Where can I take Dutch classes in Abu Dhabi?

No Dutch course or university department within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Ilia State University in Tbilisi (2,116 km).

Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Abu Dhabi?

No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is LanguageOne Dubai in Dubai (113 km).

Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in the United Arab Emirates?

No. The Dutch government does not hold the exam in the United Arab Emirates and advises taking it in a nearby country.

What does the Dutch civic integration exam abroad cost?

The exam costs €150 in total, paid to DUO before you book. It is at level A1 and has 3 parts: speaking, reading and knowledge of Dutch society. DUO emails the result within 8 weeks, and a pass stays valid for 1 year.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and the Netherlands?

Abu Dhabi is 2 to 3 hours ahead of the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Abu Dhabi is at 16:00 or 17:00 in the Netherlands.

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Learn Dutch in Abu Dhabi

Within 40 km of Abu Dhabi we found 1 Dutch school for children.

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Abu Dhabi in 6 questions

Where can I take Dutch classes in Abu Dhabi?: No Dutch course or university department within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Ilia State University in Tbilisi (2,116 km).
Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Abu Dhabi?: No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is LanguageOne Dubai in Dubai (113 km).
Is there a Dutch school for children in Abu Dhabi?: Yes. LanguageOne Abu Dhabi.
Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in the United Arab Emirates?: No. The Dutch government does not hold the exam in the United Arab Emirates and advises taking it in a nearby country. Official page
What does the Dutch civic integration exam abroad cost?: The exam costs €150 in total, paid to DUO before you book. It is at level A1 and has 3 parts: speaking, reading and knowledge of Dutch society. DUO emails the result within 8 weeks, and a pass stays valid for 1 year. Official page
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and the Netherlands?: Abu Dhabi is 2 to 3 hours ahead of the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Abu Dhabi is at 16:00 or 17:00 in the Netherlands.

For families

Dutch schools for children

Dutch-language education for children: part-time NTC lessons, full-time Dutch schools and European School sections.

LanguageOne Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi · 19 km from the centre
Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC)
GEMS American Academy, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Website Source: NOB schoolfinder

Further out

Elsewhere in United Arab Emirates

LanguageOne Dubai · CNaVT exam centreDubai
LanguageOne Dubai · Dutch school for childrenDubai

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Online tutors, from Abu Dhabi

Local classes are rare and often fixed to a term. Online tutors fit any schedule. Abu Dhabi is 2 to 3 hours ahead of the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. Check the booking calendar in your own time zone before you pay.

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Places from the CNaVT exam centre list, the NOB schoolfinder, the IVN map of Dutch departments and the Dutch government's Netherlands Worldwide pages, refreshed 2026-11-08. Distances are straight lines from the city centre (coordinates: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Courses, exam dates and school places change; always check with the institution. Nothing here is paid. Every capital · Report a change