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Key Facts: HAVO Engels Exam
13:30–16:00
CE duration window 2026 (2.5 hours)
Examenblad Engels havo 2026 rooster
18 May 2026
1e tijdvak CE date
Examenblad.nl
22 June 2026
2e tijdvak CE date
Examenblad.nl
Domein A only
CE tests Leesvaardigheid (reading)
Examenprogramma / Syllabus MVT havo 2026
Not C1 pass
Voldoende ≠ CEFR C1 for Engels havo CE
Syllabus moderne vreemde talen havo 2026
≥5.5
Typical subject pass on 1–10 scale
Dutch VO grading practice
N-term
CE points → grade conversion
Examenblad omzettingstabel normering
100
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Official HAVO Engels 2026 CE is a 2.5-hour national reading paper (Domein A) plus school SE for other skills — not pure MCQ and not a writing/speaking exam. These 100 English MCQs are a study adaptation for CE reading comprehension strategies covering topics from the CvTE/Examenblad 2026 MVT syllabus.
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1Passage: "City libraries now lend e-readers for two weeks. Borrowers must return devices undamaged or pay a repair fee." What is the main purpose of this notice?
2Passage: "Bring a reusable bottle. The festival will not sell single-use plastic bottles after 2026." What should visitors do?
3In the sentence "The researcher remained sceptical about the bold claim," sceptical most nearly means:
4Passage: "Although tickets were expensive, the concert was sold out within hours." The word Although signals:
5Passage: "Students who finish early may leave quietly. Others should continue working until the bell." Who may leave early?
6Which sentence best states a hoofdgedachte (main idea) rather than a detail?
7Passage: "The app tracks sleep patterns and suggests earlier bedtimes when users report fatigue." What does the app suggest when users feel tired?
8In "Her argument was compelling," compelling most nearly means:
9Passage: "First, rinse the wound. Next, apply a clean bandage. Finally, seek medical help if bleeding continues." The words First, Next, Finally show:
10Passage: "I had hoped for sunshine; instead, we got three days of rain." The writer's feeling is closest to:
About the HAVO Engels Exam
HAVO Engels is the Dutch upper-secondary English eindexamen under CvTE rules, catalogued on Examenblad.nl. The Syllabus moderne vreemde talen havo 2026 (unchanged vs 2025 per vakspecifieke informatie) specifies that the Centraal Examen tests Domein A Leesvaardigheid only, with ERK/CEFR descriptors for reading. A voldoende on Engels havo CE does not certify CEFR C1 for the tested skill (CvTE syllabus). Listening, speaking, writing and literature are assessed in the Schoolexamen. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for CE reading strategies, vocabulary in context, grammar judgment for comprehension, and text structure — clearly not a substitute for SE writing or speaking practice.
Exam sponsor: College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE); catalogue and documents on Examenblad.nl. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: one national written sitting testing Domein A Leesvaardigheid only (reading comprehension of authentic-style English texts; mixed open/short items with correctievoorschrift scoring; N-term conversion to 1–10). Schoolexamen: Domains B–F (kijk- en luistervaardigheid, gespreksvaardigheid, schrijfvaardigheid, literatuur, oriëntatie op studie en beroep) per school PTA. Official CE is not an MCQ-only paper and does not assess writing/speaking.
Time Limit
CE: 2.5 hours (Examenblad 2026: 1e tijdvak Monday 18 May 2026 13:30–16:00; 2e tijdvak Monday 22 June 2026 13:30–16:00). SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
Passing Score
Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. When both apply, the final subject grade is the average of CE and SE. CE points are converted via the published N-term table for that series. Engels is a kernvak in diploma rules.
Exam / Certification Fees
No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school HAVO candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published as a single fixed national percentage for HAVO Engels on Examenblad. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Relevant information & scanning
Locate facts and details that answer a stated information need in English texts.
Main idea & gist
Identify the hoofdgedachte of a passage or paragraph without being distracted by details.
Vocabulary & meaning in context
Infer word and phrase meaning from surrounding English context (betekenis van belangrijke elementen).
Text structure & cohesion
Recognise how sentences and paragraphs relate (contrast, cause, example, reference).
Author intent, tone & inference
Conclude what the writer intends, believes or feels from textual clues.
Preparing for the HAVO Engels Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Dutch grading scale 1–10; a subject is typically passed at ≥5.5. When both apply, the final subject grade is the average of CE and SE. CE points are converted via the published N-term table for that series. Engels is a kernvak in diploma rules.
- Assessment: Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: one national written sitting testing Domein A Leesvaardigheid only (reading comprehension of authentic-style English texts; mixed open/short items with correctievoorschrift scoring; N-term conversion to 1–10). Schoolexamen: Domains B–F (kijk- en luistervaardigheid, gespreksvaardigheid, schrijfvaardigheid, literatuur, oriëntatie op studie en beroep) per school PTA. Official CE is not an MCQ-only paper and does not assess writing/speaking.
- Time limit: CE: 2.5 hours (Examenblad 2026: 1e tijdvak Monday 18 May 2026 13:30–16:00; 2e tijdvak Monday 22 June 2026 13:30–16:00). SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
- Exam / certification fees: No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school HAVO candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates. Official sources
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HAVO Engels: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands HAVO Engels?
It is the HAVO English eindexamen subject under CvTE, with documents and rooster on Examenblad.nl. The examenprogramma moderne vreemde talen covers Domains A–F. The Centraal Examen tests only Domein A Leesvaardigheid (reading). Domains B–F (listening/viewing, speaking, writing, literature, study/career orientation) are assessed in the Schoolexamen.
Is the official Centraal Examen multiple-choice?
No. The official CE is a written reading paper with mixed item types scored with a correctievoorschrift and converted via the N-term omzettingstabel. Open answers are normally in Dutch unless the question requires an English citation. This page’s 100 questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for reading strategies — not an official CE simulation and not a substitute for writing or speaking practice.
How long is the 2026 HAVO Engels CE?
Examenblad lists both 1e tijdvak (18 May 2026) and 2e tijdvak (22 June 2026) as 13:30–16:00, i.e. 2.5 hours. Schoolexamen timing is set in each school’s PTA.
What CEFR level is HAVO Engels reading?
The Syllabus moderne vreemde talen havo 2026 specifies CE reading with ERK/CEFR descriptors. For Engels havo, CvTE states that a voldoende does not mean the candidate has demonstrated C1 for the tested skill, because the CvTE pass cesuur and the C1 cesuur differ substantially. Treat CE practice as CEFR-aligned HAVO reading, not as a C1 certificate.
What score do I need to pass?
Dutch secondary grades use a 1–10 scale; a subject is typically passed at 5.5 or higher. When both CE and SE apply, the final subject grade is normally their average. CE raw scores are converted via the series N-term table. Engels is a kernvak in diploma rules.
How much does HAVO Engels cost for school candidates?
Regular secondary-school HAVO candidates do not pay a separate published per-subject CE fee; schooling is publicly funded. DUO Staatsexamen subject fees apply only to independent Staatsexamen candidates and should not be cited as the school exam fee.