How to Pass the DUO Dutch Inburgering A2 Exam
The official Inburgeringsexamen A2 consists of 5 individual exams administered by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs). Here is the complete breakdown of formats, time limits, question styles, and test-taking strategies.
The 5 Official DUO Inburgering Modules
1. Lezen (Reading Comprehension)
Read short Dutch emails, advertisements, notices, public transport timetables, and utility letters.
Format: 25 multiple-choice questions
Scan for keywords first before reading the entire passage. Pay close attention to dates, numbers, and negative words (niet, geen).
2. Luisteren (Listening Comprehension)
Watch and listen to short videos (interviews, public service announcements, shop dialogues).
Format: 25 multiple-choice questions with video/audio
You can listen to each clip twice. Read the question choices carefully during the countdown before the audio begins.
3. Schrijven (Writing)
Fill in official Dutch application forms, write short emails to a landlord, school, or municipal council.
Format: 4 tasks (forms & short letters)
Keep sentences short and correct. Follow the V2 word order and ensure you address all bullet points in the prompt.
4. Spreken (Speaking)
Recorded computer exam: Respond aloud to short scenario questions via microphone with a timer.
Format: Part 1: 12 short video answers + Part 2: 12 multiple-choice video questions
Speak clearly into the microphone. Use full sentences (e.g. "Ik vind het leuk, want..." instead of one-word answers).
5. KNM (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij)
Tests your understanding of Dutch healthcare (huisarts), work, education, housing, and government rules.
Format: 40 multiple-choice questions with videos
Understand the Dutch norm: call the GP (huisarts) first before going to the hospital, and make appointments in advance.
Passing Scores & Retake Policy
Grading Scale (1 to 10)
Each of the 5 exams is scored on a scale from 1 to 10. A score of 6.0 or higher is a passing mark (voldoende).
Independent Modules
You can take the 5 exams on different days and in any order. If you fail one module, you only retake that specific module.
Results Timeline
DUO releases results within 8 weeks online via Mijn Inburgering with DigiD.
Frequently Asked Questions About DUO Inburgering
How much does each DUO exam cost?
As of 2026, individual DUO exams cost approximately €50–€60 per module. Register directly through DUO’s official website using DigiD.
Can I prepare for the Inburgering A2 exam by myself?
Yes! Thousands of candidates pass without expensive language schools by following MoDutch’s structured 70-day curriculum, memorizing the 2,000 vocabulary words, and doing timed mock exam drills.