Civic Integration Exam (Inburgeringsexamen) for Expats 🇳🇱

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Content of the civic integration exam
The civic integration exam checks whether you know enough about Dutch society. And whether your command of the Dutch language is good enough.Dutch Civic Integration Exam (Inburgeringsexamen)
Dutch Integration Exam consists of six parts:

1. Reading comprehension: you must be able to read Dutch.
2. Listening comprehension: you must be able to understand Dutch.
3. Writing skills: you must be able to write Dutch.
4. Spoken Dutch: you must be able to speak Dutch.
5. Knowledge of Dutch Society: you must know about Dutch life and customs, and also the rules and regulations in the Netherlands.
6. Orientation to the Dutch Labour Market: you must be able to find work.

Six parts of the exam Skills
1. Reading comprehension (Lezen) You take the exam on the computer. You read Dutch texts, for example from a newspaper. There are several questions with each text, and several possible answers. Click on the correct answer.
2. Listening comprehension (Luisteren) You take the exam on the computer. You watch short films and listen to spoken texts. With each film,you hear several questions and see several possible answers. Click on the correct answer.
3. Writing skills (Schrijven) You take the exam on paper. You may be asked to 1) write a letter 2) fill in a form 3) finish several incomplete sentences 4) write an e-mail message, for instance to a friend on their birthday 5) fill in a form for an employment agency
4. Spoken Dutch (Spreken) You take the exam on the computer. The exam is in two parts: 1) You will hear several questions. Say the correct answer. 2) You watch and listen to several short films. You see several possible answers to each question. Click on the correct answer.
5. Knowledge of Dutch Society (Kennis Nederlandse Maatschappij) You take the exam on the computer. You watch and listen to several short films. There are several questions and a number of possible answers. Click on the correct answer.
6. Orientation to the Dutch Labour Market (Oriëntatie Nederlandse Arbeidsmarkt) The exam is in two parts: 1) You make up a file about yourself, in which you describe your talents and the things you can do. You also describe the kind of work you would like to do, now and in a few years’ time. We call this file a ‘portfolio’. 2) Your portfolio will be checked by an examiner. If the examiner is satisfied, you will be invited to an interview. At the interview, you and the examiner will talk about your portfolio.

Do you provide a Civic Integration certificate?

No. You must pass the Civic Integration exam at the government office ‘DUO’. Only DUO can provide Civic Integration certificates.

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The State Exam Dutch as a Second Language is the official language proficiency B1-level exam for non-native adult speakers, that want to be able to prove their level of proficiency in Dutch. The Diploma State Exam Nt2 is officially recognized by the Dutch government to fulfil the requirements for a Dutch residence permit or Dutch citizenship (the Inburgeringsexamen). You must take this exam if you have to pass the Civic Integration exam at B1 level. In addition to that, you must also take the additional KNM part ‘Knowledge of Dutch Society’.

Can I get a DUO loan for this course?

No. You are not eligible to request a DUO loan for our courses.

I do not speak Dutch. Which exam preparation course should I take?

You don’t need any preparation course yet. You must first learn the Dutch language and achieve A2 level.

How long does it take to achieve A2/B1 Dutch level?

Most people underestimate the difficulty, effort and time required to achieve this goal. We regularly receive requests from people who want to pass the exam within 6 months. It’s far from reality. These people have no knowledge of the Dutch language, nor understanding of what is needed to achieve this goal.

A fast learner needs at least 1.5-2 years to reach level B1, under conditions that he learns and practices the Dutch language for 5 – 8 hours a day. The Dutch government gives people 3 years to reach level A2 and pass the exam. We strongly advise you to start learning Dutch as soon as possible. Follow our Online Dutch Beginners Introduction course (worth €49) for FREE!

Admission requirements for our Dutch courses:

1. Having a higher education degree is an absolute necessity.
2. Being well motivated and committed to learn the Dutch language.
3. Speak English well (B1+ level)

How do you enroll in our course? Admission procedure

We accept a limited number of students each year. Please take our placement (admission) test >

What do I need to do now?

Step 1 Please take our placement (admission) test if you like to learn Dutch with us. Enroll in Beginners A1 course >

Step 2 Enroll in Semi-Intermediate A2 course

At the end of your A2 course we will provide some practice test materials for your Civic Integration exam and all information about examination fees, exam locations, rules and registration you need.

Step 3 Enroll in Dutch Course B1 Level Civic Integration exam (State Exam NT2-I)

At the end of your B1 course we will provide some practice test materials for your Civic Integration exam and all information about examination fees, exam locations, rules and registration you need.

Dutch Course B1 Level Civic Integration exam (State Exam NT2-I) 🇳🇱

Dutch Course Eindhoven B1 Level Civic Integration exam (24 Aug | iGroup D)
Saturday, 11:15-13:15, 18-22 weeks, Eindhoven
24 Aug €575 €525
Dutch Course Online B1 Level Civic Integration exam (24 Aug | iGroup D)
Saturday, 11:15-13:15, 18-22 weeks, Online
24 Aug €575 €525

I have cleared all my integration exams and all clear to get my PR :-). I just wanted to say “thank you” to you and Nicole for the Dutch lessons which made these exams look really easy. I did not need to prepare explicitly for the exam – thanks to the intensive course by Dutch Academy Eindhoven. I would recommend this school to all who are serious in learning a new language or writing the integration exam. I am looking forward to B1 course now. Thanks once again!

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Inburgeringsexamen
Most immigrants to the Netherlands from outside the EU have to pass the Inburgeringsexamen (civic integration exam) in order to get a Dutch resident permit or to apply for Dutch citizenship.

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