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Key Facts: VMBO KB Engels Exam
90 min
Digital KB CE duration (Engels)
Examenblad bb-/kb-flex 2026
1 Apr–17 Jul 2026
KB-flex afnameperiode
Examenblad Engels vmbo kb 2026
Facet
Digital CE delivery platform
CvTE / Examenblad vakspecifieke informatie
Computerscoorbaar
Engels kb CE: auto-scored items only
Vakspecifieke informatie Engels vmbo kb 2026
A1–A2
BB reading aligned to everyday ERK levels
Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026
SE speaking/writing
Gesprek & schrijven assessed at school
Syllabus Table 1 / 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 KB Engels 2026 CE is a 90-minute Facet digital exam with computerscoorbare items plus school SE for speaking/writing (and related PTA skills). These 100 English MCQs are a study adaptation for KB CEFR-aligned reading, vocabulary, grammar and judgment — not a listening/speaking/writing SE replacement.
Sample VMBO KB Engels Practice Questions
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1Passage: "Canteen notice: Pasta day is Wednesday. Vegetarian soup is available every day. The counter closes at 13:30." When is pasta served?
2Passage: "Please return library books by Friday. Late returns cost €0.50 per day." What happens if a book is late?
3In the sentence "Please refill the water bottle," refill most nearly means:
4Which sentence uses the correct past simple of go?
5Passage: "Bus 12 to the stadium leaves every 20 minutes from stop B. Last bus: 22:00." Where do you wait for bus 12?
6Choose the correct article: "He is ___ honest student."
7Passage: "Free entry for students with a school ID. Adults pay €8. Children under 6 enter free." Who must pay €8?
8Passage: "Don't forget your helmet. We cycle to the park after school." What should you bring?
9In "The shop is closed for lunch," for lunch most nearly means:
10Which sentence uses "there is / there are" correctly with a countable plural noun?
About the VMBO KB Engels Exam
VMBO KB Engels is the Dutch lower-secondary (kaderberoepsgerichte 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 KB (everyday A1–A2 style texts: notices, ads, menus, short messages). From examenjaar 2025 the flexible digital CE in Facet is the regular form for Engels bb, with only computerscoorbare opgaven. Listening/viewing may appear on the digital CE; speaking and writing are SE. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for reading strategies, vocabulary in context, grammar judgment and functional English — clearly not a substitute for listening, speaking or writing SE practice.
Assessment
Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: flexible digital Facet sitting for Engels vmbo kb with only computerscoorbare opgaven (vakspecifieke informatie 2026: no handmatige/tweede correctie). Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026 Table 1 places Leesvaardigheid and Luister- en kijkvaardigheid on the digital CE for Engels; Gespreksvaardigheid and Schrijfvaardigheid are assessed in the Schoolexamen. Official item mix depends on source texts (meerkeuze, voorgestructureerd, and related computer-scorable forms). This bank adapts reading, vocabulary, grammar and judgment into English MCQs — it does not replace listening, speaking or writing SE.
Time Limit
CE: 90 minutes (Examenblad bb-/kb-flex: digital KB exams are 90 minutes except Nederlands and wiskunde at 120). Afnameperiode 2026: Wednesday 1 April through Friday 17 July (school-scheduled flexible window). 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 flexible series.
Exam Fee
No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO KB 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; digital delivery in Facet)
VMBO KB Engels Exam Content Outline
Relevant information & scanning
Locate facts and details in short everyday English texts (notices, ads, schedules, menus).
Main idea & gist
Identify the hoofdgedachte of a short passage without being distracted by details.
Vocabulary & meaning in context
Infer word and phrase meaning from surrounding A1–A2 English context.
Grammar judgment (BB functional)
Select correct basic grammar that supports clear everyday English comprehension.
Text structure, purpose & functional judgment
Recognise purpose, simple cohesion and appropriate functional choices — not SE speaking/writing performance.
How to Pass the VMBO KB 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 flexible series.
- Assessment: Eindexamen = CE + SE. Centraal Examen: flexible digital Facet sitting for Engels vmbo kb with only computerscoorbare opgaven (vakspecifieke informatie 2026: no handmatige/tweede correctie). Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026 Table 1 places Leesvaardigheid and Luister- en kijkvaardigheid on the digital CE for Engels; Gespreksvaardigheid and Schrijfvaardigheid are assessed in the Schoolexamen. Official item mix depends on source texts (meerkeuze, voorgestructureerd, and related computer-scorable forms). This bank adapts reading, vocabulary, grammar and judgment into English MCQs — it does not replace listening, speaking or writing SE.
- Time limit: CE: 90 minutes (Examenblad bb-/kb-flex: digital KB exams are 90 minutes except Nederlands and wiskunde at 120). Afnameperiode 2026: Wednesday 1 April through Friday 17 July (school-scheduled flexible window). SE duration and forms follow each school’s PTA.
- Exam fee: No separate published per-subject fee for regular secondary-school VMBO KB 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 KB Engels?
It is the VMBO kaderberoepsgerichte leerweg English eindexamen subject under CvTE, with documents and rooster on Examenblad.nl. The examenprogramma Engels vmbo covers exameneenheden MVT/K/1–7. The digital Centraal Examen in Facet focuses on computerscoorbare items (leesvaardigheid and, per syllabus, luister- en kijkvaardigheid). Gespreksvaardigheid and schrijfvaardigheid are assessed in the Schoolexamen.
Is the official Centraal Examen only multiple-choice?
The digital CE for Engels vmbo kb uses only computerscoorbare opgaven (automatically scored in Facet — no handmatige or tweede correctie). Item forms depend on the source texts and may include meerkeuze and other structured computer-scorable types. This page’s 100 questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation for reading, vocabulary, grammar and judgment — not an official Facet simulation and not a substitute for listening, speaking or writing SE practice.
How long is the 2026 VMBO KB Engels CE?
Examenblad’s bb-/kb-flex overview states digital KB exams last 90 minutes (Nederlands and wiskunde are 120). Engels bb uses the 90-minute digital KB timing. Schools schedule sittings in the flexible window 1 April–17 July 2026. Schoolexamen timing is set in each school’s PTA.
What CEFR level is VMBO KB Engels?
The Syllabus moderne vreemde talen vmbo 2026 links reading specifications to ERK/CEFR descriptors. KB texts emphasise concrete, familiar, everyday topics aligned with A1–A2 style reading (short notices, ads, menus, simple messages). Treat CE practice as CEFR-aligned KB reading, not as a formal CEFR certificate.
Does this bank replace listening, speaking and writing?
No. These MCQs practise reading strategies, vocabulary, grammar and judgment. Official speaking and writing are Schoolexamen skills. Listening/viewing may appear on the digital CE but cannot be replaced by text-only MCQs. Use school SE practice and authentic Facet-style materials for those skills.
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 KB Engels cost for school candidates?
Regular secondary-school VMBO KB 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.