Dutch lessons in Leiden
At Dutch Ready, your goals, lifestyle, and learning style come first. Whether you want to build stronger connections at work, feel more at home in your neighborhood, or simply enjoy daily life in Dutch, our Dutch lessons in Leiden are designed around you. From beginner to advanced, our courses adapt fully to your needs.
- Dutch language courses in Leiden for learners of all levels (A0-C2)
- No one-size-fits-all approach, but a course curriculum tailored to you
- Experienced Dutch tutors who help you study smarter, not harder
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Book your private Dutch language lessons in Leiden
You can follow face-to-face Dutch courses with Dutch Ready in different parts of Leiden. Popular areas include the historic city center (Binnenstad), Professorenwijk, De Waard, Stevenshof, Meerburg, Rapenburg, Burgemeesterswijk, and Merenwijk. Whether you live in the heart of the city or a quieter neighborhood, your tutor can meet you at home, at your workplace, or in another suitable location, making it easy to fit lessons into your daily life.
Prefer to learn Dutch online?
Prefer learning Dutch without meeting in person? Our online lessons are the perfect alternative. You’ll receive the same tailored support as in face-to-face sessions, but with the convenience of studying from home, or anywhere else you like. All it takes is a device with a reliable internet connection. Another advantage: online courses come at a lower cost, since the tutor’s travel time and expenses don’t apply.
With our Dutch lessons in Leiden, the focus is on you
Leiden is a lively university city with a diverse international community. Still, without Dutch, it can be difficult to feel fully connected. Work, studies, or family life may go well, but speaking the language often makes it easier to build meaningful relationships and find new opportunities.
With Dutch Ready, the focus is always on you. We take into account your daily rhythm, your personal goals, and the way you prefer to learn. This way, your in-person Dutch lessons in Leiden become truly effective. Each one of them is designed to be practical, personal, and tailored to your situation, and your tutor will keep a close eye on your progress and needs.
"Ahh, op die fiets"
Ahh, now I get it (literally: Ahh, on that bike)
Easy lesson planning. Plan your Dutch lessons in Leiden on the days (Monday-Sunday) and times (07:00-22:00) that suit you.
Lessons with your private Dutch tutor in Leiden take at least 1 hour, and take place as many times per week as you’d like.
Pause your Dutch language course in Leiden easily when traveling or sick, if within the ‘use within limits’.
Customized learning plan. It’s your personal learning goals set the direction, and we adapt accordingly.
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Are you determined to learn Dutch in Leiden? With a tutor carefully matched to you, you know you’ll get off to a flying start!
- Get your language goals clear, and meet your tutor
- Practice using Dutch naturally, in an everyday context
- Focus on Dutch relevant to you, not standard textbook theory
A personalized intake and level assessment are included in the price
Why learners love our Dutch lessons
May 21, 2025
Scott: I passed my inburgering and speak better Dutch
Scott chose Dutch Ready for its personal approach and flexible scheduling. Talking about meaningful topics with his tutor helped him feel more confident speaking Dutch in daily life. Scott has also passed his inburgering with the help of his Dutch Ready tutor.
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 with us that, thanks to structured lessons, which are tailored to her needs, she sees lots of progress in her Dutch, especially in pronunciation. She enjoys the learning process, which helps her to learn faster and stay motivated.
A course that really fits into your daily life
- Start your Dutch lessons in Leiden when you're ready for it
It usually doesn’t take us longer than a week to find you a tutor.
- Lessons when it suits you
Pick your own lesson days and times, including evenings and weekends.
- Rely on a flexible cancellation policy
We’re all people. Does something come up? Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours in advance.
- Pause or reschedule your lessons if needed
Lessons include at least 6-8 weeks of extra time for travel or vacation.
A course that really fits into your daily life
- Start your Dutch lessons in Leiden when you're ready for it
It usually doesn’t take us longer than a week to find you a tutor.
- Lessons when it suits you
Pick your own lesson days and times, including evenings and weekends.
- Rely on a flexible cancellation policy
We’re all people. Does something come up? Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours in advance.
- Pause or reschedule your lessons if needed
Lessons include at least 6-8 weeks of extra time for travel or vacation.
Learn Dutch you can immediately apply
- Learn what's relevant to you in daily life
Conversations with colleagues, doctor’s visits, social events, and more: with the right preparation, you’ll feel more ready than ever.
- Dutch lessons in Leiden with a matching tutor
The supportive guidance you need, from a tutor who matches you.
- Learn and practice in a safe environment
Follow face-to-face Dutch lessons in a comfortable atmosphere.
- Personalized tips and exercises
With personalized homework, you won’t lose momentum in between lessons.
Learn Dutch you can immediately apply
- Learn what's relevant to you in daily life
Conversations with colleagues, doctor’s visits, social events, and more: with the right preparation, you’ll feel more ready than ever.
