# KNM: Dutch society, theme by theme

URL: https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm
Publisher: Inburgeringklaar

> The KNM exam checks whether you know how daily life in the Netherlands works: work, housing, healthcare, school, government and history. These nine lessons follow the eight official themes and teach the reasoning the exam rewards: who is responsible, what is normal, and what is the sensible first step.

1. [How the KNM exam works and how to think](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/how-the-knm-exam-works) (A2 and B1, 8 min): Understand the KNM format and use a simple 'first step' method to answer situation questions.
2. [Werk en inkomen: jobs, pay and benefits](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/werk-en-inkomen) (A2 and B1, 10 min): Know how contracts, payslips and benefits work and which organisation helps with what.
3. [Manners, values and norms in daily life](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/omgangsvormen-waarden-normen) (A2 and B1, 9 min): Understand Dutch social habits and core values so you can choose the 'normal' answer.
4. [Wonen: renting, moving and running a home](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/wonen) (A2 and B1, 10 min): Know how renting works, who to contact about problems, and what to arrange when you move.
5. [Health and healthcare: GP, insurance, emergencies](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/gezondheid-en-zorg) (A2 and B1, 10 min): Know who to contact for which health problem and how health insurance works.
6. [History and geography: water, war and holidays](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/geschiedenis-en-geografie) (A2 and B1, 12 min): Learn the key places, periods and national days the KNM exam asks about.
7. [Instanties: which organisation does what](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/instanties) (A2 and B1, 10 min): Match everyday problems to the right Dutch organisation, the core skill of many KNM questions.
8. [Government and rule of law in the Netherlands](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/staatsinrichting-en-rechtsstaat) (A2 and B1, 11 min): Understand the monarchy, parliament, elections and the basic rights in the Grondwet.
9. [Education and parenting: school system and rules](https://www.inburgeringklaar.nl/learn/knm/onderwijs-en-opvoeding) (A2 and B1, 11 min): Understand compulsory education, the school system and what is expected of parents.