
The Inburgering (integration) diploma is needed for some nationals to have the right to live and work in the Netherlands, to obtain a permanent residence permit and to apply for a Dutch passport. There are exceptions and exemptions, in order to check whether you are inburgeringsplichtig, consult Mijn Inburgering.
The Inburgering exam consists of several parts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM), Orientation to the Dutch Labour Market (ONA) for those who came to the Netherlands after 1 January 2013 and Participatieverklaring for those who came to the Netherlands after October 2017. Those who work at least 48 hours per month for at least 6 months are exempt from ONA (since April 2019 – read more on the official site.).
When should I take the exams?
I would recommend you do it as soon as possible, as now it is on A2 level and from January 2020 it will be B1, which is considerably higher. Also, you never know how busy you may get when the time approaches, so it’s better to have it in the bag and avoid unnecessary stress and hassle in the future.
What if I don’t pass the Inburgering exam on time?
If you’re inburgeringsplichtig – obliged to pass the Inburgering exam – and fail to do it before the allocated time, you’re going to get a fee (boete) which can get as high as over a thousand Euro. The amount depends on your situation. That’s another reason not to put it off for too long.
I’m not sure my Dutch is good enough to pass the exams.
We were also not sure but we passed with marks 8, 9 and 10 out of 10 – and to find out how read another of Julia’s articles in the knowledge section of this site: how to learn Dutch for almost free!
What does the test location look like?
The exam centre, located in Old West of Amsterdam (the exact location you receive by post after applying for an exam), is easy to find, it’s next to metro and train stations and there’s plenty of parking spaces around.
Next to the examination centre, there’s an interesting cafe, with plenty of books, some light food and drinks.
It’s important you arrive in advance – you’ll need some time to register, leave all your things in a locker, go to the toilet, after all. If you’re late for your allocated time, you are not allowed to take the exam and the money is not returned.
Preparing for the exam
There are plenty of resources available on the internet which will help you to prepare and determine if your level is enough.
The most important is the official site. The tasks here look exactly the same as at the real exam (the questions differ, of course). It also gives you the score at the end. This site was very helpful in our preparation.
Listening and Speaking: in addition to the above-mentioned site, you can also practise with the methods listed here.
Reading: with the love of the Dutch to the paper post, you’re sure to have enough of reading practice. A dictionary will help to get through it.
Writing: it’s good to check some examples of the written assignments before the tests: Brief, email, kaartje
KNM: check if there is a KNM course offered locally, read a KNM book, use the following resources that we found helpful: KNM topics overview, Dutch education system (very complicated, this detailed scheme helps to understand it a little bit better).
You’ll need to know the country’s geography too. A nice way to learn it is to use these puzzles. It is also a great way to combine your own learning with playing with your child(ren).
The results
The listening, reading and KNM results don’t take long, probably within a week. Writing and speaking are human-checked, so prepare to wait for about 6 weeks. The maximum time of waiting for the results is 8 weeks.
Julia Smile is an expat mother who is passionate about travelling with her family. Her other passions include reading and dancing salsa. Having lived in 3 countries and visited 3 continents, Julia shares her family's exciting experiences in her blog frogsinthebox.com, Facebook Page and Instagram frogsinthebox_travel_family
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