Climate Exam 2026

Will you pass the Climate Exam?

On Wednesday 27 May, you can participate in the National Climate Exam. This year, the exam will be organised at 100 locations in the Netherlands and already for the second time, you can participate in Groningen at the Aletta Jacobshal. Students and staff from the RUG and the Hanze are welcome to take the Climate Exam together on 27 May. 

Exam time

Traditionally, May is the month of final exams. For almost 200,000 secondary school students, this is an important moment in their lives. A subject that they will definitely have to deal with during their lives will be examined for the second time this year: Climate change. The roles are reversed for the Climate Exam: mainly adults are in the exam benches.

Participate in the Climate Exam

Do you want to participate in the Climate Exam? Then register via the button below. By participating, you will not only test your knowledge about the climate, but you will also learn more about climate change. Will you pass the exam? Then you will receive a certificate. You are welcome from 14:30, the exam starts at 15:00. We will welcome you with coffee and tea. The exam will take place at the Aletta Jacobshall and is available in Dutch and English.