Online private Dutch lessons for expats in the Netherlands
Online private Dutch lessons for expats in the Netherlands
Flexible online 1‑on‑1 lessons for exams, work and daily life, tailored around your busy schedule.
Flexible online 1‑on‑1 lessons for exams, work and daily life, tailored around your busy schedule.
Focus on real-life Dutch you can use from day one.
- Exams: Pass A2/B1/B2 for visa or naturalisation
- Work: Speak confidently in meetings and emails
- Daily life: Handle stores, chit-chat and kid's school without stress
15-20 minutes · online · no obligation
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Does this sound familiar?
- You need to pass A2/B1/B2
For residency, naturalisation, BiG or studies. But previous courses were slow or unfocused.
- You want to speak confidently
In meetings, at shops and small talk, but you freeze when it’s your turn to respond in Dutch.
- You want to feel at home
Living here means settling in, but phone menus, GP visits, kids’ school and letters still give you stress.
So, why 1‑on‑1 and not another group or app?
What didn’t work before
- Big groups, little time for your questions
- Fixed dates that clash with work and travel
- Slowest‑in‑group pace
- Grammar rules, not real‑life Dutch
What changes with 1‑on‑1 online
- Immediate feedback on what you actually say and write
- Flexible times (08:00–22:00, Mon-Sun)
- Pace and content set on your goals
- All practice based on your work and life
How it works
1
Free explore call (15–20 minutes)
We talk about your goals (exams, work, daily life), your current level, schedule and budget.
You get honest advice on whether 1‑on‑1 online is the right choice and which package fits.
First step for all 1‑on‑1 online students.
Prefer to book a test lesson directly?
Go to test lesson & packages.
Prefer to book a test lesson directly?
Go to test lesson & packages.
2
Test lesson + level check (€84,95)
We check your baseline level and discuss how you learn.
After, we match you with a tutor and you have a 1‑hour online lesson to try it out.
If you start a package within 7 days, we credit the full €84,95.
3
Your private program starts
You choose your package (for example 36 hours) and fix 1–2 weekly lesson slots.
Your tutor creates a clear plan, gives homework and adjusts when life gets busy.
Most students start within about a week after the test lesson.
Want to check if 1‑on‑1 fits your situation?
Plan a free explore call.
Built for busy people who’ve already tried other courses
Most of our students already tried group courses, apps or uni classes and felt they “weren’t language people.”
Usually it was the format that failed them, not the other way around.
We design around that reality, not against it.
- Flexible, not all‑or‑nothing
You don’t have to be perfect. Pause lessons during busy weeks, holidays or illness, or slow the pace anytime.
- One dedicated tutor + clear plan
Your tutor sets a plan and we track your progress. You always know the next step and have accountability.
- Safe way out if it’s not a fit
Easily change tutors. If by lesson 3 you feel it’s still not a fit, you can stop and get remaining hours refunded.
- 48‑hour cancellation
Life happens. Work becomes demanding. Cancel or move lessons up to 48 hours in advance for free.
- Start small, grow later
You don’t have to commit to a huge package. Many students start small and add hours once they see it works.
- Flexible, not all‑or‑nothing
You don’t have to be perfect. Pause lessons during busy weeks, holidays or illness, or slow the pace anytime.
- One dedicated tutor + clear plan
Your tutor sets a plan and we track your progress. You always know the next step and have accountability.
- Safe way out if it’s not a fit
Easily change tutors. If by lesson 3 you feel it’s still not a fit, you can stop and get remaining hours refunded.
- 48-hour cancellation
Life happens. Work becomes demanding. Cancel or move lessons up to 48 hours in advance for free.
- Start small, grow later
You don’t have to commit to a huge package. Many students start small and add hours once they see it works.
Does this actually work?
4.9★ from 160+ reviews by expats and professionals who needed Dutch for exams, work and daily life.
Here’s what they say about our lessons:
I’ve been taking lessons with Annelies; she’s patient, easy‑going and always explains things clearly. My Dutch has already improved a lot, especially my speaking.
I took a lesson package with Philip, who tailored the lessons to my specific needs in the wine business. Dutch Ready made it a simple, smooth process to find a great teacher.
Every lesson is fun, engaging and highly useful. By the end of the course, I was able to have conversations with people in social situations and actually use my Dutch.
Our Dutch has improved so much in the short time we’ve spent with Esther! The method works and now we’re comfortable in having simple conversations and understanding our surroundings in Dutch!
Every lesson feels productive, and I actually use the language in real life. For instance interactions in stores or holding short conversations with partner's Dutch family.
Lessons are structured and informative. Thanks to organised lesson plans, I was able to build my grammar and vocabulary. Wieteke is patient and encouraging, guiding me through complicated concepts.
