# Learn Dutch in Windhoek, Namibia

> Within 40 km of Windhoek (Africa): 1 university Dutch department.

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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 Windhoek?**
Yes. University of Namibia.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Windhoek?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Universiteit van die Vrystaat in Bloemfontein (1,166 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Windhoek?**
No Dutch school for children within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is De Nederlandse School - Johannesburg en Pretoria in Johannesburg (1,180 km).

**Can I take the Dutch civic integration exam in Namibia?**
No. The Dutch government does not hold the exam in Namibia and names South Africa instead. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/namibia

**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/namibia

**What is the time difference between Windhoek and the Netherlands?**
Windhoek is up to 1 hour ahead of the Netherlands, depending on daylight saving time. A lesson at 19:00 in Windhoek is at 18:00 or 19:00 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.

- **University of Namibia**, Windhoek. University Dutch department. 6 km from the centre. Website: http://www.unam.edu.na/faculty-of-humanities-and-social-sciences/language-and-literature-studies/undergraduate-qualifications/afrikaans-studies. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Source: https://www.ivn.nu

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