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Dutch proficiency test

As per the norms of Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) the ability to speak dutch can be evaluated by following dutch language testing exams

  1. CIVIC INTEGRATION EXAM/ INBURGERINGSEXAMEN
  2. STAATSEXAMEN NEDERLANDS ALS TWEEDE TAAL (Staatsexamen NT2)
  3. CERTIFICATE NEDERLANDS ALS VREEMDE TAAL (CNaVT)
What is civic integration/inburgeringsexamen?

Civic Integration Exam and Staatsexamen Nederlands are official qualifications authorized by Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO) Education Executive Agency to ensure the proficiency of non-native speakers of Dutch who wish to obtain Dutch nationality or secure a residence permit.

Note: The citizens of the European Union can obtain Dutch citizenship without taking the Civic Integration Exam.

Parts of Civic Integration Exam

The integration exam consists of 2 parts.

  • CIVIC INTEGRATION EXAM ABROAD (LANGUAGE LEVEL A1) – takes place at Dutch Embassy

  • CIVIC INTEGRATION EXAM (LANGUAGE LEVEL A2) – takes place in the Netherlands.

Exam pattern of Civic Integration
  • INTEGRATION EXAM ABROAD: This exam consists of three main parts:
    • A) Knowledge of Dutch society (Kennis van de Nederlandse samenleving): This section focuses on Dutch society and is related to the film “Naar Neerland.”
    • B) Speaking (Spreekvaardigheid): This part evaluates basic Dutch vocabulary skills.
    • C) Reading (Leesvaardigheid): In this section, you will be asked to read forms, appointments, and short notes.
  • CIVIC INTEGRATION EXAM (LANGUAGE LEVEL A2): This exam is divided into six sections:
    • A) Reading – Duration: 65 minutes
    • B) Writing – Duration: 40 minutes
    • C) Listening – Duration: 45 minutes
    • D) Speaking – Duration: 35 minutes
    • E) Knowledge of Dutch society (Kennis Nederlandse Maatschappij or KNM) – Duration: 45 minutes
    • F) Orientation on Dutch labor market (Oriëntatie op de Nederlandse Arbeidsmarkt)

    Note: All parts of the exam are computer-based except for Writing. It is necessary to qualify in each section.

  • STAATEXAMENS (NT2): This exam consists of two parts:
    • 1) PROGRAMME 1: Candidates who wish to study at a vocational institute (MBO) will need a higher language level, B1. It is compulsory to pass Staatsexamen I programme.
    • 2) PROGRAMME 2: Students who want to pursue higher professional education or an HBO/university-level program will need B2 level.
  • EXAM FEE STRUCTURE: The civic integration examination abroad costs €150.

For more information, you can visit http://www.naarnederland.nl/en/category/homeen.

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