Registering for the exam and what happens on exam day
Where to book, what to bring, results and resits.
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Where do you register?
| Exam | Where to book |
|---|---|
| A2 language exams, KNM, ONA | Mijn Inburgering (inburgeren.nl) |
| Staatsexamen NT2 (B1/B2) | Mijn DUO (duo.nl) |
| MAP, PVT (Wi2021) | Via your gemeente |
You log in with DigiD. Make sure you have DigiD set up well before you want to book — this can take a few days. You book and pay each part separately, and you choose a date and a DUO exam location.
Cost: around €50 per part in 2026 for the A2 and KNM exams — check the official site, because fees change. Under Wi2021 some people (for example, status holders whose exams are paid by the municipality) get free attempts. Check your PIP.
Before exam day
- Read your invitation carefully: time, address, what to bring.
- Do the official practice exams at least once, so the screen and buttons are familiar.
- For Lezen and Schrijven, check whether you may bring a paper Van Dale NT2 dictionary.
- Sleep well. Plan your journey with time to spare.
On exam day
- Bring a valid ID (passport, ID card or residence document) — without it you cannot take the exam.
- Arrive early. Bags, phones and smartwatches go into a locker.
- Listen to the instructions; for computer exams, test your headset before you start.
- Read every instruction on the screen. Watch the timer.
Results
- Lezen, Luisteren and KNM are computer-marked; Schrijven and Spreken are marked by assessors.
- Inburgering results usually appear in Mijn Inburgering within about 8 weeks, often earlier. NT2 results appear in Mijn DUO. Check the official site for current timelines.
Did not pass?
- You only redo the part you failed. Parts you passed remain valid.
- Look at which skill was weakest and practise that in this app's Mistakes section before booking again.
- Keep your deadline in mind. If you need more time because of circumstances outside your control, ask DUO or your municipality early.