Civic Integration and State Exams

Is it obligatory for you to integrate into the Netherlands? Would you perhaps like to study for an MBO, HBO or university degree? Or do you want to apply for a permanent residence permit as an expat? If so, you will need to successfully complete an Integration Exam or State Exam. STE Languages offers special exam training so that you can be optimally prepared for any of these.

Civic Integration Exam or State Exam?

The Dutch government has determined that everyone in the Netherlands must be able to speak, understand, read and write at a minimum of an B1 level in Dutch as from 1 January 2022. The Civic Integration Exam has therefore been developed in order to test the language level of people integrating who need to reach this level.

People who want to study at an MBO institution currently need a B1 level. They must pass Programme I of the State Exam. People studying at higher professional educational institutions or Dutch universities are expected to have a B2 level. To show that they possess this level, they will need to pass Programme II of the State Exam.

State Exams I and II

The Civic Integration and State Exams are organized by the Education Executive Agency (DUO). Language trainers at STE Languages can thoroughly prepare you for the State Exams I and/or II. You can participate in the training sessions in either groups or individually. The learning trajectory consists of modules of fifteen lessons. You can start the course at your own level and can then continue on to the desired level. This course is followed by special exam training which has an emphasis on practice for various mock exams.

The programme is designed for secondary and higher-educated students. Those who opt for group lessons can start the trajectory on five given dates throughout the year and courses are held at students’ own levels. We also have the option to follow individual trainings.

Civic Integration Exam

During the course you will be able to practice by carrying out writing and listening exercises. Your text comprehension will improve and so will your language skills. During this particular course attention is paid to all parts of the Civic Integration Exam:

Writing
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM)

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Optimal and personal preparation for the State exams (I and II)
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Attention to Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM)

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Students can choose between three exams: Civic Integration, NT2 Program I of the State Exam or NT2 Program II of the State Exam. STE Languages will prepare you for these exams by means of increasing your language level or through specific exam training. Training courses are given at STE Languages. At our location in Eindhoven, we have 16 well-equipped classrooms at our disposal. Lessons are Face-to-Face or Online. In unforeseen circumstances, a Face-to-Face lesson can be attended via our Online Classroom. Books and course materials are provided in the first lesson. Students must take into account that 2-4 hours of homework per lesson is necessary to complete the course. In order for us to determine students starting levels and personal learning goals, each STE Languages training course will start with an individual intake interview.

The training courses for the Civic Integration Exam, the NT2 Program I of the State Exam and the NT2 Program II of the State Exam all prepare you for these exams. A starting level of at least A2 is required for the Civic Integration Exam. In addition to language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing), knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM) is also central to the Civic Integration Exam. The target level of the Program I (MBO level) State Examination is B1 and the target level of the Program II State Examination is B2. Knowledge of the Dutch Labour Market (ONA) is part of both the Civic Integration and State Examinations. The aim of these training courses is for students to pass their exams successfully.

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