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Practise Kennis Nederlandse Samenleving — Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (A1)
Practise the Kennis Nederlandse Samenleving part of the Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (A1) at real exam length: the same structure, the same clock and the same pass rule as on the day.
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Kennis Nederlandse Samenleving at a glance
- Questions
- 30
- Time
- 30 min
- Pass mark
- ≈ 21 / 30
- Format
- on computer
- Practice questions here
- 298
The pass mark above is our working threshold, not an officially published cut score.
What are you asked?
30 questions with two answer options each, across 7 KNS topics; graded 1–10, pass from 6.
Pass rule: Each of the 3 parts is graded 1–10; you need a 6 or higher on all three. Passed parts stay valid indefinitely.
How to practise this part
- 1
KNS is about the Netherlands as it practically works: geography, housing, work, healthcare, education and politics.
- 2
Each question has only two options. When in doubt, pick the answer that sounds the most everyday.
- 3
Use the 7 official topics as a checklist so you don't skip one.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between KNS and KNM?
- KNS belongs to the Basisexamen taken abroad (A1) and has 7 topics. KNM belongs to the in-country inburgeringsexamen (A2) and has 8 themes. They are different exams with different material.
- Where do I learn the KNS material?
- The official study pack is called “Naar Nederland”. The questions here follow the same 7 topics and the same format, with an explanation for every answer.