- Dutch lessons in Leiden with a matching tutor
The supportive guidance you need, from a tutor who matches you.
- Learn and practice in a safe environment
Follow face-to-face Dutch lessons in a comfortable atmosphere.
- Personalized tips and exercises
With personalized homework, you won’t lose momentum in between lessons.
Dutch lessons in Leiden for one person or small groups
Choose individual Dutch lessons in Leiden, or form your own small group with other expats for shared learning.
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How to start a Dutch course in Leiden with Dutch Ready
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Measure your current Dutch level
To help you learn effectively, we start with a brief level assessment that shows us your current skills and the best way to begin your Dutch lessons in Leiden. If you’re a complete beginner with no prior Dutch experience, we’ll simply skip this step.
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Create a personalized learning plan
Before starting your Dutch lessons in Leiden, we’ll get to know you and your goals. Combined with the level assessment, this intake forms the basis for a learning plan designed just for you.
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Get to know your tutor
A great tutor is more than just skilled and experienced . The right match should also fit your goals, learning style, and personality. Once we understand what works best for you, we’ll connect you with the tutor in Leiden who suits you perfectly.
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Follow the Dutch language course in Leiden your way
Take your Dutch lessons in the setting that works best for you, and notice your confidence with the language grow after each class.
Lesson packages
Picking the right option for you
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Pricing
The prices of the lesson packages below apply to one-on-one in-person Dutch lessons in Leiden. The tutor travel expenses are included in the price. Do you want to study together with a fellow expat, for example a friend or a colleague? For each extra student, there is an additional charge of only €10.
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Payment
You can pay your private Dutch course in Leiden in advance or in installments. Paying the whole package upfront saves you 5%. Is your employer paying for your lessons? In that case, you can pay under your name, or bill your employer directly.Â
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The lesson package
Depending on what works best for you, you can choose from a package of 12, 24, 48, or 96 hours. The larger the package, the cheaper each session will be.
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Opstapje
€
90.25
per hour
A stepping stone - light learning
€
1083
in 1 single payment
12 hours
Use within:
- 4 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→A1
- Best use: Exam preparation or low-key study
- Finish within 3 months (e.g. 1x1 hour weekly)
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Toegewijd
€
85.50
per hour
Dedicated - serious about learning
€
2052
in 1 single payment
24 hours
Use within:
- 6 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→A1+, A1→A2
- Best use: Exam preparation or low-key study
- Finish within 3 months (e.g. 2x1 hour weekly)
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- Save 10% today!
Vastberaden
€
79.80
per hour
Determined - truly focused
€
3830
in 1 single payment
48 hours
Use within:
- 9 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→A2, A2→B1+, B1→B2, B2→C1+
- Best use: Commit long-term or study intensively
- Finish within 6 months (e.g. 2x1 hour weekly)
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- Save 16% today!
Doodserieus
€
71.25
per hour
Dead serious - all in, no excuses
€
6840
in 1 single payment
96 hours
Use within:
- 12 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→B1, A2→B2, B2→C2
- Best use: Commit long-term or study intensively
- Finish within 8 months (e.g. 2x1.5 hours weekly)
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- Save 25% today!
Pay Monthly
Opstapje
€
95
per hour
A stepping stone - light learning
€
285
per month, for 4 months
12 hours
Use within:
- 4 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→A1
- Best use: Exam preparation or low-key study
- Finish within 3 months (e.g. 1x1 hour weekly)
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Toegewijd
€
90
per hour
Dedicated - serious about learning
€
360
per month, for 6 months
24 hours
Use within:
- 6 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→A1+, A1→A2
- Best use: Exam preparation or low-key study
- Finish within 3 months (e.g. 2x1 hour weekly)
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- Save 5% today!
Vastberaden
€
84
per hour
Determined - truly focused
€
448
per month, for 9 months
48 hours
Use within:
- 9 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→A2, A2→B1+, B1→B2, B2→C1+
- Best use: Commit long-term or study intensively
- Finish within 6 months (e.g. 2x1 hour weekly)
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- Save 12% today!
Doodserieus
€
75
per hour
Dead serious - all in, no excuses
€
600
per month, for 12 months
96 hours
Use within:
- 12 months
Most students use this to ...
- Reach: A0→B1, A2→B2, B2→C2
- Best use: Commit long-term or study intensively
- Finish within 8 months (e.g. 2x1.5 hours weekly)
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- Save 21% today!
Sign up for a test lesson!
