# Learn Dutch in San José, Costa Rica

> Within 40 km of San José (North America): 1 civic integration exam location and 1 Dutch school 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 San José?**
No Dutch course or university department within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Instituto Pedagogico Arubano in Santa Cruz (1,570 km).

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in San José?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is EduCampus Aruba in Oranjestad (1,559 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in San José?**
Yes. Stichting NTC School De Boomkikker.

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

**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/costa-rica

**What is the time difference between San José and the Netherlands?**
San José is 7 to 8 hours behind the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in San José is at 02:00 or 03:00 the next day in the Netherlands.

## 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 San José**, San José. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/costa-rica. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/costa-rica

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

- **Stichting NTC School De Boomkikker**, San Rafael de Escazú, San Jose. Dutch school for children. 7 km from the centre. Address: Calle Los Gatos, 10202, San Rafael de Escazú, San Jose. Website: https://www.boomkikker-cr.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/73/stichting-ntc-school-de-boomkikker

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The Dutch Directory. Learn Dutch in San José, Costa Rica. https://thedutchdirectory.com/learn-dutch-abroad/san-jose

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