B1 exam
Practise the Staatsexamen NT2 — Programma I (B1)
Exam-timed mock tests for the Staatsexamen NT2 — Programma I (B1). Every part, 1,336 practice questions, an instant result per part and an explanation for every answer.
Free to start after sign-up — no card.
Who has to sit this exam?
Vocational study (MBO/ROC), work; counts for integration/naturalisation at B1.
- Programma I is level B1 — for vocational study (MBO) and most work.
- Each part is graded on a scaled Cito score; you pass a part at 500 or higher.
- You receive a certificate per part; collect all four for the full diploma.
- A mock can only estimate the scaled score — treat the result as indicative.
The parts
| Section | What is asked | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| LezenReading | ≈35–36 multiple-choice questions across roughly 6 texts; scored on a scaled norm. | 110 min · 36 Q | scaled score |
| LuisterenListening | ≈40 multiple-choice questions across 5 or more listening fragments; each fragment is played once. | 90 min · 40 Q | scaled score |
| SchrijvenWriting | 12 tasks: 8 sentence tasks (write/complete a sentence) + 2 partial (short message/form/text supplement) + 2 short (note/short letter/situation). Graded by 2 assessors. | 100 min · 12 Q | scaled score |
| SprekenSpeaking | 16 tasks: part 1 = 8 short (20s each), part 2 = 8 medium (30s each). Graded by 2 assessors. | 25 min · 16 Q | scaled score |
| Total | 325 min | Scaled score ≥ 500 per part, set by CvTE. A mock approximates this and labels the result an estimate. |
Practical information
- Where
- At a Staatsexamen NT2 exam location in the Netherlands (e.g. Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zwolle, Eindhoven).
- When & booking
- Several exam periods each year; book through DUO. The four parts can be on different days.
- Exam fee
- €50 per exam part, €200 for a complete exam of all four parts (DUO)
- Results
- Usually within about 5 weeks, via Mijn DUO.
Fees and booking change over time — always confirm with the official source linked in each exam.
How do you prepare?
Practise each part at real exam length, in the same format as the real exam. You get an instant score per part and see exactly which questions you got wrong, with an explanation. Starting is free after sign-up, with no card.
Frequently asked questions
- Who has to take the Staatsexamen NT2 — Programma I (B1)?
- Vocational study (MBO/ROC), work; counts for integration/naturalisation at B1.
- When have I passed?
- Scaled score ≥ 500 per part, set by CvTE. A mock approximates this and labels the result an estimate.
- What does the exam cost?
- €50 per exam part, €200 for a complete exam of all four parts (DUO)
- Are these real exam questions?
- No. Our questions are original practice material, written to the published exam format of DUO and CvTE. Every answer is checked and carries an explanation.
Pricing
One DUO resit: €50 — per part.
Full practice for the Staatsexamen NT2 — Programma I (B1): €29 once.
Essentials €29 · Mastery €45 — one payment, 3 months of access. The price you see is the price you pay — no VAT is added at checkout.
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