About civic integration (inburgering)
Here you read in simple language how civic integration (inburgering) works. What is the KNM exam? And what do the levels A1, A2 and B1 mean? Each page names the official sources.
Choose a topic
- Civic integration: how does it work?Who has to integrate, the three learning routes and how much time you have.
- The KNM examThe exam Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (knowledge of Dutch society).
- Level A1The first level. The level of the Z route.
- Level A2Simple conversations and short texts.
- Level B1The level of the B1 route.
What is your level?
Do you not know your level? Take the DutchKlaar level test. You get 12 questions and an advice: A1, A2 or B1. It is a first impression and not an official exam.
Practise on DutchKlaar
On DutchKlaar you practise Dutch with your own text, and you practise KNM. Start with the level test.
Take the level testOfficial practice exams
Inburgeren.nl is DUO's website about civic integration. There you find the official practice exams.
DutchKlaar is a practice website. We are not DUO and not an official organisation. Rules can change. For your own situation, look in Mijn Inburgering on inburgeren.nl, or ask your municipality (gemeente).
Sources
This text is based on these official pages (in Dutch):
- Rijksoverheid: Nieuwe Wet inburgering (opens in a new tab)
- Inburgeren.nl: U gaat inburgeren (opens in a new tab)
- Inburgeren.nl: Examen doen (opens in a new tab)
- Inburgeren.nl: Oefenen (opens in a new tab)
Last checked on 18 October 2026.