# Learn Dutch in Riga, Latvia

> Within 40 km of Riga (Europe): 1 university Dutch department.

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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 Riga?**
Yes. Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Riga?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is NTC Polaris - De Nederlandse School in Finland in Helsinki (362 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Riga?**
No Dutch school for children within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is NTC Polaris in Espoo (360 km).

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

**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/latvia

**What is the time difference between Riga and the Netherlands?**
Riga is 1 hour ahead of the Netherlands all year. A lesson at 19:00 in Riga is at 18:00 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.

- **Latvijas Kultūras akadēmija**, Riga. University Dutch department. 2 km from the centre. Website: https://lka.edu.lv/lv/gribu-studet-akademija/studijas/bak1/starpkulturu-sakari/. Source: https://www.ivn.nu

## Online
Tutors on our index who live in Latvia:
- [Roos Dutch Teacher](https://thedutchdirectory.com/dutch-tutors/italki-roos-dutch-teacher-8197303)

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The Dutch Directory. Learn Dutch in Riga, Latvia. https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/riga

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