# Learn Dutch in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

> Within 40 km of Abu Dhabi (Asia): 1 Dutch school for children.

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Data as of 2026-11-08, refreshed weekly. Sources: CNaVT exam centre list (https://cnavt.org/examencentra), NOB schoolfinder (https://stichtingnob.nl/scholenzoeker), IVN map of Dutch departments (https://www.ivn.nu), Netherlands Worldwide (Dutch government) (https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad). Capitals and coordinates: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Places: CNaVT, NOB and IVN public lists; civic integration exam locations: Netherlands Worldwide.

## Quick answers
**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. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/united-arab-emirates

**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. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/united-arab-emirates

**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.

## Dutch schools for children (1)
Dutch-language education for children: part-time NTC lessons, full-time Dutch schools and European School sections.

- **LanguageOne Abu Dhabi**, Abu Dhabi. Dutch school for children. 19 km from the centre. Address: GEMS American Academy, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. Website: https://www.languageone.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/77/languageone-abu-dhabi

## Elsewhere in United Arab Emirates (2)
- **LanguageOne Dubai**, Dubai. CNaVT exam centre. Address: Formerly Street - 34 - 50 Al Maydar Street, 00000 Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/verenigde-arabische-emiraten
- **LanguageOne Dubai**, Dubai. Dutch school for children. Address: First Al Khail Street Emirates Hills, P.O. Box: 118111, Dubai. Website: https://www.languageone.nl. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/76/languageone-dubai

## Online
Tutors on our index who live in United Arab Emirates:
- [Lodewijk Dekker](https://thedutchdirectory.com/dutch-tutors/italki-lodewijk-dekker-30745449)
- [Gabriela Calor](https://thedutchdirectory.com/dutch-tutors/italki-gabriela-calor-10607365)

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## Nearby capitals
- [Doha, Qatar](https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/doha)
- [Muscat, Oman](https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/muscat)
- [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia](https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/riyadh)
- [Tehran, Iran](https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/tehran)

## Cite this
The Dutch Directory. Learn Dutch in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/abu-dhabi

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