Meet your private Dutch tutor in Haarlem at your home, office, library, favorite work cafe or anywhere else you’d like.Â
- Interaction with your tutor allows for immediate, personalized feedback
- Learn Dutch in a structured and engaging way
- No need to commute, your Dutch tutor finds you
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Dutch lessons in Leiden
- Payment
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A private Dutch course in Leiden takes as long as you want or need. We offer face-to-face lesson packages of 12, 24, 48, and 96 hours. You decide on the lesson length (with a minimum of 1 hour) and lesson frequency. We often recommend 2 private Dutch lessons a week to get the most out of it. If you’d like personal advice about the time you’ll need to learn Dutch, get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help you.
You will decide this yourself, together with the tutor with whom you are taking Dutch lessons in Leiden. Some of our students simply can’t find the time in their busy lives and that is absolutely ok! We work based on your schedule and not the other way around. If you’re eager on practicing outside of your private Dutch course, you’ll discuss the amount and type of homework that is suitable for you with your tutor.
Yes. Since all of our Dutch lessons in Leiden are tailored to your language goals, we can easily set up Dutch conversation lessons for you which will be completely focused on speaking.Â
How long it takes to get from one CEFR level to the next depends the frequency of your private Dutch lessons in Leiden (we recommend at least 2 lessons a week), amount of homework, your personal affinity with languages, and how much Dutch you speak outside of the classroom. From our own experience this can range from anywhere between 20 to 40 lesson hours.
Yes, absolutely. Personalized, private Dutch lessons in Leiden help you build the language skills you need. Together with your Dutch tutor, you’ll focus on grammar, vocabulary, listening, writing, reading, and speaking, and use practice exams to help you feel confident and well-prepared for the NT2 exam.Â
Yes, definitely. We offer Dutch language courses in Leiden to students of all levels, including those who need to take an exam. If your goal is to pass the integration exam, you and your tutor will draw up a lesson plan that will take you step by step toward your goal.
Have you already achieved the required language level and would you like to prepare for the exam itself? Then we can also help you with our online exam training A2 or online exam training B1.
Payment is to be made in advance by bank transfer or Ideal. You can pay the full amount of the course either in 1 go, or choose to pay in terms We will of course provide you with an invoice.
Even better: Dutch lessons are completely tax free as determined by the Dutch government. Easy as that!
Definitely. All we need are your company’s invoice details and the email address of the person handling finances. The invoice for your Dutch lessons will then get sent directly to them.
Lesson credits are valid for 3-9 months, depending on the package you choose. Within these 3-9 months you have the freedom to schedule lessons when and where you want, making it possible to pause your course for a few weeks should that become necessary. Simply can’t find a way to complete your course in time? We’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities of extending your credits whenever necessary.
If your goal is to speak with confidence we’re here to help. To learn effectively you need to embrace making mistakes and truly become interested in what you’re trying to learn. Our tutors create a safe learning environment and guide you towards exercise material that is relevant to your personal interests.
Lessons take place online, or at your home or office. Whichever you prefer. If you’re the adventurous type, some of our tutors are happy to show you the city during your Dutch lessons as well.
You get to decide together with your teacher which online platform works best for the both of you. This can range from Teams to Zoom to Google Meet.
The platforms we use vary from Google Meet to Zoom to Teams. It’s really up to you and your teacher to find one that fits both of you best. In terms of content, through use of screen sharing, combined workspaces and the like we’re able to offer a learning experience much like face-to-face lessons. All with the benefits of being online.
During your intake you can decide when and where you want lessons. You also decide lesson length and frequency, though we do recommend 2 lessons of 1.5 hours each week for the best results. Lessons are planned directly with your tutor and can be cancelled up to 48 hours in advance.
We’ll always try our best to find a tutor for your preferred time and location. If we can’t find a fitting tutor, we’ll suggest alternative lesson scheduling.
Yes. Finding the right chemistry is key. That’s why we find it important that you get to know your tutor. If your tutor’s style isn’t a great fit, let us know. We’ll pair you with a new tutor free of charge. We’ll always help you find the perfect replacement so you can make the most of your lessons.
Our first question would be: how much homework do you want? Some of our students simply can’t find the time in their busy lives and that is absolutely ok! We work based on your schedule and not the other way around. Want to keep practicing outside of the lessons? Your teacher will discuss with you the amount and type of homework that is suitable for you.
We definitely can! Our teachers have plenty of experience with preparing students for their Dutch language exams. We can determine your current level together before the start of the online course, where after we help you gain the knowledge you still need to pass your exam.
Don’t worry, you won’t. Our Dutch lessons can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours in advance. Cancellations within 48 hours will be billed in full. Also, you can decide your own lesson time, so lessons will always be convenient in your busy schedule.
We offer the possibility to choose a 10-, 20-, 40-, or 90-hour lesson package. As you decide on the frequency and length of your Dutch lessons, your course length can vary from 2 weeks up to 9 months. That’s up to you! Your lesson credit is available for 4-9 months depending on your lesson package. Each package includes at least 6 weeks more than necessary, so you have plenty of time to complete your Dutch course.
