# Learn Dutch in Lisbon, Portugal

> Within 40 km of Lisbon (Europe): 2 Dutch language courses and 1 Dutch school for children.

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Data as of 2026-10-25, 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 Lisbon?**
Yes. Universidade Nova de Lisboa and CCL - Centro de Cursos Livres.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Lisbon?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Nederlands onderwijs op afstand in Serra dos Mangues (89 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Lisbon?**
Yes. Nederlands Onderwijs Cascais (IPS).

**Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in Portugal?**
No. The Dutch government does not hold the exam in Portugal and names Spain instead. Nationals of Portugal do not need the exam. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/portugal

**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/portugal

**What is the time difference between Lisbon and the Netherlands?**
Lisbon is 1 hour behind the Netherlands all year. A lesson at 19:00 in Lisbon is at 20:00 in the Netherlands.

## Dutch language courses (2)
Dutch courses run by a university language centre or a Dutch-language institute, usually open to adults.

- **Universidade Nova de Lisboa**, Lisbon. Dutch language course. 2 km from the centre. Website: https://ilnova.fcsh.unl.pt/neerlandes-2/. Instituto de Línguas (Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **CCL - Centro de Cursos Livres**, Lisbon. Dutch language course. 3 km from the centre. Website: https://www.educaedu.com.pt/curso-de-neerlandes-cursos-30107.html. ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. Source: https://www.ivn.nu

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

- **Nederlands Onderwijs Cascais (IPS)**, Alcabideche. Dutch school for children. 20 km from the centre. Address: Rua de Lagoa 171, 2645-344, Alcabideche. Website: https://www.ipsschool.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/177/nederlands-onderwijs-cascais-ips

## Elsewhere in Portugal (8)
- **Universidade de Coimbra**, Coimbra. University Dutch department. Website: https://www.uc.pt/fluc/depllc. Faculdade de Letras (Departamento de Línguas, Literaturas e Culturas, Secção de Estudos Germanísticos). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **NTC de Windroos**, Carvoeiro. CNaVT exam centre. Address: Quinta dos Salicos, lote 6, 8400-422 Carvoeiro, Portugal. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/portugal
- **Universiteit van Coimbra – Letterenfaculteit**, Coimbra. CNaVT exam centre. Address: Largo Porta Férrea, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal. Website: https://www.uc.pt/fluc. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/portugal
- **Nederlands onderwijs op afstand**, Serra dos Mangues. CNaVT exam centre. Address: Rua Vasco da Gama s/n, 2460-697 Serra dos Mangues, Portugal. Website: https://nederlandsonderwijs.com/. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/portugal
- **De Windroos**, Carveiro. Dutch school for children. Address: Quinta dos Salicos, lote 6, 8400-422, Carveiro. Website: https://www.windroos.pt. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/168/de-windroos
- **De Olijftak, Stichting Nederlandstalig Onderwijs Alentejo**, Longueira. Dutch school for children. Address: Rua do Vale, 7630-174, Longueira. Website: https://olijftak.wixsite.com/portugal. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/123/de-olijftak-stichting-nederlandstalig-onderwijs-alentejo
- **De Paradijsvogel**, Silves. Dutch school for children. Address: Montes Grandes Poço Barreto 103-K, 8300-042, Silves. Website: https://www.algarveonderwijs.nl/. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/244/de-paradijsvogel
- **Nederlands Onderwijs Algarve Portugal**, Silves PT. Dutch school for children. Address: Alcantarilha, 8365-006, Silves PT. Website: https://www.noap.info. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/22/nederlands-onderwijs-algarve-portugal

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