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Lezen (Reading): U leest een instructie op een verpakking: 'Bewaar koel en droog. Na opening houdbaar tot 3 dagen. Geschikt voor de magnetron. Niet geschikt voor de oven. Allergenen: bevat melk en gluten. Zie achterkant voor meer informatie.' (Store cool and dry. Once opened, use within 3 days. Suitable for the microwave. Not suitable for the oven. Allergens: contains milk and gluten. See back for more information.) Hoe lang is het product houdbaar na opening? (How long is the product usable after opening?)
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NT2 Programma I is the Dutch government B1 language exam for adult immigrants without secondary education, testing reading, listening, writing, and speaking in four separate computer-based components at DUO centres.
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1Lezen (Reading): U leest deze e-mail: 'Beste mevrouw Yilmaz, Uw afspraak bij de huisarts is op donderdag 5 juni om 14:30 uur. Wilt u 10 minuten eerder aanwezig zijn? Neem uw verzekeringspas mee. Met vriendelijke groet, Assistente' (You read this email: Dear Ms Yilmaz, Your appointment with the GP is on Thursday 5 June at 14:30. Could you arrive 10 minutes early? Please bring your insurance card. Kind regards, Assistant) Wanneer moet mevrouw Yilmaz bij de huisarts zijn? (When must Ms Yilmaz be at the GP?)
2Lezen (Reading): U leest een folder van de gemeente: 'Gaat u verhuizen? Geef uw nieuwe adres door aan de gemeente. U kunt dit doen via de website, per telefoon, of aan de balie. U moet dit doen binnen 5 dagen na uw verhuizing.' (You read a leaflet from the municipality: Are you moving? Report your new address to the municipality. You can do this via the website, by phone, or at the counter. You must do this within 5 days of your move.) Hoe kunt u uw nieuwe adres doorgeven? (How can you report your new address?)
3Lezen (Reading): U leest een briefje op de deur van de bakkerij: 'Wegens vakantie zijn wij gesloten van maandag 21 juli tot en met zondag 3 augustus. Vanaf maandag 4 augustus zijn wij weer open. Excuus voor het ongemak.' (You read a notice on the bakery door: Due to holiday we are closed from Monday 21 July through Sunday 3 August. From Monday 4 August we are open again. Sorry for the inconvenience.) Wanneer is de bakkerij weer open? (When is the bakery open again?)
4Lezen (Reading): U leest een e-mail van uw werkgever: 'Beste collega's, Vanaf volgende week werken we met nieuwe tijden. We beginnen om 8:00 uur en stoppen om 16:30 uur. De lunchpauze is van 12:00 tot 12:30 uur. Wilt u dit noteren? Met groet, De directie' (Dear colleagues, From next week we work new hours. We start at 8:00 and finish at 16:30. Lunch break is from 12:00 to 12:30. Please note this. Regards, Management) Hoe lang is de lunchpauze? (How long is the lunch break?)
5Lezen (Reading): U leest een folder over de zorgverzekering: 'Iedereen die in Nederland woont, is verplicht een zorgverzekering te hebben. U moet dit regelen binnen 4 maanden na aankomst in Nederland. Als u dit niet doet, kunt u een boete krijgen. De premie betaalt u elke maand.' (Everyone who lives in the Netherlands is obliged to have health insurance. You must arrange this within 4 months of arriving in the Netherlands. If you do not do this, you may receive a fine. You pay the premium every month.) Wat gebeurt er als u geen zorgverzekering heeft? (What happens if you do not have health insurance?)
6Lezen (Reading): U leest een advertentie: 'TE HUUR: Appartement in Utrecht, 2 slaapkamers, balkon, centrale verwarming. Huur: €950 per maand exclusief gas, water en licht. Bel voor een bezichtiging: 030-1234567.' (FOR RENT: Apartment in Utrecht, 2 bedrooms, balcony, central heating. Rent: €950 per month excluding gas, water and electricity. Call for a viewing: 030-1234567.) Wat is NIET inbegrepen in de huurprijs? (What is NOT included in the rent price?)
7Lezen (Reading): U leest een formulier van de bibliotheek: 'Welkom bij de bibliotheek! Een lidmaatschap kost €30 per jaar voor volwassenen en €10 per jaar voor kinderen onder 18 jaar. Met uw lidmaatschap kunt u boeken, dvd's en tijdschriften lenen. U kunt maximaal 10 items tegelijk lenen.' (Welcome to the library! A membership costs €30 per year for adults and €10 per year for children under 18. With your membership you can borrow books, DVDs and magazines. You can borrow a maximum of 10 items at one time.) Hoeveel items mag u tegelijk lenen? (How many items may you borrow at one time?)
8Lezen (Reading): U leest een brief van de gemeente: 'Geachte heer Karimi, Wij hebben uw aanvraag voor een parkeervergunning ontvangen op 12 mei. Wij hebben meer informatie nodig. Stuur ons een kopie van uw rijbewijs en uw kentekenbewijs. U kunt dit mailen of per post sturen. Uw aanvraag wordt dan verder behandeld. Met vriendelijke groet, Gemeente' (Dear Mr Karimi, We received your parking permit application on 12 May. We need more information. Send us a copy of your driving licence and vehicle registration. You can email or post this. Your application will then be processed further. Kind regards, Municipality) Waarom schrijft de gemeente aan meneer Karimi? (Why does the municipality write to Mr Karimi?)
