Taalhuis Amsterdam
A0 – B2Evening group courses in the Randstad
- Format
- Group, in person
- Price
- From €295 / 10 weeks
- Small classes
- Central locations
- Free level test
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Dutch for expats
Learn Dutch without putting your life on hold
Clear guides written for internationals living in the Netherlands — plus honest comparisons of the language schools, tutors and inburgering courses actually worth your money.
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Written for people who already have a job, a bike and a to-do list.
Getting started
Your First 90 Days of Dutch: A Realistic Plan for Expats
A week-by-week plan to go from zero Dutch to holding simple conversations at the bakery, the gym and the gemeente.
8 min readCoursesGroup Class, Private Tutor or App? Dutch Course Types Compared
What each type of Dutch course actually costs in the Netherlands, who it suits, and where the money is usually wasted.
7 min readIntegrationThe Inburgering Exam, Explained Without the Jargon
Which parts of the civic integration exam exist, what level you need, and how long people realistically take to prepare.
9 min readLearn on your phone
The Dutch learning apps worth your screen time
Flashcards, listening practice, pronunciation drills and AI speaking partners — compared, with what each one is actually good at.
Recommended course providers
Group classes, online self-study, private tutors and exam prep — pick the format that fits the time you actually have.
DutchOnline Academy
A0 – B1Self-paced video course with live coaching
- Format
- Online, flexible
- Price
- From €19 / month
- Study anywhere
- Weekly live sessions
- Cancel monthly
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Inburgering Pro
A2 – B1Exam-focused preparation for civic integration
- Format
- Blended
- Price
- From €650 / track
- Exam training
- DUO-loan friendly
- Mock exams
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OneOnOne Dutch
A0 – C1Private tutors matched to your goal
- Format
- 1-on-1, online or at home
- Price
- From €45 / hour
- Choose your tutor
- Business Dutch
- Trial lesson
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