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Lees de tekst: **Mededelingenbord in de flat** BELANGRIJKE MEDEDELING De lift is van dinsdag 10 juni tot en met vrijdag 13 juni buiten gebruik vanwege onderhoud. Wij bieden onze excuses aan voor het ongemak. Voor vragen: bel de huismeester op 06-22334455. What does this notice inform residents about?

New rubbish collection times

The building's fire alarm will be tested

The lift will be out of service for four days

The building is being sold

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Key Facts: Lezen A2 Exam

Exam Questions

DUO / inburgeren.nl

65 min

Exam Duration

DUO / inburgeren.nl

18/25

Passing Score

DUO

CEFR Level

Council of Europe framework

€50

Exam Fee

DUO

The Lezen A2 exam consists of 25 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions to be completed in 65 minutes. A score of 18 out of 25 is required to pass. The exam costs €50 per attempt and is administered at IND test locations in the Netherlands. It is one of five language exam components in the Dutch civic integration (inburgeringsexamen) package.

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1Lees de tekst: **Brief van de gemeente** Geachte mevrouw Yilmaz, U ontvangt elk jaar een brief over uw DigiD. Uw DigiD verloopt op 15 maart. U moet uw DigiD vóór die datum verlengen. Ga naar www.digid.nl. U heeft uw paspoort of identiteitskaart nodig. Met vriendelijke groet, Gemeente Amsterdam What does Ms. Yilmaz need to do before 15 March?

A.Pick up a new passport from the municipality

B.Renew her DigiD on the website

C.Pay a fee at the town hall

D.Register her new address online

Explanation: The letter clearly states 'U moet uw DigiD vóór die datum verlengen. Ga naar www.digid.nl.' This means she must renew her DigiD (digital identity) before 15 March by visiting the website. No fee or address registration is mentioned. A passport is needed as identification during the process, not the goal of the letter.

2Lees de tekst: **Apotheek De Linde — Openingstijden** Maandag t/m vrijdag: 08:30 – 17:30 Zaterdag: 09:00 – 13:00 Zondag: gesloten Buiten openingstijden kunt u bellen met de dienstdoende apotheek: 0900-1234567. When can you pick up your medication on Saturday?

A.Between 08:30 and 17:30

B.Between 09:00 and 13:00

C.The pharmacy is closed on Saturday

D.At any time by calling 0900-1234567

Explanation: The schedule shows 'Zaterdag: 09:00 – 13:00', meaning the pharmacy is open on Saturday from 9:00 until 13:00. The 08:30–17:30 hours apply only to weekdays (maandag t/m vrijdag). The emergency number is for outside opening hours, not a substitute for in-person pickup.

3Lees de tekst: **Vacature: Schoonmaker (m/v)** Bedrijf: Schoonmaakbedrijf Sparkle Uren: 20 uur per week Werktijden: Maandag, woensdag en vrijdag, 06:00 – 12:00 Salaris: €14,50 per uur Vereisten: U spreekt Nederlands. Ervaring is geen vereiste. Bel ons: 06-55443322 Who is this job advertisement suitable for?

A.Someone who wants to work full-time

B.Someone with no prior cleaning experience

C.Someone who only speaks English

D.Someone who can only work in the evenings

Explanation: The ad states 'Ervaring is geen vereiste' (experience is not required), making it suitable for someone without prior experience. The job is 20 hours per week (part-time, not full-time). Dutch language ability IS required ('U spreekt Nederlands'), so an English-only speaker cannot apply. The work hours are in the morning (06:00–12:00), not the evening.

4Lees de tekst: **Mededeling van de huisarts** Vanaf 1 juni is de praktijk op dinsdag gesloten. Dit komt door een verbouwing. U kunt op dinsdag terecht bij huisartsenpraktijk Van der Berg, Kerkstraat 12. Voor een afspraak belt u 038-7654321. De verbouwing duurt ongeveer drie weken. Why is the GP practice closed on Tuesdays from 1 June?

