KNM Exam Zone
The core topics for the Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (KNM) exam. From history and geography to law and healthcare, we explain every essential topic bilingually.
Currently showing 3 article(s).
What is KNM?
Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (KNM) is the civic integration exam’s knowledge component, covering society, work, health, law, and politics.
The exam mixes multiple-choice and short-open questions framed around everyday civic scenarios so you demonstrate understanding of Dutch institutions and services.
Topics include employment and labor, housing and insurance, democratic institutions, history and geography, plus healthcare and education.
Reviewing the official syllabus helps focus your KNM preparation.
Visit the official site for detailsEducation: The School System
What happens after primary school? Differences between VMBO, HAVO, and VWO.
Healthcare: The General Practitioner (Huisarts)
Why you must see a GP before a specialist in the Netherlands.
Healthcare: Midwifery & Maternity Care
Who to see when pregnant? The role of midwives and maternity care.