Inburgering (A2) — the Dutch civic-integration exam
Civic integration at A2 — for obligations that started before 1 Jan 2022.
Inburgering (A2) sits at CEFR A2. It is the civic-integration (inburgering) exam, administered by DUO, covering the four language skills plus KNM (Knowledge of Dutch Society) and ONA (labour-market orientation). It assesses Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, plus KNM and ONA.
Inburgering, residency and citizenship
Passing the Inburgering exam or NT2 is commonly used as the Dutch-language proof for naturalisatie and a stronger residence permit — often at A2, or B1 for people whose integration obligation started on or after 1 January 2022 (Wet inburgering 2021). Naturalisation rules change, so we don't state fixed years or a fixed level — always confirm the current requirement with the relevant Dutch authority (DUO / IND).
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Questions
- What level is Inburgering (A2)?
- Inburgering (A2) maps to CEFR A2.
- Is the inburgering exam what I need for Dutch citizenship?
- Passing inburgering (or NT2) is commonly used as the language proof for naturalisatie — often A2, or B1 for obligations from 1 January 2022. Rules change; confirm the current requirement with DUO / IND.