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Failed: when can you resit, and what does it cost?

August 4, 2026 · 2 min

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You can resit, and you only redo the part you failed — passed parts stay valid, even years later. You pay yourself, per part and per attempt. There is no legal waiting period; in practice the result term and the queue for a seat set your pace.

What you redo: only the failed part
Parts already passed: stay valid
Cost: you pay, per attempt

How soon you can go again

1
Wait for the result
8 weeks; up to 16 for Speaking or Writing A2. Only then do you know you need a resit.
2
Register again
DUO warns it can take more than 6 weeks before you can sit the exam.
3
Resit
The failed part only, on a new exam day.

So expect **three to six months** per full round. Fees change, so check the current amount on DUO's registration page. If you are under the integration obligation, ask your municipality about the DUO loan before you pay.

You are not the exception

Resitting is normal. In 2025 the average B1 pass rate was 51%, and CvTE reports the share of resitting candidates rose. Roughly half of all attempts do not pass. That says something about the exam, not about you.

What this means for you

Keep practising while you wait, or you resit at a lower level than before.
Register the moment your result arrives — the queue is six weeks or more.
At risk of missing your integration deadline? Request an extension from your municipality early.

Frequently asked questions

How many times can I resit?

There is no maximum. You pay each attempt, and your deadline keeps running.

Do passed parts expire?

No. A passed part stays valid.

Can I resit straight after the result?

You can register immediately, but it can take more than six weeks to sit.

Do not walk into a resit blind. Take a mock first and see exactly where you lose points.

Take a mock exam

Sources

Last checked: August 4, 2026. Rules and amounts change — always check your own situation with DUO or the IND.