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MVV & A1

What is the A1 basic exam abroad?

Three parts cover basic Dutch and knowledge of society. Understand the exam before choosing preparation.

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KNS, Reading and Speaking

The basic civic integration exam abroad consists of KNS, Reading and Speaking. It is often called the A1 or MVV exam. That does not make it an MVV application: the exam may be a requirement before applying, depending on your circumstances.

What happens in each part?

Official KNS has 30 questions in 30 minutes, with photographs, slowly spoken questions and two answer choices. Reading has 19 questions in 35 minutes. Speaking has 22 tasks in 30 minutes: ten questions and twelve sentences to complete. There is no separate Listening part.

Prepare for the right exam

Check your requirements with the IND and use Naar Nederland for official preparation. Inburgify currently offers A1 KNS only. Reading and Speaking are in development. The five free questions introduce our approach; they are not a full exam or a prediction of your result.

KNS

30 · 30 min

Lezen

19 · 35 min

Spreken

22 · 30 min

Official sources: Naar Nederland

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MVV & A1

Where does A1 fit in your story?

This is a simplified overview. Not everyone follows the same route. Check the IND conditions and possible exemptions first.

  1. 01

    Check your route

    Read the IND information to find out whether the basic exam applies to your situation.

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  2. 02

    Prepare for all three parts

    KNS, Reading and Speaking. Inburgify currently offers KNS practice exams.

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  3. 03

    Register through official channels

    Register and pay officially, then arrange your own exam appointment.

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  4. 04

    Exam, results and the next step

    Follow the IND application information after your result. Passing is one requirement, not a residence permit.

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