Get ready for your integration exam – step by step.
Legally required for non-EU citizens. A B1 level is necessary. TalkDutch guides you through all four exam skills using AI practice, video lessons, and one-on-one support.
The four NT2 exam skills.
The NT2 exam tests four skills. TalkDutch helps you prepare for all of them.
Talking 15 minutes
Practice speaking with AI that corrects your pronunciation and grammar – available 24/7, without waiting.
Listening 45 minutes
Daily listening practice at a B1 level – news reports, instructions, and everyday conversations.
Reading 100 minutes
Read texts, forms and letters at a B1 level with comprehension questions based on the actual exam.
Writing 75 minutes
Write emails and short messages with AI feedback on grammar, vocabulary and structure.
Who needs to integrate (become assimilated)?
Check whether this integration requirement applies to you.
Newcomers who are not EU citizens
18 years or older and recently arrived from outside the European Union – integration must be completed within 3 years.
Migrants and those with specific statuses
Arriving for family reunion or with an asylum permit - must complete the integration exam at B1 level.
Exempt
Citizens of the EU/EEA, Dutch nationals, and individuals who have already integrated are exempt from this obligation.
Frequently asked questions about integration.
How long do I have for my integration course?
Under the Wet inburgering 2021, you have three years from the date of your residence permit. DUO can grant an extension in exceptional circumstances. It is important to start as early as possible.
Does TalkDutch help with the integration exam?
Yes. TalkDutch offers a comprehensive learning program that targets the four NT2 examination skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. Through AI-powered conversational practice, video lessons, and exam exercises, you can prepare for the Staatsexamen NT2 Programma I (B1) exam.
What if I fail the exam?
You can retake the NT2 exam. If you miss the integration deadline, DUO may impose a fine – but there are also possibilities for exemption or extension in special cases. TalkDutch offers targeted repeat modules for any skill you need to redo.
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