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Key Facts: VMBO GL/TL Engels Exam
120 min
Paper CSE duration (Engels GL/TL)
Examenblad rooster 2026
19 May / 23 Jun 2026
1e / 2e tijdvak CSE windows
Examenblad Engels vmbo gl/tl 2026
Paper CSE
GL/TL CE delivery (not BB Facet digital)
Syllabus Table 2 / Examenblad
Leesvaardigheid
CE focus: MVT/K/4 reading
Examenprogramma / syllabus 2026
A2–B1
GL/TL reading denser than BB A1–A2
Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026
SE speaking/writing
Gesprek & schrijven assessed at school
Syllabus Table 2 / examenprogramma
≥5.5
Typical subject pass on 1–10 scale
Dutch VO grading practice
100
Free English MCQ study items on this page
OpenExamPrep study adaptation
Official VMBO GL/TL Engels 2026 CE is a 120-minute paper CSE focused on leesvaardigheid, plus school SE for speaking/writing (and related PTA skills). These 100 English MCQs are a study adaptation for GL/TL A2–B1 reading, vocabulary, grammar and strategy — not a Dutch-instruction CE or listening/speaking/writing SE replacement.
Sample VMBO GL/TL Engels Practice Questions
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1Passage: "Library notice: Quiet study rooms can be booked online from 08:00. Walk-in seats are free after 16:00 on weekdays. Food is not allowed, but bottled water is fine." When can you sit without a booking on a Tuesday?
2Passage: "Weekend bus deal: Buy a day ticket before 09:30 and travel all day for half price. After 09:30 the full fare applies. Children under 12 travel free with an adult." What happens if you buy at 10:00?
3Passage: "Museum tip: Book timed tickets online to skip the queue. Same-day tickets at the desk cost €2 extra and may sell out by noon on Saturdays." Why book online?
4In "Please keep your belongings with you at all times," belongings most nearly means:
5Which sentence uses the present perfect correctly with 'for' + a length of time?
6Passage: "App update: Version 4.2 fixes a bug that deleted drafts. Your old drafts are not recovered, but new drafts will save automatically every 30 seconds." What is still lost?
7Passage: "Many teens say part-time jobs teach responsibility, yet some report lower grades when they work more than 15 hours a week." The main point is that part-time work:
8In "The coach called off practice because of the storm," called off means:
9Which sentence uses a relative clause correctly?
10Passage: "Email: Hi Sam — Thanks for the invite. I'd love to come, but I already promised to help at the charity stall. Maybe next time? — Lea" What is Lea's main purpose?
About the VMBO GL/TL Engels Exam
VMBO GL/TL Engels is the Dutch gemengde/theoretische leerweg English eindexamen under CvTE rules, catalogued on Examenblad.nl. The Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026 (unchanged vs 2025 per vakspecifieke informatie) specifies CE reading at ERK/CEFR-aligned levels for GL/TL — denser everyday and informational texts than BB (A2–B1 style reading: articles, blogs, reviews, longer notices). The 2026 CSE is a 120-minute paper exam with mixed item types. Speaking and writing are SE. A bilingual English dictionary is allowed; an English–English dictionary may be allowed on request. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for reading strategies, vocabulary in context, grammar judgment and inference — clearly not a substitute for the official Dutch-instruction CE or for listening, speaking or writing SE practice.
Assessment
Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: paper CSE for Engels vmbo gl/tl testing Leesvaardigheid (MVT/K/4) with meerkeuze, voorgestructureerde and open vragen (vakspecifieke informatie 2026); scored with a correctievoorschrift and N-term conversion. Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026 Table 2 places Leesvaardigheid on the paper CE for GL/TL; Gespreksvaardigheid and Schrijfvaardigheid are assessed in the Schoolexamen. Official CE uses Dutch instructions for many items. This bank adapts reading, vocabulary, grammar and strategy into English MCQs — it does not replace the official Dutch-instruction CE or listening, speaking or writing SE.
