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New Inburgeringexamen for 2013

ldyparadox99
- 324 posts
June 15, 2012 1:59:27 PM CEST

I just wanted to throw this out there for those of you who are going to have to go through the exams in the new year.

As it stands right this moment (in other words, it could change), the government is throwing out the portfolio/oral exam and will be introducing the new exam as of January 1st 2013. If this really does go through, for the first several months students will get to choose to do the portfolio OR the new exam.

So if you're starting classes now and will test after January 1st, make sure to ask your school what they're doing in preperation for the new exam and when they're going to stop preparing students for the portfolio!
idearulez
- 91 posts
June 15, 2012 11:13:26 PM CEST

Thanks for this information I am going to soon start inburgering course and I am exactly in the situation you referred to. Could you please share me some links so that I can forward it to my institute. Thanks.
ldyparadox99
- 324 posts
June 16, 2012 9:14:41 AM CEST

I haven't seen anything on the internet for this yet (I haven't really looked). This is just what I discussed with the school where I'm finally taking my lessons to learn how to pass the test.
HappyBird
- 51 posts
June 18, 2012 4:17:40 PM CEST

By searching on the internet, I found the following information on the new "inburgering examen" as from 2013:

The new exams include a reading and a listening test, both will be worked on computer); and a writing test on paper (the old-fashioned way). All these 3 tests takes 2 hours.

The "praktijk" part (started since 2007) which contains portfolio and a verbal exam will be abolished.

The "Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving" (KNS) and "Toets Gesproken Nederlands" (TGN) remain unchanged.

Candidates can take all parts of the whole exam within one day. From 1 January 2013 people can choose which style (the old or the new) of exam to take. According to the website of "Rijksoverheid", the old style will last up to 1 September 2014.
vikkilhx
- 13 posts
June 19, 2012 12:02:43 AM CEST

Will the level of Dutch proficiency remain as A2 Level?
ldyparadox99
- 324 posts
June 19, 2012 12:45:41 PM CEST

As far as I know the level will remain A2 for the new test.
idearulez
- 91 posts
September 2, 2012 1:06:16 PM CEST

I have a question I am considering to go for new exam pattern in (Jan 2013) that means no need for portfolio and those stupid assessments, can I now give KNS, TGN and other exams needed and wait for that new exam in Jan when its available. and get the inburgering diploma ?
Or normally we do this all in order (sequence) ?
abisurd
- 9 posts
October 7, 2012 7:21:06 AM CEST

The new pattern includes exams on reading, writing and listening. The format of and other information about the new exams will only be made available in 2013

There is no order in which you need to take the exams. All you need to do is to take all of them and when you pass the last one, the DUO should issue you the certificate.
HappyBird
- 51 posts
October 17, 2012 11:04:05 PM CEST

Updated to the post I made on June 18:

The old style of inburgeringsexamen is available until January 1, 2015 (or end of 2014).

And the worst news is starting from next year January 1, 2013 the person him/herself (newcomers or oldcomers) has to finance the inburgeringscursus and examen themselves.
adappel
- 18 posts
December 4, 2012 9:13:55 AM CET

The civic integration exam is going to change by 01/01/2013.

Here is some news about the real changes in the content of the exam.
You need to pass five language tests. All tests are at level A2.

TGN & KNS - (these two tests remain the same).
Three new tests have been developed for reading, listening and writing.

You can prepare as follows: Click here - http://adappel.nl/cursussen/inburgeren-in-nederland/?lang=en
Look for öld & new exam".
You can read there a curriculum for the exam, parts of which you will be able to prepare on your own.
Then you know at least which materials a good teacher (...) uses.
I think you better find some help and guidance at least to prepare for the exam, but many things you can do yourself.

You can also always try this site: www.toetstgn.nl
If you have an iPad - try this -
https://itunes.apple.com/nl/app/inburgering/id554696838?l=nl&mt=8http%3A%2F%2F&affId=1449142

If you think your vocabulary should be at level A1-A2, then you can try this site:
http://adappel.nl/lesmateriaal/

If you want to improve your pronunciation and fluency, use as much as possible a voice recorder. If you have an iPhone, you can soon use SIRI, a new program for voice recording and voice control. Texts you speak loud are automatically translated into written text.
Success!
This post was edited by adappel at December 4, 2012 9:17:13 AM CET
abisurd
- 9 posts
December 20, 2012 9:13:29 PM CET

New information for the new process of Inburgering is now available at inburgeren.nl

De 5 examenonderdelen zijn:

Kennis Nederlandse samenleving
Spreekvaardigheid
Luistervaardigheid
Leesvaardigheid
Schrijfvaardigheid

Listening skills
The listening exam done by computer. You're watching video and listening to pieces listening texts. For each piece of video or listening text you a few questions. The texts and questions are about jobs, training and daily life in the Netherlands. You might address a conversation between two colleagues, or listening to a radio clip. The listening test has about 25 questions. You get 35 minutes for the exam. On the computer you can see how many questions you need to do. You can also see how many questions there to hear any text.
Reading skills
The reading exam is done on the computer. You read texts and any text you a few questions. The texts and the questions are about jobs, training and daily life in the Netherlands. You read such a text from the newspaper or an email from a teacher.
The reading test has about 25 questions. You get 50 minutes for the exam. On the computer you can see how many questions you need to do. You can also see how many questions there to hear any text.
Writing
The writing exam is done on paper. You get different types of assignments. You write a note and fill out a form. You must also complete sentences. The assignments are about jobs, training and daily life in the Netherlands. You write such an e-mail to a friend's birthday or fill in a form of an employment agency. You get 2 or 3 letters and forms, and 4-6 sentences that you must complete. You get 35 minutes for the exam.
adappel
- 18 posts
March 2, 2013 9:54:47 PM CET

If you want to take part in this exam, please register here -
http://www.inburgeren.nl/nw/inburgeraar/examen/aanmelden/aanmelden_examens.asp
You will have to wait three months before you can take part in this easy exam. Waiting lists are growing fast ...