KNS Practice Exam: Knowledge of Dutch Society
Part 1 of the MVV Basic Exam: 30 multiple-choice questions on history, geography, politics, and everyday life in the Netherlands.
Part 1 of the MVV Basic Exam: 30 multiple-choice questions on history, geography, politics, and everyday life in the Netherlands.
Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNS) is the first part of the Basic Civic Integration Examination Abroad (the "MVV exam"). You get 30 multiple-choice questions in a maximum of 30 minutes, covering topics like history, geography, politics, healthcare, housing, and everyday life in the Netherlands. You need at least 21 correct answers to pass.
Many people prepare using the 100 official KNS questions from the "Naar Nederland" booklet. Practise below with 30 sample questions in the same style as the real exam.
Just like the real exam. You need at least 21 correct to "pass".
Want to practise with the real, official practice exam? Use this resource from the Dutch government:
Dutch Together is an independent NT2 language school and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorised by the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), the Dutch Education Executive Agency (DUO), the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, or any other Dutch government body. The practice questions, imagery, and scores on this page are our own teaching material and give an indication of your level only — they are not part of, and do not guarantee passing, the official Basic Civic Integration Examination Abroad. For official, up-to-date information, always check ind.nl and naarnederland.nl.