My tutor Annette is wonderful. Regular weekly 1‑1 lessons online have given me the confidence to start speaking Dutch from the start, and I understand so much more now.
May 21, 2025
Scott: I passed my inburgering and speak better Dutch
Scott chose Dutch Ready for its personal approach and flexible scheduling. Private Dutch lessons helped him pass his inburgering examination and feel more confident speaking Dutch in daily life.
May 20, 2025
Grace: learning Dutch for more confidence in daily life
Grace shares how she enjoys pronunciation practice and real-life conversations. Talking about her daily routine with her tutor helps her use Dutch in everyday situations.
May 30, 2025
Mariangela: fun lessons help you learn faster
Mariangela shares that structured lessons tailored to her needs, helped her make lots of progress in her Dutch. She enjoys the learning process, which helps her to learn faster and stay motivated.
May 20, 2025
Grace: learning Dutch for more confidence in daily life
Grace shares how she enjoys pronunciation practice and real-life conversations. Talking about her daily routine with her tutor helps her use Dutch in everyday situations.
Lesson Packages
Customizable, flexible online lessons with a personal tutor.
Three packages, same hourly rate. You choose how fast and how far you want to go.
Most students start with 36 hours. Big enough to make real progress, small enough to feel manageable.
For context:
- A-levels (A0→A1 or A1→A2) need ~20-30 lesson hours on average.
- B-levels (A2→B1 or B1→B2) need ~40-60 lesson hours on average.
Example use cases
Duration
Steady progress, yet flexible around work and travel.
Suggested pace:
2×1.5h/week
(adjust anytime).
Minimum
Try it out
12 Hours
Try Dutch lessons and fix one clear issue or topic.
average duration:
1 month
(as 2×1.5h per week)
free to plan within:
3 months
Become functional in daily Dutch or prepare for the Inburgering exam.
average duration:
3 months
(as 2×1.5h per week)
free to plan within:
6 months
Doodserieus
Fast-track / Big jumps
72 Hours
Intensives, deadlines or major level jumps (towards B1/B2).
average duration:
6 months
(as 2×1.5h per week)
free to plan within:
12 months
Learning materials
1 year of free Dutch Ready Community access
(value €180)
See how Dutch Ready Community supports your learning ▾
- All e-learning modules
Detailed explanation & exercises for A0-A1, A1-A2, spelling & pronunciation.
- All learning tools & PDFs
Practice exams (A1/A2), conversation scripts, grammar trainer, reading stories, te-om-er explanation, and more.
- Bi-weekly Q&A
Open question and answer sessions of 1.5 hours each, every 2 weeks.
- Certificate when you complete the course.
Easy scheduling
08:00-22:00, Mon-Sun
Progress check-ins
Tracking & goal setting session, 30 min each.
Exam prep course
22 hour inburgering group course with tools and tactics.
Standard booking
2 check-ins
(start & finish)
Optional
Standard booking
3 check-ins
(start, mid, finish)
Optional
(25% discount)
Priority booking
4 check-ins
(start, 2x mid, finish)
Included
No-risk guarantee
No‑risk guarantee on every package
- Customized content to fit any situation
- Switch tutors if it’s not a good fit
- Refund available before 3rd lesson
- Free 48 hour cancellation
Summary
- 12 hours of private lessons
- 1 year access
Dutch Ready Community
(value: €180) - 2 level checks
(value: €70) - Optional 22h exam prep
group course
- 36 hours of private lessons
- 1 year access
Dutch Ready Community
(value: €180) - 3 level checks
(value: €105) - Optional 22h exam prep
group course
(25% discount)
- 72 hours of private lessons
- 1 year access
Dutch Ready Community
(value: €180) - 4 level checks
(value: €140) - Included 22h exam prep
group course
Employer financing
All packages can be invoiced to your employer or training budget.
Price
Single payment (5% discount) or monthly installment options.
Not sure how to use your employer budget or want to start smaller?
- Using an employer learning budget?
- We can invoice your employer directly.
- We adapt hours to fixed budgets (e.g. €850, €1.500, €3.750).
- We provide quotes or confirmation letters for HR on request.
- Still unsure? Start with a test lesson
Book a 1‑hour online test lesson for €84,95.
Includes an intake, level check and 1 hour lesson with a matched tutor.
If you start any package within 7 days, we credit the full €84,95.
Lesson Packages
Customizable, flexible online lessons with a personal tutor.
Three packages, same hourly rate. You choose how fast and how far you want to go.
Most students start with 36 hours. Big enough to make real progress, small enough to feel manageable.
For context:
- A-levels (A0→A1 or A1→A2) need ~20-30 lesson hours on average.
- B-levels (A2→B1 or B1→B2) need ~40-60 lesson hours on average.
