp>

## What if I fail the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society? Can I retake it?

Book and pay again (€50). Wi2021 asylum status holders: first 2 attempts free.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/en/paying-for-integration/>

## How do I register for the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society?

Book a free slot. No fixed dates: you book any free date and place in Mijn Inburgering (DigiD) and see the date immediately. You can change it up to 1 week before.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/aanmelden-examen.jsp>

## How long is the waiting time for the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society?

DUO: it can take more than 6 weeks before you can take the exam. No exact figure is published.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/aanmelden-examen.jsp>

## Where can I take the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society?

DUO exam locations, Monday–Friday 09:00–16:30. Zwolle moves to Van Wevelinkhovenstraat 1 from 1 October 2026. Locations include Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rijswijk, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zwolle.

Source: <https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/examenplaatsen.jsp>

## Where can I practise for the KNM · Knowledge of Dutch Society 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/knm — EUpassway is independent; the official sample exams of DUO · Cito are linked in the exam guide: https://eupassway.com/en/guides/nl-knm.

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