Yes, people have successfully rescheduled Staatsexamen NT2 exams, including for health reasons, but it is not a simple date swap. DUO handles these requests case by case, and approval usually depends on documented circumstances such as a doctor's letter. You may be offered a new date, or you may need to withdraw and register again for a later session.

How the process typically works

DUO is the only body that can change your exam date. There is no online self-service button for rescheduling NT2 exams. You contact DUO, explain the situation, and provide evidence. For health reasons, a recent letter from your GP or specialist is the key document. Keep it factual: what condition you have, how it affects your ability to take the exam, and the expected recovery time. A letter that simply says you are unwell is usually weaker than one that explains the impact.

Because your exams are about 10 days away, timing matters. Phone DUO as well as emailing. Ask explicitly: can this be treated as a reschedule, or do I need to cancel and re-register? Get the answer in writing if possible.

Reschedule versus cancel and rebook

In practice, outcomes vary. Some candidates are moved to a later exam date. Others are told to cancel their current registration and register for a future session. If you cancel, check carefully whether any fee is refunded or transferred. Exam fees are generally not automatically refunded, and a new registration may mean paying again. Ask DUO directly: will I lose the fee, and will I pay again for the new date? Do not assume.

What to do next

  1. Call DUO and reference your email. Ask for a decision or a timeline.
  2. Send your doctor's letter if you have not already, and ask if anything else is needed.
  3. Ask whether attending the exam and failing could affect your options. In some cases, a documented medical situation can support a later request, but rules are strict.
  4. Keep copies of all correspondence.
  5. If DUO cannot reschedule, ask about the next available exam session and the total cost before deciding.

Honest tradeoffs

Rescheduling is not guaranteed, and last-minute changes are harder. A doctor's letter helps but does not automatically grant a new date. If you are well enough to sit the exam, attending may be simpler than navigating a cancellation, but do not push yourself if your health genuinely prevents it. For general exam preparation and planning, resources like Dutch Fluency can help you structure study around a new date, but they cannot influence DUO's decision.