Click one of the three options below to see detailed information about the lesson package.
Minimum · 12 hours
Try private Dutch lessons
Try private Dutch lessons
Minimum · 12 hours
Try it out
Try Dutch lessons and fix one clear issue or topic.
average duration:
1 month
(as 2×1.5h per week)
1-5 lessons per week possible
free to plan within:
3 months
including:
1 year of free Dutch Ready Community access
(value €180)
Tap here to see how Dutch Ready Community
supports your learning ▾
supports your learning ▾
- All e-learning modules
Detailed explanation & exercises for A0-A1, A1-A2, spelling & pronunciation.
- All learning tools & PDFs
Practice exams (A1/A2), conversation scripts, grammar trainer, reading stories, te-om-er explanation, and more.
- Bi-weekly Q&A
Open question and answer sessions of 1.5 hours each, every 2 weeks.
- Certificate when you complete the course.
Standard booking
08:00-22:00, Mon-Sun
2 check-ins
(start & finish)
Tracking & goal setting session,
30 min each.
Optional: exam prep course
22 hour inburgering group course
with tools and tactics.
(€450 per seat)
No‑risk guarantee on every package
- Customized content to fit any situation
- Switch tutors if it’s not a good fit
- Refund available before 3rd lesson
- Free 48 hour cancellation
Employer financing
All packages can be invoiced to your employer or training budget.
Toegewijd · 36 hours
Most students start here
Most students start here
Toegewijd · 36 hours
Structured progress
Become functional in daily Dutch or prepare for the Inburgering exam.
average duration:
3 months
(as 2×1.5h per week)
1-5 lessons per week possible
free to plan within:
6 months
including:
1 year of free Dutch Ready Community access
(value €180)
Tap here to see how Dutch Ready Community
supports your learning ▾
supports your learning ▾
- All e-learning modules
Detailed explanation & exercises for A0-A1, A1-A2, spelling & pronunciation.
- All learning tools & PDFs
Practice exams (A1/A2), conversation scripts, grammar trainer, reading stories, te-om-er explanation, and more.
- Bi-weekly Q&A
Open question and answer sessions of 1.5 hours each, every 2 weeks.
- Certificate when you complete the course.
Standard booking
08:00-22:00, Mon-Sun
3 check-ins
(start, mid, finish)
Tracking & goal setting session,
30 min each.
Optional: exam prep course
22 hour inburgering group course
with tools and tactics.
(25% off: €338 per seat)
No‑risk guarantee on every package
- Customized content to fit any situation
- Switch tutors if it’s not a good fit
- Refund available before 3rd lesson
- Free 48 hour cancellation
Employer financing
All packages can be invoiced to your employer or training budget.
Doodserieus · 72 hours
Fast‑tracks & big jumps
Fast‑tracks & big jumps
Doodserieus · 72 hours
Fast-track / Big jumps
Intensives, deadlines or major level jumps (towards B1/B2).
average duration:
6 months
(as 2×1.5h per week)
1-5 lessons per week possible
free to plan within:
12 months
including:
1 year of free Dutch Ready Community access
(value €180)
Tap here to see how Dutch Ready Community
supports your learning ▾
supports your learning ▾
- All e-learning modules
Detailed explanation & exercises for A0-A1, A1-A2, spelling & pronunciation.
- All learning tools & PDFs
Practice exams (A1/A2), conversation scripts, grammar trainer, reading stories, te-om-er explanation, and more.
- Bi-weekly Q&A
Open question and answer sessions of 1.5 hours each, every 2 weeks.
- Certificate when you complete the course.
Priority booking
08:00-22:00, Mon-Sun
4 check-ins
(start, 2x mid, finish)
Tracking & goal setting session,
30 min each.
Included: exam prep course
22 hour inburgering group course
with tools and tactics.
(value: €450)
No‑risk guarantee on every package
- Customized content to fit any situation
- Switch tutors if it’s not a good fit
- Refund available before 3rd lesson
- Free 48 hour cancellation
Employer financing
All packages can be invoiced to your employer or training budget.
Not sure how to use your employer budget or want to start smaller?
- Using an employer learning budget?
- We can invoice your employer directly.
- We adapt hours to fixed budgets (e.g. €850, €1.500, €3.750).
- We provide quotes or confirmation letters for HR on request.
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Still unsure?
Start with a test lesson
Book a 1‑hour online test lesson for €84,95.
Includes an intake, level check and 1 hour lesson with a matched tutor.
If you start any package within 7 days, we credit the full €84,95.
Plan your Dutch route with an expert
A short 15–20 minute call to map your path to A2/B1/B2 and see if private 1‑1 lessons are the right fit for you in the next 1–2 months.