Time Limit
CE (CSE): 120 minutes (Examenblad 2026: 1e tijdvak Tuesday 19 May 2026 13:30–15:30; 2e tijdvak Tuesday 23 June 2026 13:30–15:30). 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 tijdvak.
Exam Fee
No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates. (College voor Toetsen en Examens (CvTE); catalogue and documents on Examenblad.nl; paper CSE delivery)
VMBO GL/TL Engels Exam Content Outline
Relevant information & scanning
Locate facts and details in longer English notices, articles, schedules and multi-paragraph texts.
Main idea & gist
Identify the hoofdgedachte of a GL/TL-level passage without being distracted by details.
Vocabulary & meaning in context
Infer word and phrase meaning from surrounding A2–B1 English context, including idioms and phrasal verbs.
Grammar judgment (GL/TL functional)
Select correct grammar that supports denser reading comprehension (conditionals, relative clauses, passive, reported speech).
Text structure, purpose, inference & strategy
Recognise cohesion, author intent and CE reading strategies — not SE speaking/writing performance.
How to Pass the VMBO GL/TL 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 tijdvak.
- Assessment: Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: paper CSE for Engels vmbo gl/tl testing Leesvaardigheid (MVT/K/4) with meerkeuze, voorgestructureerde and open vragen (vakspecifieke informatie 2026); scored with a correctievoorschrift and N-term conversion. Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026 Table 2 places Leesvaardigheid on the paper CE for GL/TL; Gespreksvaardigheid and Schrijfvaardigheid are assessed in the Schoolexamen. Official CE uses Dutch instructions for many items. This bank adapts reading, vocabulary, grammar and strategy into English MCQs — it does not replace the official Dutch-instruction CE or listening, speaking or writing SE.
- Time limit: CE (CSE): 120 minutes (Examenblad 2026: 1e tijdvak Tuesday 19 May 2026 13:30–15:30; 2e tijdvak Tuesday 23 June 2026 13:30–15:30). SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
- Exam fee: No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL candidates (publicly funded). Do not treat DUO Staatsexamen subject fees as the school CE fee; those fees apply only to independent DUO Staatsexamen candidates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands VMBO GL/TL Engels?
It is the VMBO gemengde/theoretische leerweg English eindexamen subject under CvTE, with documents and rooster on Examenblad.nl. The examenprogramma Engels vmbo covers exameneenheden MVT/K/1–7. The paper Centraal Examen (CSE) focuses on Leesvaardigheid (MVT/K/4). Gespreksvaardigheid and schrijfvaardigheid are assessed in the Schoolexamen.
Is the official Centraal Examen only multiple-choice?
No. Vakspecifieke informatie states the CE can include meerkeuzevragen, voorgestructureerde vragen and open vragen. This page’s 100 questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for reading, vocabulary, grammar and strategy — not an official CSE simulation and not a substitute for the Dutch-instruction paper CE or for listening, speaking or writing SE practice.
How long is the 2026 VMBO GL/TL Engels CSE?
Examenblad’s 2026 rooster lists 120 minutes: 1e tijdvak Tuesday 19 May 2026 13:30–15:30 and 2e tijdvak Tuesday 23 June 2026 13:30–15:30. Schoolexamen timing is set in each school’s PTA.
What CEFR level is VMBO GL/TL Engels?
The Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026 links reading specifications to ERK/CEFR descriptors spanning A1–B2 across leerwegen. GL/TL texts are denser than BB everyday A1–A2 notices and typically align with A2–B1 reading of articles, reviews and longer informational texts. Treat CE practice as CEFR-aligned GL/TL reading, not as a formal CEFR certificate.
Does this bank replace the official CE or SE skills?
No. These MCQs practise reading strategies, vocabulary, grammar and judgment in English. The official CSE uses Dutch instructions and mixed item types. Official speaking and writing are Schoolexamen skills. Listening/viewing practice belongs with authentic SE materials, not text-only MCQs.
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.
How much does VMBO GL/TL Engels cost for school candidates?
Regular secondary-school VMBO GL/TL 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.