# Learn Dutch in Oranjestad, Aruba

> Within 40 km of Oranjestad (North America): 1 university Dutch department, 3 CNaVT exam centres and 3 Dutch schools for children.

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Data as of 2026-10-18, 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 Oranjestad?**
Yes. Instituto Pedagogico Arubano.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Oranjestad?**
Yes. EduCampus Aruba, University of Aruba and Instituto Pedagogico Arubano.

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Oranjestad?**
Yes. Basisschool De Schakel, Stichting Nederlandse Taal en Cultuur Oranjestad and Schakel College.

**What is the time difference between Oranjestad and the Netherlands?**
Oranjestad is 5 to 6 hours behind the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Oranjestad is at 00:00 or 01:00 the next day 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.

- **Instituto Pedagogico Arubano**, Santa Cruz. University Dutch department. 15 km from the centre. Website: https://ipaaruba.com/index.php/component/content/article/99-nederlands/138-nederlands. Source: https://www.ivn.nu

## CNaVT exam centres (3)
Places where you can sit the CNaVT, the international exam in Dutch as a foreign language. Many also teach Dutch.

- **EduCampus Aruba**, Oranjestad. CNaVT exam centre. 1 km from the centre. Address: Caya G. F. Betico Croes 65, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba. Website: https://www.educampuslearning.org. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/aruba
- **University of Aruba**, Oranjestad. CNaVT exam centre. 1 km from the centre. Address: J. Irausquinplein 4, 00000 Oranjestad, Aruba. Website: https://www.ua.aw. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/aruba
- **Instituto Pedagogico Arubano**, San Nicolas. CNaVT exam centre. 15 km from the centre. Address: Isaac Wagemakerstraat 11, 00000 San Nicolas, Aruba. Website: http://www.ipaaruba.com. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/aruba

## Dutch schools for children (3)
Dutch-language education for children: part-time NTC lessons, full-time Dutch schools and European School sections.

- **Basisschool De Schakel**, Oranjestad. Dutch school for children. 1 km from the centre. Address: Boegoeroei 7-B, Oranjestad. Website: https://www.schakelaruba.com. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/2/basisschool-de-schakel
- **Stichting Nederlandse Taal en Cultuur Oranjestad**, Oranjestad. Dutch school for children. 1 km from the centre. Address: Wayaca 238A, Oranjestad. Website: https://aruba.qsi.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/122/stichting-nederlandse-taal-en-cultuur-oranjestad
- **Schakel College**, Noord. Dutch school for children. 5 km from the centre. Address: Boegoeroei 7B, Noord. Website: https://www.schakelaruba.com. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/8/schakel-college

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