# Learn Dutch in Paramaribo, Suriname

> Within 40 km of Paramaribo (South America): 2 university Dutch departments, 1 civic integration exam location and 3 Dutch schools 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 Paramaribo?**
Yes. Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname and Instituut voor de Opleiding van Leraren.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Paramaribo?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Gwendoline van Puttenschool in Sint Eustatius (1,546 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Paramaribo?**
Yes. De Cederboom, De Nederlandse Basisschool Paramaribo Prinses Amalia and Het Kleurenorkest.

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

**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/suriname

**What is the time difference between Paramaribo and the Netherlands?**
Paramaribo is 4 to 5 hours behind the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Paramaribo is at 23:00 or 00:00 the next day in the Netherlands.

## University Dutch departments (2)
Departments that teach Dutch (Neerlandistiek) as a degree subject. Their language classes are mainly for enrolled students; some also run evening or open courses.

- **Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname**, Paramaribo. University Dutch department. 8 km from the centre. Website: http://www.uvs.edu/universe_course/bacheloropleiding-in-nederlands/. Faculteit der Humaniora (Bachelor) · Institute for Graduate Studies & Research (Master). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Instituut voor de Opleiding van Leraren**, Paramaribo. University Dutch department. 8 km from the centre. Website: https://edu-iol.sr/. Source: https://www.ivn.nu

## 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 Paramaribo**, Paramaribo. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/suriname. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/suriname

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

- **De Cederboom**, Paramaribo. Dutch school for children. 4 km from the centre. Address: Gravenberchstraat 2, Paramaribo. Website: https://www.decederboom.com. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/133/de-cederboom
- **De Nederlandse Basisschool Paramaribo Prinses Amalia**, Paramaribo. Dutch school for children. 5 km from the centre. Address: Wonglaan 35, Paramaribo. Website: http://www.basisschoolamalia.com/. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/134/de-nederlandse-basisschool-paramaribo-prinses-amalia
- **Het Kleurenorkest**, Paramaribo. Dutch school for children. 5 km from the centre. Address: Veldhuizenlaan 63, Paramaribo. Website: https://www.hetkleurenorkest.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/135/het-kleurenorkest

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