# Learn Dutch in Willemstad, Curacao

> Within 40 km of Willemstad (North America): 1 university Dutch department, 1 CNaVT exam centre and 5 Dutch schools 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 Willemstad?**
Yes. University of Curaçao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Willemstad?**
Yes. University of Curacao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez.

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Willemstad?**
Yes. Abel Tasman College en Lyceum, De Meander and Stichting Klein College Curaçao and 2 more.

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

- **University of Curaçao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez**, Willemstad. University Dutch department. 9 km from the centre. Website: https://www.uoc.cw/faculties/faculty-of-arts. 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.

- **University of Curacao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez**, Willemstad. CNaVT exam centre. 9 km from the centre. Address: Jan Noorduynweg 111, 00000 Willemstad, Curacao. Website: https://www.uoc.cw. Source: https://cnavt.org/examencentra/land/curacao

## Dutch schools for children (5)
Dutch-language education for children: part-time NTC lessons, full-time Dutch schools and European School sections.

- **Abel Tasman College en Lyceum**, Willemstad. Dutch school for children. 0 km from the centre. Address: Gosieweg 22, Willemstad. Website: https://www.abeltasmancollege.net. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/39/abel-tasman-college-en-lyceum
- **De Meander**, Willemstad. Dutch school for children. 0 km from the centre. Address: 24 Schottegatweg Noord, Willemstad. Website: http://www.demeanderschool.com. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/193/de-meander
- **Stichting Klein College Curaçao**, Willemstad. Dutch school for children. 0 km from the centre. Address: Salina Aboustraat A-13, Willemstad. Website: https://www.kleincollege.com. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/38/stichting-klein-college-curacao
- **H.J.A. Schroederschool**, Julianadorp. Dutch school for children. 8 km from the centre. Address: St. Michielsweg 14B, Julianadorp. Website: https://www.schroederschool.net. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/28/hja-schroederschool
- **Vespucci College**, Julianadorp. Dutch school for children. 8 km from the centre. Address: St. Michielsweg 14, Julianadorp. Website: https://www.vespuccicollege.net. Full-time Dutch school. Source: https://stichtingnob.nl/school/87/vespucci-college

## Online
Tutors on our index who live in Curacao:
- [Tish C.](https://thedutchdirectory.com/dutch-tutors/preply-tish-c-7235312)

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