Prepare yourself for the integration exam.

Mandatory for non-EU citizens · B1 level required · ISP guides you step-by-step

What is integration?

Integrate into the Netherlands

The Integration Law of 2021 requires newcomers to integrate within three years.

According to the Integration Act of 2021, as a newcomer to the Netherlands, you have three years to integrate. Integration consists of obtaining approval in the NT2 exam, at a minimum level B1, and in the Participation Statement (PVT) pathway. The exam is conducted by DUO (Service for the Execution of Education). Failure to meet the deadline may result in a fine.
Target audience

Who should integrate?

  • New arrivals from outside the EU – 18 years or older, coming from outside the European Union
  • Migrants for family reunification – have come to the Netherlands for family reunification
  • Refugee status holders – have obtained a residence permit as asylum seekers
  • Exemption – citizens of the EU, Dutch nationals, and those who have previously integrated are exempt
NT2 exam

The four skills assessed in the exam

The NT2 exam assesses four skills. ISP prepares you for all of them.

Reading Time for the test: 100 minutes

Writing Time for the test: 75 minutes

Listening comprehension Time for the test: 45 minutes

Verbal expression Time for the test: 15 minutes

Your route

ISP trail for level B1

A structured 3-stage pathway to your integration exam.

Placement test

Determine your starting level in 10 minutes

Guided trail

Classes with AI, video lessons, and practical tests focused on the 4 competencies of the exam.

B1 Exam

Passed NT2 exam · Integration obligation fulfilled

Integration

Questions about the integration process

Who should integrate?

According to the Integration Act of 2021, the following individuals are required to integrate: newly arrived foreigners from outside the EU who receive a residence permit, family reunification migrants, and refugees. EU citizens and Dutch nationals are exempt.

How much time do I have to integrate?

Starting from the date of your residency permit, you have three years to pass the integration exam. In special circumstances (illness or other serious events), the DUO may grant an extension.

Does my ISP help me with the integration exam?

Yes. The ISP was specifically developed to prepare you for the NT2 exam (State Program I, level B1). The platform offers study materials targeted at the four competencies: Reading, Writing, Listening Comprehension, and Oral Expression.

What if I don't pass the exam?

You can retake the NT2 exam multiple times. If you do not meet the integration deadline, DUO may apply a penalty, but there are also possibilities for exemptions or extensions in special cases. ISP offers additional review modules for students who need to retake a portion of the exam.

Start preparing for level B1

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