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How do I prepare for the civics exam?

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November 01, 2024

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To pass the civic integration exam, you must be able to read, listen, write and speak in Dutch at language level B1. In addition, you must have knowledge of Dutch society to pass the Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM) section. In this section, you have to answer questions about how people in the Netherlands interact and what rules there are. In the Module Labor Market and Participation (MAP), you show that you understand how the labor market works. Finally, you must sign a participation declaration after following the Participation Declaration Program (PVT). With the participation declaration you show that you understand which values are important in the Netherlands.

Integration course

There are many language schools in the Netherlands that offer an integration course. The municipality where you will live will help you find a suitable language school.

Teaching material

Language schools use teaching materials for the civic integration course. Do you want to get started yourself? Boom NT2 offers teaching methods for people with different levels of education. Click here for the offer.

Practicing for the exams

There are several ways to practice for the components of the civic integration exam:

Download free practice exams (level A2, B1, B2) on Inburgeren.nl. On this website you will find several practice exams for the sections Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing and for the section Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM). You take all practice exams on the computer, except for the Writing section. You can take the practice exam for the Writing section with pen and paper.
Take the KNM practice exams of Boom NT2.
Check the website of Boom NT2 for exam trainers (level B1 and B2).
At the language school you can practice the exams in class.