--- title: "Civic integration course Amsterdam & Amstelveen · Conrado" description: "Civic integration with DUO guidance: B1 route, Z route, ONA and literacy in Amsterdam-Noord and Amstelveen. Blik op Werk quality mark, small groups." url: "https://www.conrado.nl/en/inburgering/" language: "en" dutch_version: "https://www.conrado.nl/inburgering/" --- [Home](https://www.conrado.nl/en) / Civic integration Wi2013 and Wi2021 # Civic integration course in Amsterdam-Noord and Amstelveen, at your own pace. Our civic integration course in Amsterdam-Noord and Amstelveen: we guide you from the intake and your DUO loan all the way to the exam. Book an intake View the routes [**8.4** from students · Blik op Werk quality mark, 2025 register](https://www.blikopwerk.nl/bedrijf/conrado/) [Approved for the DUO loan](https://www.zoekinburgerschool.nl/) ![Teacher helping a student with civic integration](https://www.conrado.nl/assets/hero-inburgering-CH3asm-F.webp) What is civic integration? ## Learning a language and finding your place in the Netherlands. Civic integration is more than passing an exam. Whether you integrate under the Wi2013 or the Wi2021, the goal is the same: to build your life independently and take part in the Netherlands. During the civic integration course you learn to speak, understand, read and write Dutch. You also learn how everything works in the Netherlands, such as housing, work and healthcare. Students come from Amsterdam, Amstelveen and the rest of Noord-Holland. ### Joining in locally Talking with neighbours, the teachers at your children's school and your GP. ### Finding work Applying for jobs, doing your work and growing in the Netherlands. ### Building a life Studying, applying for naturalisation and finding your place. Practical information ## Useful websites about civic integration. Everything you want to know about civic integration, gathered here. ### [Inburgeren.nl](https://www.inburgeren.nl) All information on civic integration, such as your DUO loan and applying for exams ### [Rijksoverheid](https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/themas/migratie-en-reizen/inburgeren-in-nederland) Official central-government information on civic integration ### [IND](https://ind.nl) Information on residence permits and naturalisation ### [Blik op Werk](https://www.blikopwerk.nl/bedrijf/conrado/) Our entry in the quality-mark register, with the student satisfaction score ### [Zoek inburgerschool](https://www.zoekinburgerschool.nl/) The DUO and Blik op Werk school finder: only accredited schools, eligible for a DUO loan ### [Gemeente Amsterdam](https://www.amsterdam.nl/zorg-en-ondersteuning/ondersteuning/inburgeren/inburgeren-gezinsmigranten/) Civic integration for family migrants in Amsterdam ### [Gemeente Amstelveen](https://www.amstelveen.nl/inburgeren) Civic-integration and naturalisation desk for Amstelveen Two routes ## Which civic-integration route suits you? You can follow two routes with us. Your municipality decides which route you take. B1 route ### Working towards B1 level For those who can study independently and reach B1 level within three years. **Final level** B1 in reading, listening, writing and speaking. If you can reach B2, we help you get there. **Duration** 3 to 18 months, depending on your level when you start **Group** Up to 20 students, 12 to 15 on average **Includes** KNM [Sign up](https://www.conrado.nl/en/aanmelden) Z route ### Self-reliance route For those who want to learn to speak good Dutch. **Final level** A1. If you can reach A2, we help you get there. After 600 hours of lessons we ask the municipality whether your route can be switched to the B1 route, so you can take the exam at A2 level. **Duration** Up to 3 years **Teaching hours** 800 hours of language **Includes** KNM [Sign up](https://www.conrado.nl/en/aanmelden) The intake process ## Ready to get started? Book a no-obligation conversation. We'll discuss your situation and what your programme looks like. [Book an intake](https://www.conrado.nl/en/aanmelden) Our teachers ## Experienced NT2 teachers. ![Julia, NT2 teacher at