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Overview of all Dutch inburgering exams<\/h1>
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All foreigners who would like to live in The Netherlands for a longer period need to pass the inburgering exam within 3 years. Furthermore you have the Basic Exam (before applying for a long-term visa) and the State Exams for the higher levels.

There are several exams for different levels and purposes. This can make it all very confusing. Which different inburgering exams are there and which inburgering exams do I need?

On this page we give you an overview of all the different Dutch inburgering exams and their characteristics.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to prepare for a specific Dutch exam? Take a look at our Dutch private lessons<\/a>, these are perfect for your preparation!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dutch inburgering exam preparation<\/h2>
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Would you like to prepare yourself for one of the Dutch exams? At Language Corner we have multiple general group courses<\/a> to get to the level you need for a specific Dutch exam. We can also prepare you for a specific exam with private 1-on-1 lessons<\/a>. You can find all the exam preparation courses on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Different Dutch inburgering exams<\/h2>
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Basisexamen inburgering<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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The Basic Civic Integration Examination Abroad (Basisexamen Inburgering in het buitenland) needs to be taken before you apply for the mvv (long-stay visa):

– About Dutch language & society
– Needs to be taken abroad
– Level needed for exam: A1
– Costs exam: \u20ac 150,00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A2 level<\/h6>

Inburgering exam<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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The Civic Integration Examination (Inburgeringsexamen) needs to be passed within 3 years after arriving in The Netherlands:

– About Dutch language, society & labour market
– Needs to be taken at a central exam location in The Netherlands
– Level exam: A2
– Total costs all exams: \u20ac 250,00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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B1 level<\/h6>

Staatsexamen NT2 I<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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The first State Exam Dutch as a Second Language NT2 (Staatsexamen NT2 I) is a national proficiency exam for the B1 level and recognised by the Dutch government:

– Language proficiency exam
– Needs to be taken at a central exam location in The Netherlands
– Level exam: B1
– Total costs all exams: \u20ac 200,00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Staatsexamen NT2 2<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>
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The second State Exam Dutch as a Second Language NT2 (Staatsexamen NT2 I) is a national proficiency exam for the B2 level and recognised by the Dutch government:

– Language proficiency exam
– Needs to be taken at a central exam location in The Netherlands
– Level exam: B2
– Total costs all exams: \u20ac 200,00<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Basisexamen Inburgering in het buitenland<\/h2>
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If you would like to apply for a mvv (long-stay visa to live with your partner or spouse in The Netherlands), you first need to pass for the The Basic Civic Integration Examination Abroad<\/a> (Basis examen Inburgering in het buitenland).<\/p>\n\n\n\n