What is the difference between Programma I and Programma II?

Programma I tests at B1 and is aimed at vocational study (MBO) and most jobs. Programma II tests at B2 and is meant for higher education (HBO and university) and academic work. Programma II's texts and audio are longer and more abstract.

Can I take the parts separately?

Yes. You register per part and get a certificate for each part you pass. With all four certificates you hold the full diploma.

Does the Staatsexamen NT2 count for civic integration?

Yes. An NT2 diploma meets the language requirement; under the Wet inburgering 2021 the standard level for that is B1. Your municipality and DUO confirm what applies in your case.

Staatsexamen NT2

Staatsexamen NT2: Programma I or Programma II?

The Staatsexamen NT2 is two separate exams. They test the same four skills, but at a different level and for a different future. Below you can see which programme fits you — and sit a mock of it straight away.

Which programme do you need?

Staatsexamen NT2 — Programma I (B1)

For vocational study and work

Vocational study (MBO/ROC), work; counts for integration/naturalisation at B1.

Parts: 4
Time: 325m
Practice questions here: 915

All about B1 →Start mock exam

Staatsexamen NT2 — Programma II (B2)

For higher education and academic work

Higher education (HBO/WO), academic work.

Parts: 4
Time: 315m
Practice questions here: 909

All about B2 →Start mock exam

Not sure? Ask your course or employer — they set the requirement. For civic integration, B1 is the standard level under the Wet inburgering 2021.

How is the NT2 exam marked?

Each part gets a scaled score set by CvTE; you pass a part from 500 points. So there is no fixed number of correct answers you need — the threshold depends on how difficult that sitting was. A mock can only approximate that score, which is why we always label the result an estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Programma I and Programma II?: Programma I tests at B1 and is aimed at vocational study (MBO) and most jobs. Programma II tests at B2 and is meant for higher education (HBO and university) and academic work. Programma II's texts and audio are longer and more abstract.
Can I take the parts separately?: Yes. You register per part and get a certificate for each part you pass. With all four certificates you hold the full diploma.
Does the Staatsexamen NT2 count for civic integration?: Yes. An NT2 diploma meets the language requirement; under the Wet inburgering 2021 the standard level for that is B1. Your municipality and DUO confirm what applies in your case.