Kora pricing: less than one retake
One plan with everything in it. €29 a month after a free week, no card needed.
Five retakes cost more than eight months of Kora.
€50 for each part you take again, paid to DUO.
Unless you're an asylum status holder under the 2021 law, you pay for every attempt yourself.
A month. All exam parts, A2 and B1. Cancel anytime.
Kora cannot promise that you pass. Nobody can. You practice on the real screens first. Then you decide when to book.
Exam fees checked 8 November 2026. inburgeren.nl · duo.nl · Who pays, and who gets free attempts
- First 7 days€0no card needed
- Then, if you choose the plan€29a month, VAT included
Nothing is charged unless you choose a plan.
- A2 inburgering: all five parts
- B1 Staatsexamen: all four parts
- Explanations in 12 languages
- Mock exams, flashcards, your report card, and a chat with Kora after each practice question
- Cancel anytime in Settings
Kora, DUO's practice exams, a school or an AI chat app?
Many people use more than one. This is what each one gives you.
| What you get | Kora | DUO practice exams (inburgeren.nl) | Language school or course | General AI chat app |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official | No. Kora is independent of DUO and CvTE. | Yes. Made by DUO, who runs the exam. | No. Some schools have a quality mark from Blik op Werk. | No. |
| Price | 7 days free, then €29 a month. Cancel anytime. | Free. | Depends on the school. A DUO loan or your municipality may pay, depending on your situation. | Free and paid plans, depending on the app. |
| Explained in your language | Yes. Explanations and feedback in 12 languages. | No. The practice exams are in Dutch. | Usually in Dutch. Depends on the teacher. | Yes, in most languages. |
| Feedback on your speaking and writing | Yes, from AI, right after each answer. AI can make mistakes. | No personal feedback on what you say or write. | Yes, from a teacher. | Yes, if you ask. Not made for the exam tasks. |
| Exam format | Tasks and timed mock exams in the format of the real exam, on plain exam-like screens. | The real format and the real screens. | Depends on the school. | No exam screens and no timer. |
| A2 practice material | 254 reading, 259 listening and 172 KNM questions, 48 writing tasks, and speaking tasks. | 4 Lezen, 3 Luisteren, 3 Spreken, 2 KNM and 3 Schrijven practice exams. | The school's lessons and books. | As many questions as you ask for, written by the AI and not checked. |
| KNM | 172 questions on all KNM themes, and a free guide for each theme with official sources. | 2 official KNM practice exams. | Often part of an inburgering course. | Can answer questions, but may be wrong or out of date. |
DUO's practice exams are free and official. Do them, whatever else you use. Kora is extra practice, with explanations in your language.
DUO's practice exams counted on inburgeren.nl on 2026-11-14. inburgeren.nl: official practice exams
Questions about the plan
What is included in the Kora plan?
Everything. Practice for all five parts of the A2 inburgering exam (speaking, writing, listening, reading and KNM) and the four parts of the B1 Staatsexamen NT2, mock exams, flashcards, grammar drills, your report card, and a chat with Coach Kora after each practice question. There is one plan, and nothing costs extra.
What happens after the free week?
Nothing is charged. If you do not choose the plan, you keep Kora Basis for free: one KNM question a day, the first grammar lessons and a few flashcards a day. If you choose the plan, it is €29 a month, VAT included.
Do I need a card to start?
No. Your free week starts when you create an account. You only enter a card if you choose the Kora plan.
How do I cancel?
Go to Settings and choose Manage or cancel. Your plan stops at the end of the month you paid for.
Is Kora for A2 or B1?
Both. Kora has practice for the A2 inburgering exam and for the Staatsexamen NT2 Programma I (B1). The letter from DUO or your municipality says which exam you need. Our guide "Which inburgering exam do I need?" explains the common situations.
Which languages does Kora explain in?
Kora explains in 12 languages: English, Arabic, Turkish, Tigrinya, Farsi, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Italian, Indonesian, Portuguese and German. Coach Kora can also write feedback in other mother tongues, like French or Ukrainian. The Dutch you practice stays Dutch.
Are there free official practice exams?
Yes. DUO has free practice exams for every A2 part on inburgeren.nl, and there are free B1 practice exams on staatsexamensnt2.nl. Do them before your exam. Kora gives you many more practice questions, with explanations and feedback in your language.
Is Kora from DUO or the government?
No. Kora is independent. It has no connection to DUO, CvTE or the IND.
Can Kora tell me if I will pass?
No. Nobody can see the real exam in advance. Kora shows what you practiced and what you got right, so you can decide when to book your exam.
How do I buy the Kora plan?
Create a free account on mykora.nl. Your free week starts right away. When you want to continue, choose "Start your plan" in the app and pay in the secure checkout. You can cancel anytime in Settings.
What happens after my exam?
Cancel whenever you are done. Your practice history stays in your account.