# Learn Dutch in Washington, United States

> Within 40 km of Washington (North America): 1 CNaVT exam centre, 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 Washington?**
No Dutch course or university department within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia (197 km).

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

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Washington?**
Yes. De Nederlandse School in Bethesda.

**Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in the United States?**
Yes, at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Washington, D.C. Register and pay with DUO first, then book the appointment. Nationals of the United States do not need the exam. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/united-states

**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/united-states

**What is the time difference between Washington and the Netherlands?**
Washington is 5 to 6 hours behind the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Washington is at 00:00 or 01:00 the next day 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.

- **De Nederlandse School in Bethesda**, Bethesda. CNaVT exam centre. 14 km from the centre. Address: 7543 Sebago Rd, 20817 Bethesda, Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Website: https://www.nederlandseschoolbethesda.org. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/verenigde-staten-van-amerika

## 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 Washington, D.C.**, Washington, D.C.. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/united-states. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/united-states

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

- **De Nederlandse School in Bethesda**, Bethesda MD. Dutch school for children. 14 km from the centre. Address: 7543 Sebago Rd, 20817, Bethesda MD. Website: https://www.nederlandseschoolbethesda.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/40/de-nederlandse-school-in-bethesda

## Elsewhere in United States (28)
- **Yale University**, New Haven. Dutch language course. Website: http://cls.yale.edu/elementary-dutch-dutc-110. Center for Language Study. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Dordt University**. University Dutch department. Website: https://www.dordt.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/4-year-programs/language-studies. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of Michigan**, Ann Arbor. University Dutch department. Website: https://lsa.umich.edu/german/undergraduate-students/dutch-flemish-studies.html. Germanic Languages and Literatures. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **The University of Texas at Austin**, Austin. University Dutch department. Website: http://liberalarts.utexas.edu/germanic/languages/FAQ.php. Department of Germanic Studies (College of Liberal Arts). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of California, Berkeley**, Berkeley. University Dutch department. Website: http://dutch.berkeley.edu/. College of Letters and Sciences. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Indiana University Bloomington**, Bloomington. University Dutch department. Website: https://germanic.indiana.edu/undergraduate/dutch-studies/index.html. Department of Germanic Studies (College of Arts and Sciences). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Columbia University**, Manhattan. University Dutch department. Website: https://dutchworld.columbia.edu/. Studies of the Dutch-Speaking World (European Institute). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of Minnesota**, Minneapolis. University Dutch department. Website: https://cla.umn.edu/gnsd/languages/dutch. Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch (College of Liberal Arts). Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of Pennsylvania**, Philadelphia. University Dutch department. Website: https://germanic.sas.upenn.edu/languages/dutch. Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **University of California, Los Angeles**, Santa Monica. University Dutch department. Website: https://www.international.ucla.edu/euro/dutch. Center for European and Russian Studies. Source: https://www.ivn.nu
- **Dutch Flemish Language Institute**, Batavia. CNaVT exam centre. Address: 771 Bailey Dr, 60510 Batavia, Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Website: https://www.learndutchflemish.com. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/verenigde-staten-van-amerika
- **'t Klokhuis - meerdere afnamelocaties**, Gillette. CNaVT exam centre. Address: 160 Hickory Tavern Road, 07933 Gillette, Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Website: https://klokhuis.com/nl/. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/verenigde-staten-van-amerika
- **Stichting World Wide Juf - Denver**, Littleton. CNaVT exam centre. Address: 8860 W Portland Ave, 80128 Littleton, Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Website: https://www.worldwidejuf.com/cnavt-examen-nt2. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/verenigde-staten-van-amerika
- **Oranjeschool**, Mercer Island. CNaVT exam centre. Address: P.O. Box 1013, 98040 Mercer Island, Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Website: https://www.oranjeschool.org/onze-school/dutch-for-adults/. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/verenigde-staten-van-amerika
- **Dutch School of Southern California**, Santa Ana. CNaVT exam centre. Address: 2625 N Tustin Ave, 92705 Santa Ana, Verenigde Staten van Amerika. Website: https://dutchschool.org/. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/verenigde-staten-van-amerika
- **Stichting NTC - De Molenwiek**, Atlanta GA - Roswell. Dutch school for children. Address: 1015 Old Roswell Road, 30076, Atlanta GA - Roswell. Website: https://www.demolenwiek.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/6/stichting-ntc-de-molenwiek
- **Dutch School Silicon Valley**, Berkeley. Dutch school for children. Address: College Avenue, 94707, Berkeley. Website: https://www.dutchschoolsiliconvalley.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/49/dutch-school-silicon-valley
- **De Bonte Leeuw**, Cambridge, MA. Dutch school for children. Address: 799 Concord Avenue, 02138, Cambridge, MA. Website: https://www.debonteleeuw.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/117/de-bonte-leeuw
- **'t Klokhuis Chicago**, Chicago, IL. Dutch school for children. Address: N. Claremont Ave. 4190, 60625, Chicago, IL. Website: https://www.klokhuis.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/42/t-klokhuis-chicago
- **'t Klokhuis - Nederlands Onderwijs op locatie in NJ, NY, CT, FL en PA in USA en wereldwijd online**, Gillette. Dutch school for children. Address: 160 Hickory Tavern Road, 07933, Gillette. Website: https://www.klokhuis.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/179/t-klokhuis-nederlands-onderwijs-op-locatie-in-nj-ny-ct-fl-en-pa-in-usa-en-wereldwijd-online
- **NTC De Petteflet**, Golden. Dutch school for children. Address: 14350 W 32nd Ave, 80401, Golden. Website: https://www.depetteflet.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/37/ntc-de-petteflet
- **LanguageOne Houston**, Houston, TX. Dutch school for children. Address: 2203 North Westgreen Boulevard, 77449, Houston, TX. Website: https://www.languageone.nl/school-locaties/houston/. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/7/languageone-houston
- **Oranjeschool**, Mercer Island, WA. Dutch school for children. Address: 3795 E Mercer Way, 98040, Mercer Island, WA. Website: https://www.oranjeschool.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/130/oranjeschool
- **Dutch School Silicon Valley**, Palo Alto, CA. Dutch school for children. Address: 1525 Middlefield Rd, 94301, Palo Alto, CA. Website: https://www.dutchschoolsiliconvalley.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/49/dutch-school-silicon-valley
- **Dutch School of Southern California**, Redondo Beach. Dutch school for children. Address: 3305 Vail Avenue, 90278 California, Redondo Beach. Website: https://www.dutchschool.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/100/dutch-school-of-southern-california
- **Dutch School Silicon Valley**, San Francisco. Dutch school for children. Address: Irving Street, 94122, San Francisco. Website: https://www.dutchschoolsiliconvalley.org. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/49/dutch-school-silicon-valley
- **Nederlandse School Cleveland - De Taaltuin**, Shaker Heights, OH. Dutch school for children. Address: Warrensville Center Road 3445, 44122, Shaker Heights, OH. Website: https://www.taaltuin.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/186/nederlandse-school-cleveland-de-taaltuin
- **NTC De Eekhoorn**, The Woodlands, TX. Dutch school for children. Address: 5655 Creekside Forest Dr, 77389, The Woodlands, TX. Website: https://nederlandseschool.com. Part-time Dutch language and culture lessons (NTC). Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/185/ntc-de-eekhoorn

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