Your exam results: when they arrive and what comes next
How long you wait for your result, why Spreken and Schrijven A2 take longer right now, and how retakes and diplomas work.
By the Kora team: Alex, Mariel and Abena, who did inburgering themselves. Written with help from AI. Every fact is checked against the official source. How we write our guides
Checked against official sources on 2026-10-25 · Plain text version to copy (.md)
A2 exams and KNM
Results for the A2 parts and KNM normally arrive by letter within 8 weeks. You can also see them in Mijn Inburgering. The result is pass or fail.
Why Spreken and Schrijven A2 take longer now
Since 31 July 2026, DUO says results for Spreken A2 and Schrijven A2 can take up to 16 weeks, because of high demand. These two parts are marked by people, not only by a computer.
If you risk missing your deadline because of this, DUO gives you an automatic extension of 6 months.
B1 Staatsexamen results
Lezen and Luisteren are marked by computer. Schrijven and Spreken are always marked by two trained assessors.
Your result appears in Mijn DUO from 15:00 on the date in the exam schedule. You also get it by email and by post.
Certificates, diploma and retakes
For the Staatsexamen, every part you pass gets a certificate. When you pass all four parts, DUO sends the diploma automatically. Certificates and the diploma never expire.
You can retake a part you did not pass. For the Staatsexamen, you can only register again after you have your result.
Using the waiting time
Waiting for a result is stressful. Many people use the time to practice the parts they still have to take, so their next exam day feels familiar.
Questions
How long does it take to get my A2 result?
Normally within 8 weeks. Since 31 July 2026, Spreken A2 and Schrijven A2 can take up to 16 weeks.
What if the delay makes me miss my deadline?
DUO gives an automatic 6-month extension to people who risk missing their deadline because of the delay.
When can I register for a Staatsexamen retake?
Only after you have received your result for that part.
Official sources
- inburgeren.nl: results
- DUO: results for Spreken A2 and Schrijven A2 delayed
- Staatsexamens NT2: results through DUO
- Staatsexamens NT2: retakes
General information, not legal advice. Your letters from DUO and your municipality decide what applies to you.
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