Practise Lezen — Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (A1)

Lezen at a glance

Questions

19

Time

35 min

Pass mark

assessed

Format

on computer

Practice questions here

450

What are you asked?

19 multiple-choice questions across 6 short texts (2–3 questions per text).

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.

Our practice paper: drawn from 450 questions, each with 3 answer options.

How to practise this part

• 1

  Read the question first, then the text. You are hunting one specific fact, not reading for pleasure.

• 2

  The answer is always literally in the text. Never choose based on what you know about the Netherlands.

• 3

  Keep an eye on the clock. If a question stalls you, skip it and come back.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a dictionary?

No. Dictionaries, phones and translation apps are banned in every part of the exam, which is why you practise without them here too.

What if I don't know a word?

Read on. The questions test whether you understand the text, not whether you know every word — you can usually find the answer without that one word.