Education route

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.

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What is the education route for integration?

The education route is intended for people for whom continuing education or entering regular education is more realistic and appropriate than a standard participation route.

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education route vs. B1 route

education route

Focuses more on continued study and connection to further education.

B1 route

Usually places more emphasis on language and participation in a broad sense.

Decision error

People sometimes see the education route as a higher prestige route, while the real question is whether it is realistic and appropriate.

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Signals that the education route needs to be looked at seriously

  • Continuing your education in the Netherlands is a realistic goal.
  • Educational background and learning potential support that goal.
  • You benefit from choosing a route that looks further than just a standard exam path.
  • School, municipality and any diploma explanation will be important in your planning.

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Not just a language question

The education route is not only about whether you are smart enough, but also about whether your route should logically connect to education, pace, guidance and future plan.

Sources and references

Sources and references

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

Inburgeren.nl

For formal explanation of the route and system.

www.inburgeren.nl/

Municipality

For route selection, guidance and PIP.

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

Nuffic

Useful for information about diplomas, education levels and further study.

www.nuffic.nl/

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.

Do you take exactly the same exams in the education route?

Not always. Which parts apply to you depends on the route and your personal file.

Is this route only for young people?

No. It is mainly about learning potential and educational perspective, not just about age.

Where do you ask if this route suits you?

At the municipality and during the broad intake, possibly together with a school or counselor.

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 pages

Related guides and next steps

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

What is the Z-route and who is it for?

Compare the education route with the route that is more focused on self-reliance.

Read guide

Which government websites should you follow?

Useful to know where you can find formal route information.

Read guide

What is the B1 route for integration?

A simple explanation of the B1 route, who it is usually intended for and what this route means for language, participation and exams.

Read guide