Inburgering exam practice, with explanations in English
Practise for your civic integration exam (inburgering) for free, in your own language. Every Dutch sentence comes first, with the explanation in English underneath. Prepare for the exams at A1, A2 and B1 and for KNM, with lessons, practice tests and practice exams with the same time limit as the real exam.
- Free to start: 1 chapter a day, KNM always free
- Courses for A1, A2 and B1, with KNM and KNS
- Practice exams with the real time limit
- Works in your browser, on your phone or computer
De man zegt:The man says:
Goedemiddag, ik heb woensdag om half elf een afspraak voor mijn identiteitskaart, maar ik moet die verzetten, want ik moet die dag toch werken.
Good afternoon, I have an appointment on Wednesday at half past ten for my identity card, but I need to change it, because I have to work that day after all.
Waarom verzet de man zijn afspraak?
Independent practice app. Not from DUO or the Dutch government. With us you get a practice score, not an official result.
Which exams can you practise?
Each exam has its own page about what the exam looks like and how to practise for it. These pages are in Dutch; in the app, the explanations are in English.
- Civic integration exam abroad (A1)At the Dutch embassy, before you move to the Netherlands: KNS, Reading and Speaking.(page in Dutch)
- Inburgering exam A2The DUO exams: Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking and KNM.(page in Dutch)
- Inburgering exam B1 (Staatsexamen NT2 I)The B1 route: Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking at B1, for work and study.(page in Dutch)
- KNM practiceKnowledge of Dutch Society: about life in the Netherlands. Always free.(page in Dutch)
The A2 exam at a glance
The civic integration exam at A2 consists of five separate exams. You take them at DUO, on a computer, except Writing, which is on paper.
- Reading
- 65 minutes
- Listening
- 45 minutes
- Writing
- 40 minutes
- Speaking
- 35 minutes
- KNM
- 45 minutes
How the app works
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First the explanation
Each part starts with a short explanation: what the exam asks and how to tackle it.
2
Then practise
Lessons and practice tests, with the explanation in English under every Dutch sentence. You see straight away what was right or wrong, and why.
3
Then a practice exam
Completely in Dutch and with the same time limit, just like the real exam. At the end you get a practice score, not an official result.
Free to start
- Start with a free account: only your email address, no password.
- Practise 1 chapter a day for free. KNM (and KNS for the exam abroad) is always free, and so are the basic lessons.
- Unlimited practice: €4.99 for one part (such as Reading A2), €15.00 for a whole level, or €19.99 for everything without ads. Pay once, no subscription (opening offer).
The explanations are also available in these languages:
- دری
- فارسی
- العربية
- ትግርኛ
- Türkçe
- Soomaali
- پښتو
Frequently asked questions
Is this the official DUO app?
No. Inburgering is an independent practice app, not from DUO or the Dutch government. You take the real exam at DUO; with us you get a practice score, not an official result.
Is everything in English?
No, and that is on purpose. The Dutch always comes first, with the explanation in English underneath, so that you learn the Dutch. A practice exam is completely in Dutch, just like the real exam.
Can I practise for the inburgering exam for free?
Yes. With a free account you practise 1 chapter a day, KNM is always free, and so are the basic lessons. For unlimited practice you pay once: €4.99 for one part, €15.00 for a whole level or €19.99 for everything (opening offer). DUO also has free practice exams on inburgeren.nl.
What is KNM?
KNM stands for Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij: knowledge of Dutch society. It is the exam about life in the Netherlands: work, housing, healthcare, school, history and the rule of law. Since 1 July 2025 the exam follows new attainment targets. Practising KNM with us is always free.
Which exams do I have to take?
That depends on the law that applies to you and on your route. Check Mijn Inburgering on inburgeren.nl, or ask your municipality.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in your browser on your phone or computer, and you can add it to your home screen. No app store needed.
Sources
- DUO — Taalexamens (inhoud taalexamens A2, B1 en B2) — read on 29 September 2026
- DUO — Kennisexamens (KNM) — read on 29 September 2026
- DUO — Oefenen (oefenexamens) — read on 29 September 2026
- Rijksoverheid — Inburgeringsexamen vernieuwd: extra aandacht voor zelfbeschikking vrouwen en kennis holocaust (30 juni 2025) — read on 29 September 2026
In het Nederlands: Nederlands leren met uitleg in het Engels
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