Integrated Dutch

Learn Dutch for the civic integration exam, with every lesson backed by official sources.

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What naturalisation asks of you

The two requirements Integrated Dutch helps with, as the IND states them:

You've lived in the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid residence permit.
Sources
- IND: Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation
  You have lived in the Kingdom of the Netherlands for at least 5 consecutive years with a valid residence permit.
  Section: Requirements · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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You've passed the civic integration exam at language level A2 (or have an accepted alternative, such as a Dutch diploma).
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- IND: Becoming a Dutch national through naturalisation
  This means you must have passed the civic integration exam on at least language level A2.
  Section: Requirements · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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- IND: Civic integration for naturalisation
  To demonstrate this, you must pass the civic integration exam at language level A2.
  Section: What is the civic integration requirement? · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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The exam, part by part

DUO runs the civic integration exam. At level A2, each part is passed separately:

Reading: on a computer, 65 minutes.
Sources
- DUO (inburgeren.nl): Taalexamens
  Het examen Lezen op niveau A2 doet u op de computer. U moet teksten lezen. U moet ook vragen beantwoorden. Het examen duurt 65 minuten.
  Section: Lezen · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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Listening: on a computer, questions about short videos and spoken texts, 45 minutes.
Sources
- DUO (inburgeren.nl): Taalexamens
  Het examen Luisteren op niveau A2 doet u op de computer. U krijgt vragen over filmpjes en u luistert naar teksten. Het examen duurt 45 minuten.
  Section: Luisteren · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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Writing: with pen and paper, 4 writing tasks.
Sources
- DUO (inburgeren.nl): Taalexamens
  Het examen Schrijven op niveau A2 maakt u met pen en papier. U krijgt 4 schrijfopdrachten.
  Section: Schrijven · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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Speaking: on a computer.
Sources
- DUO (inburgeren.nl): Taalexamens
  Het examen Spreken op niveau A2 doet u op de computer.
  Section: Spreken · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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Knowledge of Dutch society (KNM): questions grouped by theme, 45 minutes.
Sources
- DUO (inburgeren.nl): Kennisexamens
  Bij elk thema moet u vragen beantwoorden. Het examen duurt 45 minuten.
  Section: 1. Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (KNM) · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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DUO also publishes official practice exams, which Integrated Dutch will point you to when you're ready.
Sources
- DUO (inburgeren.nl): Oefenen
  U kunt oefenen voor de examens op taalniveau A2, B1 en B2.
  Section: Oefenen · Quote verified 2026-09-28
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