Prepare for Dutch Language Exams
Find the right path for Inburgering, Staatsexamen I & II, and more—with resources, exercises, and clear guidance.
If you need to pass a Dutch language exam for work, residency, or study, this page will help you understand your options and choose the best preparation path.Whether you’re aiming for the Inburgering A2 exam, or the Staatsexamen NT2 (B1 or B2), we’ll help you learn what to expect, where to start, and how to study smarter.
📌 Start by choosing the exam you need to take below.
Inburgering A2 (2022+ Format)
Goal: Reach A2 level (reading, writing, 
Best for: Residency, Integration
listening, speaking + KNM, ONA
Tools:
Vocabulary & grammar for daily life
Audio and dialogue-based exercises
Civic knowledge (KNM) and work orientation (ONA)
Staatsexamen I (Programma I – B1)
🧾 Best for: Vocational work, MBO, some higher education 🎯 Goal: Pass reading, writing, listening, speaking at B1 📘 Tools:Grammar focus (word order, passive, linking words)Practice with emails, interviews, formal communicationSample exam tasks
Staatsexamen II (Programma II – B2)
🧾 Best for: University, higher-level jobs 🎯 Goal: Show fluency in formal Dutch 📘 Tools:Advanced grammar & writing tasksAcademic texts & listeningWriting formal letters and reports
📘 What’s the difference between the exams?
Inburgering = required for integration
Staatsexamen = needed for professional/academic use
Difference in structure, level, and purpose