# Learn Dutch in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

> Within 40 km of Kinshasa (Africa): 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 Kinshasa?**
No Dutch course or university department within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is University of Namibia in Windhoek (2,042 km).

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Kinshasa?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Nederlandse Taalschool Lusaka Zambia in Lusaka (1,881 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Kinshasa?**
Yes. NTC Kinshasa.

**Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?**
Yes, at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kinshasa. Register and pay with DUO first, then book the appointment. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/republic-congo

**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/republic-congo

**What is the time difference between Kinshasa and the Netherlands?**
Kinshasa is up to 1 hour behind the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Kinshasa is at 19:00 or 20:00 in the Netherlands.

## 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 Kinshasa**, Kinshasa. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/republic-congo. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/republic-congo

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

- **NTC Kinshasa**, Kinshasa. Dutch school for children. 3 km from the centre. Address: Avenue de la Gombe, 3 commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa. Website: https://www.ntckinshasa.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/78/ntc-kinshasa

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