The KNM exam at a glance
- Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice exam
- Covers
- Work, healthcare, housing, education, history, politics and values
- Organised by
- DUO
- Booking
- Online with DigiD
- Rules
- Check inburgeren.nl for the current format and pass mark
Rules and fees can change. Always check Inburgeren.nl: KNM exam before you book.
Who needs to take it?
People who must complete civic integration in the Netherlands.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Check your requirements
Find out which civic integration exams you need on inburgeren.nl.
- 2
Book with DUO
Log in with DigiD and choose a date and location.
- 3
Study the topics
Practise questions on every KNM topic, from healthcare to history.
- 4
Take the exam
Your result appears in your DUO account.
🎒 On the day
- ✓Bring a valid ID
- ✓Arrive on time
- ✓Phones must be switched off
💡 Tips to pass
- ✓Read situations carefully: many questions describe everyday scenarios
- ✓Learn how Dutch institutions work (gemeente, huisarts, UWV)
- ✓Practise under time pressure
Your 14-day study plan
A simple plan for the KNM exam. Print it and tick off each day.
- 1Naar Nederland: Geschiedenis
- Study Naar Nederland: Geschiedenis
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 2Naar Nederland: Geschiedenis
- Study Naar Nederland: Geschiedenis
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 3Naar Nederland: Geschiedenis
- Study Naar Nederland: Geschiedenis
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 4Naar Nederland: Land en samenleving
- Study Naar Nederland: Land en samenleving
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 5Naar Nederland: Land en samenleving
- Study Naar Nederland: Land en samenleving
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 6Naar Nederland: Land en samenleving
- Study Naar Nederland: Land en samenleving
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 7Naar Nederland: Staatsinrichting
- Study Naar Nederland: Staatsinrichting
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 8Naar Nederland: Staatsinrichting
- Study Naar Nederland: Staatsinrichting
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 9Naar Nederland: Staatsinrichting
- Study Naar Nederland: Staatsinrichting
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 10Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 11Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 12Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 13Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 14Final mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Pass with room to spare? You're ready to book
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, the exam is in Dutch at a basic level.
