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What is the broad intake for integration?

An extensive explanation of the broad intake, which topics are discussed there and how this intake influences the route, guidance and next steps.

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What is the broad intake for integration?

The broad intake is one of the most important starting points under the new system. In this phase, not only language is examined, but also education, work experience, resilience, family situation and future goals.

What you can prepare for substantively

Be able to briefly explain education and work experience.
Identify strengths and obstacles honestly.
Making future goals in the Netherlands as concrete as possible.
Write down questions about support, pace and feasibility.

What the intake should not be

Not

Not a moment to just make a good impression or hide difficulties.

Well said

A moment when a more realistic picture leads to more appropriate route choice and support.

Why this matters

If the intake becomes too rosy or too vague, the rest of the process becomes skewed more quickly.

Best position for the intake

Don't try to guess which answer sounds smartest. The strongest conversation is usually the one in which feasibility is more honest than ambition on paper.

Sources and references

An extensive explanation of the broad intake, which topics are discussed there and how this intake influences the route, guidance and next steps.

Municipality

Main source for broad intake, local implementation and agreements.

www.inburgeren.nl/inburgeren-bij-de-gemeente/

Inburgeren.nl

Provides the formal context of intake, routes and guidance.

www.inburgeren.nl/

National government

For background on the system and why there is a broad intake.

www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/inburgeren-in-nederland

Frequently asked questions

Important questions that come up often

Use these short answers as your first orientation, then open the matching guide for more detail.

Can you be sure of your route before the broad intake?

Sometimes you already have a suspicion, but the official route usually only becomes clear after intake and assessment.

Do you have to take documents with you to the intake?

This varies per municipality, but it helps to have data about education, work and important personal circumstances ready.

What if you disagree with how your situation is understood?

Always ask for an explanation, discuss any ambiguities immediately and explain specifically why certain support or goals are or are not feasible for you.

KNM is our active practice offer today, while the information pages already cover the wider integration landscape.

Our current offer

Practice with our KNM questions now and use this information hub for the rest of your path

Right now we mainly offer KNM practice. The information hub still helps with routes, official information, and broader integration questions.

Related guides and next steps

These links move you to the next logical question in your integration journey.

What is the PIP?

Continue with the plan that usually follows the intake.

Read guide

What is the B1 route?

See how intake ultimately affects route choice.

Read guide

What is the education route for integration?

Explanation of the education route, for whom it is usually suitable and how this route differs from the B1 route and Z route.

Read guide