The five sections
The A2 inburgering exam has five sections: Lezen (Reading), Luisteren (Listening), Spreken (Speaking), Schrijven (Writing), and Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (Knowledge of Dutch Society).
You do not need to guess whether there are extra A2 parts hidden in the process. The exam itself is these five sections.
What each section tests
Lezen tests whether you can understand written Dutch.
Luisteren tests whether you can understand spoken Dutch.
Spreken tests whether you can speak Dutch.
Schrijven tests whether you can write Dutch.
Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij tests what you know about Dutch society.
If you are checking logistics, keep the exam content separate from admin rules. For example, a 2025 rule about extra time for Spreken applies to B1 candidates, not to A2.
What order to practise in
A practical order is to start with receptive skills first, then productive skills, and keep society knowledge running alongside them.
Use this order:
- Luisteren and Lezen first, because they build your base in words and sentence patterns
- Spreken next, so you start producing short Dutch answers early
- Schrijven after that, because writing often feels easier once you can hear and say the language
- Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij throughout your study period, in short regular sessions
This order helps you build from input to output. It also gives you daily variety, which makes practice easier to keep up.
If you want a simple routine, do short practice every day instead of long sessions once a week. InburgeringPrep lets you practise by section, so you can focus on one part at a time and still keep the full exam in view.