9Lezen (Reading): U leest een folder over de bus: 'Met de OV-chipkaart reist u gemakkelijk door heel Nederland. Laad de kaart op bij de automaat op het station of in de app. Vergeet niet in te checken als u instapt en uit te checken als u uitstapt. Als u niet uitcheckt, betaalt u meer.' (With the OV-chipkaart you travel easily throughout the Netherlands. Top up the card at the machine at the station or in the app. Do not forget to check in when you board and check out when you exit. If you do not check out, you pay more.) Wat moet u doen als u uitstapt? (What must you do when you exit?)
10Lezen (Reading): U leest een nieuwsbericht: 'Vanaf volgende maand stijgt de prijs van de maandelijkse OV-chipkaart met 5 procent. Dit besluit heeft het kabinet genomen om de kosten van het openbaar vervoer te dekken. Reizigers zijn niet blij met deze maatregel.' (From next month the price of the monthly OV-chipkaart will rise by 5 percent. This decision was made by the cabinet to cover the costs of public transport. Travellers are not happy with this measure.) Waarom stijgt de prijs van de OV-chipkaart? (Why is the price of the OV-chipkaart increasing?)
About the NT2 Programma I Exam
The NT2 Staatsexamen Programma I is the Dutch government's official Dutch-as-a-Second-Language exam at CEFR B1 level, designed for adult immigrants and non-native speakers who did not complete secondary education. Administered by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs), the exam is part of the Dutch civic integration (inburgering) pathway and consists of four independent components: Lezen (reading comprehension), Luisteren (listening comprehension), Schrijven (writing), and Spreken (speaking). Each component is assessed separately, and candidates may register for and resit individual components. The exam is computer-based and held at DUO exam centres across the Netherlands approximately three times per year (January, May, and September). Programma I is pitched at people who work, live, and participate in Dutch society at a basic level and tests practical Dutch for everyday situations: health, housing, shopping, public transport, civic administration, and work.
Questions
70 scored questions
Time Limit
Lezen: 100 minutes; Luisteren: 90 minutes; Schrijven: 90 minutes; Spreken: ~15 minutes.
Passing Score
500 points per component on the standardised scale (200–800); each component must be passed separately.
Exam Fee
€50 per component; €200 for all four components (2026 DUO tariff). Paid via iDEAL on duo.nl. (DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) — registration and administration; CvTE (College voor Toetsen en Examens) — exam development.)
NT2 Programma I Exam Content Outline
Lezen (Reading)
B1-level MCQ reading tasks on emails, forms, leaflets, news articles, and notices from daily life and civic contexts.
Luisteren (Listening)
MCQ listening tasks on phone conversations, announcements, interviews, and dialogues from health, housing, work, and civic contexts.
Schrijven (Writing)
Form completion, short emails or letters, and text completion tasks at B1 production level.
Spreken (Speaking)
Oral tasks: phone simulations and prompted responses, assessed by two examiners on fluency, vocabulary, and grammar.
How to Pass the NT2 Programma I Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 500 points per component on the standardised scale (200–800); each component must be passed separately.
- Exam length: 70 questions
- Time limit: Lezen: 100 minutes; Luisteren: 90 minutes; Schrijven: 90 minutes; Spreken: ~15 minutes.
- Exam fee: €50 per component; €200 for all four components (2026 DUO tariff). Paid via iDEAL on duo.nl.
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is NT2 Staatsexamen Programma I?
NT2 Staatsexamen Programma I is the Dutch government's official Dutch-as-a-Second-Language exam at CEFR B1 level. It is designed for adult non-native speakers who did not complete secondary education and need to demonstrate Dutch proficiency for civic integration, employment, or further education. It is administered by DUO and consists of four components: Lezen, Luisteren, Schrijven, and Spreken.
What is the difference between NT2 Programma I and Programma II?
NT2 Programma I is pitched at the B1 level and designed for candidates who did not complete secondary education — it tests practical Dutch for daily life and civic contexts. NT2 Programma II is at the B2 level and is aimed at candidates with a secondary school background who need Dutch for professional, academic, or higher vocational education contexts. Programma II has more demanding texts and higher linguistic complexity.
How many times per year can I sit the NT2 Programma I exam?
The NT2 exam is offered approximately three times per year: in January, May, and September. Candidates can register for individual components and sit them at different periods. If a component is failed, it can be resit at the next available period without retaking passed components.
What is the passing score for NT2 Programma I?
Each component is graded on a standardised scale of 200–800. A score of 500 or above is required to pass a component. The overall NT2 certificate is awarded when all four components (Lezen, Luisteren, Schrijven, Spreken) are passed.
Is NT2 Programma I accepted for inburgering (civic integration)?
Yes. A passed NT2 Staatsexamen (either Programma I or II) satisfies the Dutch language requirement of the Wet inburgering (Civic Integration Act). It is one of the official pathways to meeting the inburgering obligation alongside the Basisexamen Inburgering route. DUO confirms accepted pathways during registration.
What topics appear in the NT2 Programma I Lezen and Luisteren components?
Both components test daily-life Dutch at B1: health and medical appointments, housing and renting, shopping, public transport, work and job interviews, school and education, civic procedures (gemeente, DigiD, zorgverzekering), and neighbourhood life. Texts and audio are authentic or near-authentic and reflect the lived experience of immigrants in the Netherlands.