Conrado](https://www.conrado.nl/assets/julia-L-97HFOd.webp) **Julia** NT2 teacher ![Sonja, NT2 teacher · Z-route literacy at Conrado](https://www.conrado.nl/assets/sonja-CxDg1hsE.webp) **Sonja** NT2 teacher · Z-route literacy ![Wendy, NT2 teacher · Taal in de Buurt at Conrado](https://www.conrado.nl/assets/wendy-VfB_KBuW.webp) **Wendy** NT2 teacher · Taal in de Buurt ![Emma, NT2 teacher · Taaloffensief and literacy at Conrado](https://www.conrado.nl/assets/emma-BusUStWI.webp) **Emma** NT2 teacher · Taaloffensief and literacy ![Elsbeth, NT2 teacher · Taaloffensief at Conrado](https://www.conrado.nl/assets/elsbeth-DKKsDcqs.webp) **Elsbeth** NT2 teacher · Taaloffensief ![Lianne, NT2 teacher · Language and parental involvement at Conrado](https://www.conrado.nl/assets/lianne-B8s_Xear.webp) **Lianne** NT2 teacher · Language and parental involvement Frequently asked questions ## What people doing civic integration ask us most. Can I get a DUO loan and will you help me with it? That depends on your situation. If you have a civic integration obligation as a family migrant or other migrant, you can often borrow up to €10,000 from DUO for your course and exams. If you are an asylum status holder under the Civic Integration Act 2021, the municipality pays for your integration and you do not need to borrow. We help you with the application, the paperwork and all contact with DUO. The current rules are on inburgeren.nl. What about the costs of my civic integration? You pay for every scheduled lesson, including any you miss. The more often you attend, the sooner you pass your civic integration and the less you pay in the end. If you have a civic integration obligation, you can often take out a loan with DUO. What is the difference between the B1 route and the Z route? The B1 route is for people who can reach level B1. The Z route is for people for whom B1 is not realistic within three years. Both lead to meeting your civic integration obligation. The municipality decides which route you follow: it is set out in your personal integration plan (PIP). During our intake we assess your language level. If the route turns out not to fit, we can ask the municipality to change it. How long does a civic integration programme take? That depends on your programme and your starting level. During the intake we draw up a realistic schedule together, based on the personal integration plan (PIP) you received from your municipality. Can I join part-way through? Yes. At the start of every month there is an entry point, so you join a group that matches your language level. If the levels within a group drift too far apart, we reshuffle the groups. ## Why learn at Conrado? ### 20 years of experience A language school for non-native speakers in Amsterdam-Noord and Amstelveen. ### Recognised quality Accredited by Blik op Werk, the Inburgeren quality mark and NRTO. ### Small groups Personal attention for every student. ### Practical Dutch You learn Dutch you can use straight away at home, at work and at school. Ready to get started? ## Book a free intake. We'll call you back within three working days. Four short questions over the phone or at our office. We're happy to help and work out together which group and which programme suit you. [Book a free intake](https://www.conrado.nl/en/aanmelden) **Contact within three working days** We'll get in touch. **On location or by phone** Amsterdam-Noord, Amstelveen or by phone. **Free and without obligation** Only sign up when it's a good match. ## Contact - Email: [info@conrado.nl](mailto:info@conrado.nl) - Civic integration Amstelveen: [06 34 44 24 98](tel:+31634442498) - Civic integration Amsterdam: [06 83 60 87 88](tel:+31683608788) - Taal in de Buurt, Taal op School and tailored Dutch: [06 24 21 10 32](tel:+31624211032) - Location Amsterdam-Noord: Papaverweg 42 b en c, 1032 KJ Amsterdam - Location Amstelveen: Dr. Willem Dreesweg 2, 1185 VB Amstelveen - Free intake: [https://www.conrado.nl/en/aanmelden/](https://www.conrado.nl/en/aanmelden/) Site overview for agents: [llms.txt](https://www.conrado.nl/llms.txt). All pages: [sitemap.xml](https://www.conrado.nl/sitemap.xml).