In the Schrijven (writing) exam you write short texts you really need in the Netherlands: an e-mail to a colleague, a note for the neighbours, a short piece for the neighbourhood paper, and you fill in a form. It is about being understood, not about elegant sentences.

DUO's own practice exams for A2 have 4 tasks, and you get 40 minutes.

At A2 you take this exam with pen and paper. That surprises many people who have only practised on a keyboard, so write by hand a few times during your preparation.

How you practise here

Our ten Schrijven A2 practice exams have the same kinds of tasks. Your answer is marked against the teacher's rubric: you see per criterion what went well and what could be better, and you compare your text with a model answer.

Frequently asked questions

Who marks my text?

The teacher wrote a rubric and a model answer for every kind of task. Your feedback follows that rubric, and the teacher reviews the markings and adjusts the rubric.

Is practice exam 1 really free?

Yes. With a free account you take practice exam 1 in full, with feedback. Practice exams 2 to 10 are in the Schrijven module.

Does spelling count?

Yes, but not only spelling. DUO's exam looks at whether your text is understandable, whether you wrote everything that was asked, and whether your words and sentences are correct.

Other parts

Every part of the A2 exam How does integrating in the Netherlands work? Read the steps