A.The doctor is on holiday

B.There is a renovation taking place

C.The practice has permanently moved

D.There are not enough patients on Tuesdays

Explanation: The notice says 'Dit komt door een verbouwing' — this is because of a renovation. The closure is temporary ('ongeveer drie weken' — about three weeks), so the practice has not moved. No holiday or patient numbers are mentioned.

5Lees de tekst: **Bijsluiter ibuprofen 400 mg** Gebruik: Neem maximaal 3 tabletten per dag. Neem de tabletten met een glas water. Neem deze tabletten niet op een lege maag. Waarschuwing: Gebruik dit medicijn niet langer dan 3 dagen zonder advies van een arts. What does the package insert warn about?

A.You must take the tablets without water

B.You can take up to 5 tablets per day

C.Do not use for more than 3 days without consulting a doctor

D.Always take on an empty stomach

Explanation: The warning section (Waarschuwing) explicitly states 'Gebruik dit medicijn niet langer dan 3 dagen zonder advies van een arts' — do not use this medicine for more than 3 days without a doctor's advice. The other options contradict the instructions: you should take them WITH water and NOT on an empty stomach, and the maximum is 3 tablets per day.

6Lees de tekst: **Busrooster lijn 12** Vertrek Centraal Station: 07:15 | 07:45 | 08:15 | 08:45 Vertrek Centraal Station (weekend): 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 Let op: Op feestdagen rijdt de bus volgens het weekendrooster. At what time does the first bus depart from Centraal Station on a public holiday?

A.07:15

B.07:45

C.08:00

D.08:15

Explanation: The notice states 'Op feestdagen rijdt de bus volgens het weekendrooster' — on public holidays, the bus follows the weekend schedule. The first weekend departure is 08:00. The 07:15 and 07:45 times are from the weekday schedule, which does not apply on public holidays.

7Lees de tekst: **E-mail van de school** Onderwerp: Oudergesprekken 14 mei Geachte ouder/verzorger, Op woensdag 14 mei organiseert de school oudergesprekken. U kunt een afspraak maken via het ouderportaal. U kunt kiezen uit tijdsloten van 15 minuten tussen 15:00 en 20:00 uur. Aanmelden kan tot en met 10 mei. What is the deadline for booking an appointment?

A.14 May

B.15:00 on 14 May

C.10 May

D.20:00 on 14 May

Explanation: The email states 'Aanmelden kan tot en met 10 mei' — registration is possible up to and including 10 May. The parent-teacher meetings themselves take place on 14 May, but the booking deadline is 10 May.

8Lees de tekst: **Aankondiging: Buurtbijeenkomst** Wij nodigen alle bewoners uit voor een buurtbijeenkomst op donderdag 22 mei om 19:30 in het buurthuis, Molenstraat 5. Onderwerp: plannen voor het nieuwe speeltuintje in de buurt. Er is gratis koffie en thee. Kinderen zijn ook welkom. For what purpose is this neighborhood meeting being held?

A.To discuss new parking rules

B.To plan a new playground in the neighborhood

C.To introduce the new neighborhood police officer

D.To collect complaints about noise

Explanation: The announcement clearly states the topic (Onderwerp) is 'plannen voor het nieuwe speeltuintje in de buurt' — plans for the new playground in the neighborhood. Parking, police, and noise complaints are not mentioned.

9Lees de tekst: **Mededeling supermarkt** Let op! Onze supermarkt is op zaterdag 31 mei gesloten vanwege een bedrijfsuitje. Op zondag 1 juni zijn wij weer open van 12:00 tot 18:00. Excuses voor het ongemak. When is the supermarket open the next day after the closure?

A.It stays closed on Sunday too

B.From 08:00 to 20:00 on Sunday

C.From 12:00 to 18:00 on Sunday

D.From 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday

Explanation: The notice states the supermarket is closed on Saturday 31 May and reopens on Sunday 1 June from 12:00 to 18:00. It does not remain closed on Sunday; it opens at 12:00, not 08:00 or 09:00.

