# Learn Dutch in Singapore

> Within 40 km of Singapore (Asia): 1 CNaVT exam centre, 1 civic integration exam location and 4 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 Singapore?**
No Dutch course or university department within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is MyTeacher Languages & Cultures in Kuala Lumpur (316 km).

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Singapore?**
Yes. German European School Singapore (GESS).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Singapore?**
Yes. United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), Holland International School and German European School Singapore (GESS) and 1 more.

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

**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/singapore

**What is the time difference between Singapore and the Netherlands?**
Singapore is 6 to 7 hours ahead of the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Singapore is at 12:00 or 13:00 in the Netherlands.

## CNaVT exam centres (1)
Places where you can sit the CNaVT, the international exam in Dutch as a foreign language. Many also teach Dutch.

- **German European School Singapore (GESS)**, Singapore. CNaVT exam centre. 12 km from the centre. Address: 2 Dairy Farm Lane, 677621 Singapore, Singapore. Website: https://www.gess.edu.sg/en/. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/singapore

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

## Dutch schools for children (4)
Dutch-language education for children: part-time NTC lessons, full-time Dutch schools and European School sections.

- **United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA)**, Singapore. Dutch school for children. 8 km from the centre. Address: 1207 Dover Road, 1396 54, Singapore. Website: https://www.uwcsea.edu.sg. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/86/united-world-college-of-south-east-asia-uwcsea
- **Holland International School**, Singapore. Dutch school for children. 9 km from the centre. Address: Bukit Tinggi Road 65, 289757, Singapore. Website: https://www.hollandinternationalschool.sg/. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/58/holland-international-school
- **German European School Singapore (GESS)**, Singapore. Dutch school for children. 12 km from the centre. Address: 2 Dairy Farm Lane, 677621, Singapore. Website: https://www.gess.edu.sg. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/241/german-european-school-singapore-gess
- **LanguageOne Singapore**, Singapore. Dutch school for children. 12 km from the centre. Address: 2 Dairy Farm Lane, 677621, Singapore. Website: https://www.languageone.nl/school-locaties/singapore/. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/102/languageone-singapore

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