# Learn Dutch in Zagreb, Croatia

> Within 40 km of Zagreb (Europe): 1 university Dutch department and 1 civic integration exam location.

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Data as of 2026-10-25, 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 Zagreb?**
Yes. Sveučilište u Zagrebu.

**Can I take the CNaVT Dutch exam in Zagreb?**
No CNaVT exam centre within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Filozofska fakulteta Univerze v Ljubljani in Ljubljana (117 km).

**Is there a Dutch school for children in Zagreb?**
No Dutch school for children within 40 km in the public lists. The nearest is Nederlandse school Steiermark. in Graz (145 km).

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

**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/croatia

**What is the time difference between Zagreb and the Netherlands?**
Zagreb keeps the same clock time as the Netherlands all year. A lesson at 19:00 in Zagreb is at 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.

- **Sveučilište u Zagrebu**, Zagreb. University Dutch department. 2 km from the centre. Website: http://www.ffzg.unizg.hr/german/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=45. Odsjek za germanistiku. Source: https://www.ivn.nu

## 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 Zagreb**, Zagreb. Civic integration exam location. Website: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/croatia. If you live outside Europe, it may not be possible to take your civic integration exam in Croatia due to current high demand.. Source: https://www.netherlandsworldwide.nl/civic-integration-exam-abroad/croatia

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