10Lees de tekst: **Huurcontract — Regels voor huurders** 1. Roken is niet toegestaan in de woning. 2. Huisdieren zijn alleen toegestaan met schriftelijke toestemming van de verhuurder. 3. Muziek spelen na 22:00 uur is niet toegestaan. 4. De huurder moet kleine reparaties zelf betalen. According to the rental rules, what does the tenant need written permission for?

A.Playing music after 22:00

B.Keeping a pet in the home

C.Carrying out small repairs

D.Smoking outside the building

Explanation: Rule 2 states 'Huisdieren zijn alleen toegestaan met schriftelijke toestemming van de verhuurder' — pets are only allowed with written permission from the landlord. Music after 22:00 is simply forbidden (not permitted with or without consent). Small repairs must be paid for by the tenant. Smoking outside is not addressed.

About the Lezen A2 Exam

The Lezen A2 (Reading A2) exam is the reading comprehension component of the Dutch civic integration (inburgering) exam. Taken at an IND test location in the Netherlands, it is a computer-based test with 25 multiple-choice questions based on everyday Dutch texts — signs, letters, brochures, and short articles at CEFR A2 level. You have 65 minutes to complete it. A passing score of 18 out of 25 is required.

Questions

25 scored questions

Time Limit

65 minutes

Passing Score

18 out of 25

Exam Fee

€50 (DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs))

Lezen A2 Exam Content Outline

~40%

Everyday Texts

Signs, labels, notices, short public messages

~35%

Practical Information Texts

Letters, brochures, forms, and instructions

~25%

Short Articles and Announcements

Simple articles, community posts, short descriptions

How to Pass the Lezen A2 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 18 out of 25
Exam length: 25 questions
Time limit: 65 minutes
Exam fee: €50

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Lezen A2 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Read Dutch public signs, leaflets, and simple news articles daily — even 15 minutes per day builds reading fluency at A2 level

2Practice skimming for the main topic and scanning for specific details, since many questions ask you to find one key fact in a text

3Use DUO's free official practice exams at inburgeren.nl to get used to the actual question types and on-screen format

4Focus on vocabulary related to daily life topics: healthcare, transport, housing, school, and work

5When unsure, eliminate obviously wrong answers first — A2 texts are straightforward and distractors are usually clearly unrelated

6Time yourself: 65 minutes for 25 questions gives about 2.5 minutes per item — practice under timed conditions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Lezen A2 exam?

The Lezen A2 exam has 25 multiple-choice questions. Each question is based on a reading passage — such as a sign, letter, brochure, or short article — at CEFR A2 level. You have 65 minutes to complete the exam.

What score do I need to pass the Lezen A2 exam?

You need to answer at least 18 out of 25 questions correctly to pass the Lezen A2 reading exam. Scores are reported and results are provided by DUO.

What type of texts appear on the Lezen A2 exam?

The exam uses everyday Dutch texts at CEFR A2 level, including signs, public notices, short letters, brochures, forms, simple news snippets, and community announcements. The goal is to test whether you can extract practical information from written Dutch.

How much does the Lezen A2 exam cost?

Each attempt at the Lezen A2 exam costs €50, paid to DUO when registering through the inburgeren.nl portal. Retake attempts cost €50 each.

Where do I take the Lezen A2 exam?

The Lezen A2 exam is taken in person at an IND test location in the Netherlands. It is administered on a computer. You register and book your appointment through Mijn Inburgering on inburgeren.nl using DigiD.

Is Lezen A2 part of the full inburgering requirement?

Yes. The Lezen A2 reading exam is one of five language exam components in the Dutch civic integration package. The other components are Luisteren (Listening), Schrijven (Writing), Spreken (Speaking), the KNM knowledge exam, and the ONA (Orientation on the Dutch Labour Market) module.