Roundup · checked July 2026

Best inburgering apps & courses in 2026

There’s no single “best” tool for the Dutch inburgeringsexamen — the right one depends on your level, budget and whether you want a teacher, an app or self-paced practice. Here’s an honest, category-by-category guide.

Full disclosure:we make one of the tools below (InburgeringPrep). We’ve tried to be fair and to point you elsewhere when another tool fits you better — read the categories, not just our name.

Best for A2 exam depth in EnglishOur tool

InburgeringPrep

inburgeringprep.com

You're sitting the A2 inburgeringsexamen, want research-grounded practice with legible AI feedback, and you're paying your own way.

Language: English
Levels: A2 (in depth)
Free tier: 10 questions + 1 full mock per section, no card
AI scoring: Writing + Speaking, on the DUO A2 rubric
Format: Practice + full DUO-format simulator, plus vocabulary & grammar
Pricing: Free tier · Pro €9.90/mo or €79.90/yr

Worth knowing: A2 only (no A1/B1/B2), English interface only, and web rather than a native app.

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Best for Level breadth (A1–B2) and ONA

Inburgering.org

inburgering.org

You need A1, B1 or B2 as well as A2, or you need the ONA/MAP portfolio — all under one English roof.

Language: English
Levels: A1 – B2
Free tier: Some exercises without signing up
AI scoring: Writing + Speaking
Format: Per-skill and per-level practice, KNM, ONA, an iOS app
Pricing: Subscription — per-skill modules (~€5/mo) or a bundle

Worth knowing: Its own Terms state the educational content is AI-generated; it spreads across four levels rather than going deep on A2.

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Best for A pay-once option

DutchExam

dutchexam.online

You'd rather pay once than subscribe, and you want AI feedback across A2 or B1.

Language: English
Levels: A2 & B1
Free tier: Free AI practice sessions per day, no card
AI scoring: Writing + Speaking, with progress tracking
Format: All 5 sections + KNM, AI feedback
Pricing: Start free · one-time payment (no auto-renewal)

Worth knowing: Newer and smaller than the established players; less of a track record so far.

Best for An Arabic interface

Inburgering Online

inburgeringonline.nl

You want a guided self-study course and prefer an Arabic (or English) interface, including B1.

Language: English, Arabic
Levels: A2, B1
Free tier: None (7-day money-back after purchase)
AI scoring: AI-corrected exercises
Format: Guided self-study course
Pricing: Subscription (prices not listed publicly)

Worth knowing: No free tier to try first, and prices aren't shown until after signup.

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Best for Practising on your phone

Inburgering App

inburgering.app

You want to study on mobile with a level check and a personalised plan across A1–B2.

Language: English
Levels: A1 – B2
Free tier: See the App Store / Play listing
AI scoring: Mock exams with AI feedback
Format: Native iOS + Android app, level check + study plan
Pricing: Mobile app (check the stores for current pricing)

Worth knowing: App-first, so less suited to long writing practice on a laptop; not DUO-A2-specific.

Best for Free Dutch practice + live lessons

Ad Appel Taaltrainingen

adappel.nl

You want a real teacher in live group classes, or just the well-known bank of free practice exams and YouTube videos.

Language: Dutch (teaching), some English info
Levels: A1, A2, B1 (+ ONA)
Free tier: Many free oefenexamens + YouTube videos
AI scoring: No — teacher-led, no automated scoring
Format: Live online group courses + free practice material
Pricing: Free practice content · paid live group courses

Worth knowing: Instruction is in Dutch and the courses are scheduled/live, not self-paced or English-first.

At a glance

Tool	Best for	Free tier	Pricing
InburgeringPrep	A2 exam depth in English	10 questions + 1 full mock per section, no card	Free tier · Pro €9.90/mo or €79.90/yr
Inburgering.org	Level breadth (A1–B2) and ONA	Some exercises without signing up	Subscription — per-skill modules (~€5/mo) or a bundle
DutchExam	A pay-once option	Free AI practice sessions per day, no card	Start free · one-time payment (no auto-renewal)
Inburgering Online	An Arabic interface	None (7-day money-back after purchase)	Subscription (prices not listed publicly)
Inburgering App	Practising on your phone	See the App Store / Play listing	Mobile app (check the stores for current pricing)
Ad Appel Taaltrainingen	Free Dutch practice + live lessons	Many free oefenexamens + YouTube videos	Free practice content · paid live group courses

Questions

What's the best free inburgering exam practice?

For free Dutch practice exams, Ad Appel's oefenexamens and YouTube videos are the best-known bank. Among interactive tools, InburgeringPrep's free tier gives you 10 questions plus one full mock per section (no card), and DutchExam offers free AI practice sessions per day.

Which tool is best for the A2 exam specifically?

InburgeringPrep goes deepest on A2 — DUO-format mock papers, a full simulator, AI-scored writing and speaking, and vocabulary plus grammar, all in English. If you also need A1, B1 or B2, Inburgering.org covers more levels.

Is there a pay-once inburgering tool instead of a subscription?

Yes — DutchExam uses a one-time payment with no auto-renewal. Most others (InburgeringPrep, Inburgering.org, Inburgering Online) are subscriptions, and Ad Appel charges for live courses while offering free practice material.

Which is best for English speakers?

InburgeringPrep, Inburgering.org, DutchExam and the Inburgering App all run in English. Inburgering Online adds an Arabic interface. Ad Appel teaches in Dutch, so it suits learners who want immersion or a live teacher.

Sitting the A2 exam and want to try the depth-first option? Start free — 10 questions and a full mock per section, no card.

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Facts about each tool were taken from its public site in July 2026; pricing and features can change, so check the source before deciding. InburgeringPrep is independent and not affiliated with any other tool listed.