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Find out how we build a learning plan based on your goals and schedule.

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Private Dutch lessons that fit into your life

Say goodbye to the one-size-fits-all approach and get started with private Dutch lessons designed around your life and schedule. Whether you’re juggling work, studies, family, or a busy social life, with personalized guidance, your goals will become achievable.

Team up online or face-to-face with your Dutch tutor and build your confidence step by step, right from the comfort of your home. Our private Dutch lessons are suitable for 1 to 3 people.

Prefer group lessons?

Prefer learning in a group? No problem! We also offer Dutch group lessons for learners who enjoy interaction, and learning with others. Our group courses are small, dynamic, and focus on specific topics.

Whether you’re looking for exam training, conversation practice, or Dutch lessons for your company team, there’s always a group option that suits your needs. 

Our online group courses start regularly

What to expect of our private Dutch lessons?

No fixed start dates. We can usually find you a tutor within 1 week.

Pick your own lesson days and times, including evenings and weekends.

Cancel free of charge up to 48 hours in advance.

Lessons include at least 6-8 weeks of extra time for travel or vacation.

Meet your tutor in person or go for the convenience of online lessons.

A plan that fits your goals, pace, schedule, and preferences.

We have developed our own method, available for levels A0-A2.

Direct access to digital tools that facilitate the learning process.

At Dutch Ready, there's a private Dutch course for any goal

Lesson are always custom, so we can adapt to your needs

Conversation lessons

In our conversation lessons, you’ll learn useful language for everyday communication. The boost this gives to your fluency and confidence makes daily life a lot easier, and gives you a stronger sense of belonging.

Read about how conversation lessons boost your daily Dutch

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At Dutch Ready, there's a private Dutch course for any goal

Lesson are always custom, so we can adapt to your needs.

Two women having a conversation in Dutch, at the window of a cafe.

Conversation lessons

In our conversation lessons, you’ll learn useful language for everyday communication. The boost this gives to your fluency and confidence makes daily life a lot easier, and gives you a stronger sense of belonging.

Read about how conversation lessons boost your daily Dutch

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NT2 lessons

With us, you can follow private Dutch lessons to reach a specific language level, and to get ready for the Dutch State Exam (Staatsexamen NT2). Your online Dutch tutor will provide a tailored lesson plan that covers grammar, vocabulary, and practical exercises.

Find out how NT2 lessons improve your Dutch

Inburgering (civic integration)

The most pleasant and effective way to prepare for your civic integration exam is with the help of a dedicated tutor. With an online course tailored to your needs, your skills will be brought up to the level of the exam requirements quickly.

A tailored exam course, focused on your strengths and challenges

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Inburgering (civic integration)

The most pleasant and effective way to prepare for your civic integration exam is with the help of a dedicated tutor. With an online course tailored to your needs, your skills will be brought up to the level of the exam requirements quickly.

A tailored exam course, focused on your strengths and challenges

... and much more!

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. 

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Why learners love our private 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.

How to learn Dutch with Dutch Ready

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Measure your current Dutch level

Before you start following private Dutch lessons with us, we’ll assess your current language level. Not just grammar knowledge, but how comfortable you feel using Dutch in real-life situations. If you are a complete beginner at A0 level, we can skip this step.

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Create a personalized learning plan

Together, we’ll build a learning plan based on your level, goals, and schedule. 

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Find your perfect tutor

Meet the Dutch tutor we carefully selected for you, and experience the tailored approach of our private Dutch course.

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Learn at your own pace

Learning Dutch with Dutch Ready is flexible. We’ll adjust to you and make sure you keep making progress.

Danilo Cardoso
Danilo Cardoso
from Portugal 🇵🇹
I am having lessons with Annelies, she is an amazing teacher. She is patient, easy going and always have clear explanations for things. My Dutch already improved a lot since I start having classes with her, specially my speaking.
Antony Q Parker
Antony Q Parker
from UK 🇬🇧
I had a 20 lesson package with Philip Ruitenberg who was absolutely brilliant. ..... Philip was able to tailor the lessons to my needs which were quite specific (trying to get into the wine business). Dutch Ready made it a simple and smooth process to find a great teacher and I can't recommend Philip enough.
Andra Holban
Andra Holban
from Romania 🇷🇴
I had a great experience learning Dutch with Esther. She brings a very personal touch to every class, and can easily understand, support and adapt to your language goals. Esther is a creative teacher, and very resourceful. She has an educated take on language learning which is reflected in her lessons. 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, .....

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 online Dutch lessons. Are there two or more of you? For each extra student, there is an additional charge of only €10. For face-to-face Dutch lessons there is a €15 charge for travel per lesson.

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Payment
You can pay for your private Dutch course in advance or in installments. Paying upfront saves you 5% of the total price. If your employer is paying for your lessons, you can bill your employer directly, or pay under your name.

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The amount of lesson hours
Choose from a package of 12, 24, 48, or 96 hours. The larger the package, the cheaper your private Dutch lessons will be.

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Ahh, now I get it (literally: Ahh, on that bike)

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Easy lesson planning. Pick your own days (Monday-Sunday) and times (07:00-22:00).

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Private Dutch lessons have a length of at least 1 hour, and can be scheduled as many times per week as you want.

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Pause lessons easily when traveling or sick, if within the ‘use within limits’.

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Customized learning plan. At Dutch Ready, a private Dutch course is built around your personal goals and needs. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dutch lessons, courses and learning materials for busy expats.

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Exam Training

Learn effective strategies, how to answer questions, and practice with old exams.

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In-Company Courses

Custom Dutch lessons at your office, for your colleagues or employees. Feel at home in NL, speak better, and integrate at work.

E-learning modules designed to master Dutch at home.

Basic Dutch Grammar

Master the basics of Dutch grammar and apply what you've learned in practical real-world-use chapters.

Spelling & Pronunciation

Detailed video lessons and exercises to sound and write like a true Dutchie.

Practice Dutch with free learning materials for A1 level

Praatgraag

Learn the basics of Dutch conversation with easy to use scripts for different situations, including lists of common words and questions for each setting.

Op Avontuur

Take your reading to the next level with stories about expats living life in NL. Each story has questions to test your level of understanding, grammar and reflection.

Met Vlag en Wimpel

Prepare for your Inburgering exam with these mock exams, modelled after the real thing. Available for all language skills.

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Giftcards

Give the gift of language. Perfect for your colleague, partner or friend. Help them feel at home and confident using Dutch, with lessons, group courses or materials.

Start your Dutch journey with free materials

Whether you’re just starting or have already made some progress, use the free materials to speed up your learning.

Not sure where to start? We’ve arranged them all from beginner to more advanced. There's something for everyone.