- Clarify your goals, situation and any exam or work deadlines.
- Get a simple plan: recommended intensity, hours and next step (usually a level check + paid test lesson with a matched tutor).
Mainly interested in self‑study? See our online materials here.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t see your question here, ask us on a free explore call or send a WhatsApp message.
What exactly is included in the €84,95 test lesson?
The test lesson includes:
- Intake questions about your goals, schedule and preferences
- A baseline level check
- A 1‑hour online lesson with a matched tutor
It’s a full, normal lesson, not just a chat.
If you start a package within 7 days, we credit the full €84,95 towards your package.
Is the €84,95 test lesson a one‑time fee or per lesson?
It’s a one‑time fee for the test lesson: intake questions, level check and a 1‑hour online lesson with a matched tutor.
If you start a package within 7 days, we credit the full €84,95 towards your package.
Do I have to do a test lesson, or can I start straight with a package?
Most students do a test lesson first so we can check your level and tutor match.
If after the explore call it’s very clear what you need, you can start directly with a package, but we still recommend at least one test lesson before committing to a larger number of hours.
How much does it cost and how do payments work?
Our online 1‑on‑1 packages start from €900.
You can either pay in full (with a small discount) or spread the cost over monthly instalments.
All prices include VAT; Dutch language lessons are VAT‑exempt under education rules.
How many hours do I need to reach A2 / B1 / B2?
It depends on your starting point and how much time you have for homework, but as a rule of thumb:
- A‑levels (A0→A1 or A1→A2): about 20–30 lesson hours
- B‑levels (A2→B1 or B1→B2): about 40–60 lesson hours
On the explore call we map your level and goal and advise what makes sense for you.
Do you have dedicated Inburgering / NT2 exam tracks?
Yes. We usually work in two phases:
- First we get you to the required level (A2, B1 or B2).
- Then we focus on exam strategy: practising with old exams, timing, and how to structure your answers.
I’m anxious about speaking / my pronunciation. Can you help with that?
A lot of our students feel nervous speaking Dutch, especially after group courses where they felt exposed.
In 1‑on‑1, you’re with one supportive tutor who corrects you kindly and works on pronunciation at your pace. Many reviews mention increased confidence as one of the biggest wins.
What happens if I need to pause or my schedule changes?
You don’t have to be perfect.
You can cancel or move lessons up to 48 hours in advance without losing your hours, and you can pause your package for holidays, illness or busy periods within the validity window. We’ll agree the rhythm together so it fits real life.
When are lessons available? Evenings and weekends?
Yes. We offer online lessons Monday to Sunday, roughly 08:00–22:00 (depending on tutor availability).
On the explore call we look at your preferred days and times and match you with a tutor who fits that.
How quickly can I start?
Usually you can start within about one week:
- Explore call → 30 minutes
- Baseline level check → 20 minutes
- Tutor search → usually 5-7 days
- Test lesson → 60 minutes
In busy periods it can take a bit longer, but we’ll tell you honestly on the call.
Can you invoice my employer or use my learning budget?
Yes. About half of our students use an employer learning budget.
We can invoice your employer directly, adapt hours to a fixed budget (e.g. €850, €1.500, €2.000) and provide formal quotes or confirmation letters for HR on request.
Are the lessons really tailored to me?
Yes. All online 1‑on‑1 lessons are private and can be used for:
- Exam prep (A2/B1/B2, inburgering, NT2)
- Work Dutch (emails, meetings, presentations)
- Everyday life and confidence
Your tutor builds a plan around your goals and adjusts it as you progress.
How do payment plans work?
You can choose between pay‑in‑full (5% discount) and monthly installments for lesson packages.
With monthly installments the payments are done per month, but lessons can be planned in a shorter timeframe if you want.
What if it’s not a good fit?
If by your 3rd lesson you feel it’s not a good fit, you can stop and get the remaining hours of your package refunded according to our policy.
You can also switch tutors if the match isn’t right, just talk to us and we’ll help.
What’s the best next step for you?
- I want to discuss my situation
Best if you’re serious about improving your Dutch, but not sure which level, package or format fits you best, or for training budgets.
15-20 minutes · online · no obligation
- I’m ready to try a lesson
Skip straight to a 1‑hour online test lesson for €84,95 with a matched tutor. Credited in full if you start a package within 7 days.
- My budget is limited
Check out Dutch Ready Community: all our self‑study materials & bi-weekly Q&As in one easy yearly subscription, especially for A0–A2.
Can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, or not sure what is best for you? From absolute beginner to upper advanced, we’ve got you covered! With our flexible private Dutch lessons, you’ll be able to get the most out of yourself, no matter your specific learning goal.
Feel free to reach out to us and discover how we can support your Dutch learning journey.
