To support this, there is an integration obligation in the Netherlands that follows from the Civic Integration Act. Learning the language and stimulating participation are central to this. In the new integration system (the aim is to come into effect on 1.1.2022), three learning routes have been included that, compared to the old system, should enable more customization, place more focus on participation and offer programs aimed at achieving a higher language level. than in the past. Participants take the integration exam in two of the three learning routes. This is possible for the language components at three language levels (B1, B2 or A2 level). The Civic Integration Exam consists of five exams that can be taken separately, in any order and at different times.

To support this, there is an integration obligation in the Netherlands that follows from the Civic Integration Act. Learning the language and stimulating participation are central to this. In the new integration system (the aim is to come into effect as of 1.1. 2022), three learning routes have been included that, compared to the old system, should enable more customization, place more focus on participation and offer programs aimed at achieving a higher language level. than in the past. Participants take the integration exam in two of the three learning routes. This is possible for the language components at three language levels (B1, B2 or A2 level). The Civic Integration Exam consists of five exams that can be taken separately, in any order and at different times.

This concerns the separate development of new Items for both skills and the substantive management and maintenance of all Items for the examination components of the Civic Integration Exam in the Netherlands for the Language Skills Reading and Writing (written skills) in the Dutch language, tested at level A2 of the NT2 Framework in June 2002. The composition of exams, the determination of the standards, communication about these exam components, the preparation of Practice Exams for these two components and the composition of an Advisory Committee are also part of this lot. This also includes training and examination of the assessors and monitoring of the assessors for the Writing part. Finally, research and advice are part of the assignment.

Lot 2 - Listening A2 and Speaking A2

This concerns the separate development of new Items for both skills and the substantive management and maintenance of all Items for the exam components of the Civic Integration Exam in the Netherlands for the Language Skills Listening and Speaking (oral skills) in the Dutch language, tested at level A2 of the NT2 Framework in June 2002. The composition of exams, determining the standards, communication about these exam components, drawing up Practice Exams for these two components and the composition of an External Advisory Committee are also part of this lot. This also includes the training and examination of the assessors and the monitoring of the assessors for the Speaking component. Finally, research and advice are part of the assignment.

It concerns the development of new Items KNM and the substantive management and maintenance of all new and existing Items for the KNM exam component. The revision of the learning outcomes for KNM, the composition of exams, the determination of the standards, communication about this exam part, the preparation of Practice exams for this part and the composition of an External Advisory Committee are also part of this lot. Finally, research and advice are part of the assignment.

The goal of Lot 4 is to conclude an Agreement with one service provider for the development of a new Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNS) exam based on existing learning outcomes and the management and maintenance of the Item Banks for KNS, Spreken A1 and Read A1 for the civic integration exam abroad. New Self-study material should also be developed for KNS, as well as practice exams for all three exam components.