# Learn Dutch in Pretoria, South Africa

> Within 40 km of Pretoria (Africa): 1 university Dutch department, 1 CNaVT exam centre and 1 civic integration exam location.

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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 Pretoria?**
Yes. Universiteit van Pretoria.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Pretoria?**
Yes. De Nederlandse School.

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Pretoria?**
No Dutch school for children within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Stichting Nederlands Onderwijs en Cultuur Zuid-Afrika (DNS) in Johannesburg (44 km).

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

**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/south-africa

**What is the time difference between Pretoria and the Netherlands?**
Pretoria is up to 1 hour ahead of the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Pretoria is at 18:00 or 19:00 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.

- **Universiteit van Pretoria**, Pretoria. University Dutch department. 4 km from the centre. Website: https://www.up.ac.za/afrikaans-english. Department of Afrikaans (Faculty of Humanities) · Department of Humanities Education (Faculty of Education). 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 Nederlandse School**, Pretoria. CNaVT exam centre. 3 km from the centre. Address: Muckleneuk, 0002 Pretoria, Zuid-Afrika. Website: http://www.nederlandseschool.co.za. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/zuid-afrika

## 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 Pretoria**, Pretoria. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/south-africa. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/south-africa

## Elsewhere in South Africa (15)
- **Universiteit van die Vrystaat**, Bloemfontein. University Dutch department. Website: https://www.ufs.ac.za/afrikaans-and-dutch-german-and-french/af/afrikaans-en-nederlands-duits-en-frans. Afdeling Afrikaans en Nederlands (Departement Afrikaans en Nederlands, Duits en Frans). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Universiteit van Kaapstad**, Cape Town. University Dutch department. Website: http://www.sll.uct.ac.za/sll/sections/afrikaans_netherlandic. School of Languages and Literatures · School of Education. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of KwaZulu-Natal**, Durban. University Dutch department. Website: http://lll.ukzn.ac.za/Afrikaans-Nederlands/about-Afrikaans.aspx. Discipline of Linguistics (School of Arts). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of Fort Hare**, East London. University Dutch department. Website: https://www.ufh.ac.za/faculties/social-sciences/departments/afrikaans. Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Nelson Mandela University**, Gqeberha. University Dutch department. Website: http://www.nmmu.ac.za/Academic/Courses-on-offer/Career-study-fields-details?careerID=71. School of Language, Media and Communication (Faculty of Humanities) · Department: Secondary School Education (Faculty of Education). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Rhodes University**, Grahamstown. University Dutch department. Website: https://www.ru.ac.za/afrikaansenneerlandistiek/. School of Languages (Faculty of Humanities). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of the Western Cape**, Kuils River. University Dutch department. Website: https://www.uwc.ac.za/study/all-areas-of-study/departments/department-of-afrikaans-and-nederlands/oor-ons. Department of Afrikaans and Nederlands (Faculty of Arts and Humanities) · Department of Language Education. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Noordwes-Universiteit**, Potchefstroom. University Dutch department. Website: http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/languages/afrikaans-en-nederlands. Skool vir Tale (Geesteswetenskappe) · Skool vir Tale in Onderwys (Opvoedkunde). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Universiteit Stellenbosch**, Stellenbosch. University Dutch department. Website: http://www.sun.ac.za/afrikaans/faculty/arts/afrikaans-dutch. Departement Afrikaans en Nederlands (Fakulteit Lettere en Sosiale Wetenskappe) · Fakulteit Opvoedkunde. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Noordwes-Universiteit**, Vanderbijlpark. University Dutch department. Website: http://humanities.nwu.ac.za/af/languages/afrikaans-en-nederlands. Skool vir Tale (Geesteswetenskappe) · Skool vir Tale in Onderwys (Opvoedkunde). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Universiteit van die Vrystaat**, Bloemfontein. CNaVT exam centre. Address: 205 Nelson Mandela Dr, 9301 Bloemfontein, Zuid-Afrika. Website: https://www.ufs.ac.za/. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/zuid-afrika
- **Learn Dutch**, Cape Town. CNaVT exam centre. Address: 1 Harbour Arch Blvd, 8001 Cape Town, Zuid-Afrika. Website: https://learndutch.co.za. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/zuid-afrika
- **De Nederlandse School - Johannesburg en Pretoria**, Johannesburg. Dutch school for children. Address: Mina Lopato pre-primary, Johannesburg. Website: https://nederlandseschool.co.za. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/93/de-nederlandse-school-johannesburg-en-pretoria
- **Stichting Nederlands Onderwijs en Cultuur Zuid-Afrika (DNS)**, Johannesburg. Dutch school for children. Address: Johannesburg. Website: https://www.nederlandseschool.co.za. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/85/stichting-nederlands-onderwijs-en-cultuur-zuid-afrika-dns
- **Stichting Nederlandse School Kaapstad**, Sea Point. Dutch school for children. Address: French School Primary School Kings Road, 8060, Sea Point. Website: https://www.nederlandseschoolkaapstad.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/80/stichting-nederlandse-school-kaapstad

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