The Dutch School Online provides Dutch language and cultural education. We offer high quality live-instruction Dutch classes via Zoom from the comfort of your own home. All of our online classes are taught by highly dedicated and professional native Dutch and Flemish speakers. Our online classes cater to various age groups and proficiency levels, ensuring a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Whether you prefer group Dutch classes or (semi) private Dutch classes, our flexible options cater to everyone.

If your teen is interested in studying the Netherlands, we recommend watching our webinar “Studying in the Netherlands” to fully prepare yourselves.

Native Dutch / Secondary Education

Immerse your teens in a native Dutch learning experience. Our curriculum ensures that Dutch teens living abroad will remain on grade level with their peers in the Netherlands and Belgium. Our Dutch lessons for teens employ the latest teaching methods, and curriculum sourced from the Netherlands. Teenagers are also prepared for CNaVT/Alta/ACTFL, giving them the opportunity to obtain the Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diploma or obtain high school credits (with cooperation of your local school district). Through our online classes teens can maintain a strong connection to their Dutch roots.

Dutch as a Second Language / NT2

Unlock the potential of bilingualism for your teen through our Dutch as a Second Language classes for teens. Our program provides engaging and interactive online classes that spark a curiosity and foster a love for the Dutch language. Your teen will learn Dutch by expanding their vocabulary, mastering sentence formation and grasping the fundamentals of the Dutch language. We provide group lessons for ages 12-14 and 14-16. With consistent efforts and results, teens can prepare for CNaVT/Alta/ACTFL testing, obtain a Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diploma or obtain high school credits (with cooperation of your local school district).

WHAT WE OFFER

ONLINE CAMPUS IS 24/7 AVAILABLE

Learn Dutch from the comfort of your own home. Our online classes are interactive, engaging and tailored to teenagers.

Our online students have the opportunity to get an e-book membership to the Public Library of Amsterdam.

We offer the choice of group lessons or private lessons. Group lessons offer the benefit of peer interaction and small group sizes of 2-5 students. Private lessons or family lessons offer the flexibility of scheduling in your time and working at your own pace.

"Good Dutch language school! After our emigration to the US, we were looking for a solution to allow our children to develop further in the Dutch language and culture, so that they have the opportunity to study in the Netherlands later in life. Our children take online classes (currently secondary education). The teacher pays attention to every child in the class and the Dutch language level is good."

"We have two sons aged 11 and 12. The youngest is in 7th and the oldest is in the 1st year of secondary school at Dutch "HAVO" level. We were planning to have the boys do Dutch only until group 8, but when the possibility was offered to continue, we decided to join. The teaching methods Taalactief from Malmberg and Nieuw Nederlands from Noordhoff are very well constructed and the fact that Nieuw Nederlands is completely digital makes this method very accessible. They are always happy and cheerful when they come out of class. The teachers are very professional, very involved with our children and make every lesson a party. Dutch lessons are absolutely no punishment for them. I can recommend this to everyone!"

"I was born and raised in the Netherlands, but my sons were born and raised in the US and they never really learned to speak Dutch. Thankfully the Dutch School provided me with the opportunity to help them stay in touch with Dutch relatives. My 5 year old learns through engaging presentations with lots of colorful pictures, videos and his teacher is really fun! My 9 year old is learning to make sentences and learns new vocabulary every week. The teacher is really great at asking about his interests and using that to teach him Dutch in a way that gets him interested!"

"As a Dutch father, living in the United States, I am so happy my daughter (now first year in University of Oregon) was able to learn the Dutch language of her grandma, her cousins, her dad and the other half of her own identity. The Dutch School supported her all the way through her studies, was flexible in scheduling, tracked her progress and got her to pass her tests (ALTA and ACTFL) for her State Seal of Biliteracy on her High School graduation. Moreover with the 3 year long Dutch online classes (we started in freshman year in California) she fulfilled the language requirements with the Dutch language, got credits for it in High School and now gets credit for it at the University of Oregon. A massive THANK YOU to the director Laura Ligthart and teachers Michele and Martine for all their hard work and support. This was such a great experience that even my Mexican American girlfriend took Dutch online classes with the Dutch School. Dankjewel!"