# Learn Dutch in Beijing, China

> Within 40 km of Beijing (Asia): 1 university Dutch department, 1 CNaVT exam centre, 1 civic integration exam location and 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 Beijing?**
Yes. Beijing Foreign Studies University.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Beijing?**
Yes. De Rode Leeuw.

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Beijing?**
Yes. De Rode Leeuw.

**Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in China?**
Yes, at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Beijing, the Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou and the Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Shanghai. Register and pay with DUO first, then book the appointment. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/china

**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/china

**What is the time difference between Beijing and the Netherlands?**
Beijing is 6 to 7 hours ahead of the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Beijing is at 12:00 or 13:00 in the Netherlands.

## University Dutch departments (1)
Departments that teach Dutch (Neerlandistiek) as a degree subject. Their language classes are mainly for enrolled students; some also run evening or open courses.

- **Beijing Foreign Studies University**, Beijing. University Dutch department. 9 km from the centre. Website: https://europe.bfsu.edu.cn/index.htm. 北京外国语大学欧洲语言文化学院. Source: https://www.ivn.nu

## CNaVT exam centres (1)
Places where you can sit the CNaVT, the international exam in Dutch as a foreign language. Many also teach Dutch.

- **De Rode Leeuw**, Beijing. CNaVT exam centre. 16 km from the centre. Address: 10 Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu, 100102 Bei Jing Shi, China. Website: https://derodeleeuw.org. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/china

## Civic integration exam locations (1)
Dutch embassies and consulates where you sit the basic civic integration exam abroad: level A1, with speaking, reading and knowledge of Dutch society. People who need it must pass before they move to the Netherlands. You register and pay with DUO first, then book the appointment.

- **Embassy of the Netherlands in Beijing**, Beijing. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/china. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/china

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

- **De Rode Leeuw**, Beijing. Dutch school for children. 14 km from the centre. Address: Lai Guang Ying Dong Lu 10, 100102, Beijing. Website: https://www.derodeleeuw.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/112/de-rode-leeuw

## Elsewhere in China (4)
- **Shanghai International Studies University**, Shanghai. University Dutch department. Website: http://nl.shisu.edu.cn/academics/undergraduate-education/&sa=D&sntz=1&usd=2&usg=AFQjCNHzdnsZ6LCX5ax0chzipHWKW8-T5Q. 西方语系. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Guangzhou**, Guangzhou. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/china. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/china
- **Consulate-General of the Netherlands in Shanghai**, Shanghai. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/china. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/china
- **BISS-Shanghai Dutch School (SDS)**, Shanghai. Dutch school for children. Address: 111 Jinguang Road, Huacao Town, 2011 07, Shanghai. Website: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/biss-puxi/parent-essentials/shanghai-dutch-school. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/119/biss-shanghai-dutch-school-sds

## Online
Tutors on our index who live in China:
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