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Guides, tips, and resources to help you prepare for the Dutch inburgering exam.
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GuideDUO-examenlocaties — alle adressen, route en voorbereiding
DUO noemt zes plaatsen voor het inburgeringsexamen A2 en de kennisexamens: Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rijswijk, Rotterdam (Weena 737), Utrecht en Zwolle ([DUO](https://www.inburgeren.nl/examen-doen/examenplaatsen.jsp)). Controleer vóór vertrek je oproep of Mijn Inburgering voor de gegevens van jouw afspraak.
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GuideEen e-mail aan je verhuurder schrijven in het Nederlands
Leer een korte, duidelijke e-mail aan je verhuurder schrijven. Bekijk een A2-voorbeeld, handige zinnen en een oefenopdracht over een kapotte verwarming.
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GuideInversie in het Nederlands — wanneer draai je onderwerp en werkwoord om?
Inversie betekent dat de persoonsvorm vóór het onderwerp staat. Leer hoe je inversie gebruikt na een zinsdeel vooraan, in vragen en in oefenzinnen met omdat.
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Een klachtbrief aan de gemeente schrijven over geluidsoverlast
Schrijf kort wat er gebeurt, waar en wanneer u geluidsoverlast heeft, en wat u de gemeente vraagt. Bekijk een invulbaar voorbeeld op A2-niveau en pas het aan uw situatie aan.
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GuideVoegwoorden voor het schrijfexamen — want, omdat, dus en maar
Kies eerst of je een reden, gevolg of tegenstelling wilt uitdrukken. Daarna gebruik je want, omdat, dus of maar met de juiste woordvolgorde.
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GuideHow Many Times Can You Retake the Inburgering Exam?
DUO sets no maximum number of attempts. You retake only the part you failed, and each attempt costs €50 unless it is one of your free ones. The limit that matters is your three-year deadline, and your attempt count affects extensions and exemptions.
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GuideThe Inburgering Deadline: Extensions, Fines and What Happens When You Run Out of Time
You have 3 years to finish inburgering. Run over and DUO can fine you up to €1,000 (2021 law) or €1,250 (2013 law), then give you more time. Asylum status holders are not fined. Which extensions exist, when you can ask for one, and what proof DUO wants.
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GuideInburgering Exemption: Who Can Skip Some or All of the Exams
You may not have to take every inburgering exam, or any. A Dutch diploma, Staatsexamen NT2 results, 10 years of living here with 5 of work, or a serious illness can each qualify. The rules differ between the 2013 and 2021 laws, and a DUO exemption is not always enough for the IND.
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GuideCan You Reschedule or Cancel Your Inburgering Exam? The 2026 Rules
You can move an A2 or KNM exam in Mijn Inburgering up to 7 days before the exam date. B1 is a different exam with a 4-week rule. What each exam allows, what you get back, and what to do if it is already too late.
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DUO, UWV, Gemeente & DigiD Explained
Stop losing time to the wrong office. Here is exactly who does what — DUO, UWV, gemeente — and how DigiD ties them together for your inburgering.
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Dutch A2 Vocabulary for Inburgering (+ Method)
The 50 A2 words that come up most in real Dutch life, grouped by topic, plus a fast, gap-based method to make them stick before your inburgering exam.
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Inburgering A2 Writing: Examples & Templates
Every A2 writing template and worked example you need for the inburgering exam — formal emails, informal messages, and the tricky scenarios — ready to copy and adapt.
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Inburgering Study Plan: 8 Weeks + Daily Routine
A realistic 8-week inburgering study plan paired with a 30-minute daily routine, so you prepare for A2 writing and KNM without burning out.
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KNM PracticeKNM Practice Questions, Terms & Study Checklist
Every KNM practice question, key term, memory trick, and study-order checklist in one place — each question with its answer, so you can prep in the right order.
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GuidePVT (Participatieverklaringstraject) Explained: What It Is and How It Works
A practical guide to the PVT — participatieverklaringstraject — including what the workshops cover, the declaration ceremony, and how it fits into your inburgering.
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GuideHow to Self-Study Dutch to A2 Level Without a Course
Yes, you can reach A2 Dutch on your own. Here is a realistic self-study plan with daily routines, free resources, common mistakes to avoid, and week-by-week milestones.
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How Long Does Inburgering Take? Timelines, Deadlines, and Study Plans
Wondering how long the inburgering process takes? From 3-month fast tracks to 3-year deadlines, here are realistic timelines based on your starting level and study approach.
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GuideInburgering Exam for Naturalization: What You Need for Dutch Citizenship
The A2 citizenship requirement, B1 integration routes, accepted diplomas and exemptions. Official IND and DUO sources checked in September 2026.
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The Best Free Tools for Inburgering Exam Preparation in 2026
You do not need to spend hundreds of euros on courses. Here are the best free tools to prepare for the inburgering exam — vocabulary, writing, KNM, and mock exams.
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GuideInburgering Exam Pass Rate: How Hard Is It Really?
How hard is the inburgering exam? Here are the facts about pass rates, which parts people struggle with most, and what you can do to pass on your first try.
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GuideInburgering B1 vs A2: Which Exam Level Do You Need?
Confused about whether you need to pass at A2 or B1 level? This guide explains the differences, who needs which level, and what it means for your preparation.
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GuideInburgering Exam for Spouses and Partners in the Netherlands
If you moved to the Netherlands to join your partner, here is everything you need to know about your inburgering obligation, exemptions, and how to prepare.
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GuideWhat Happens If You Fail the Inburgering Exam?
Failing one part of the inburgering exam changes very little on its own: the parts you passed stay passed, you book the failed part again for €50, and nobody fines you for failing. What matters is your three-year deadline, and what happens there depends on which law you fall under.
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WritingAI Writing Correction for the Inburgering A2 Schrijven Exam
How AI-powered writing correction helps you practice for the inburgering A2 writing exam and get instant feedback on your Dutch.
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How to Use DUO's Free Practice Exam to Find Your Knowledge Gaps
The DUO practice exam is the best free tool to start your inburgering preparation. Here is how to use it strategically to identify exactly what you need to study.
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A2 Dutch Linking Words Guide: want, en, maar, daarom
All the linking words in Dutch you need for A2 writing. Clear examples, word order rules, and a cheat sheet for want, omdat, maar, dus, and daarom.
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GuideWhat Is the Dutch Inburgering Exam? A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about the Dutch inburgering exam — what it covers, who needs to take it, and how to prepare effectively.
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