SchoolThe HagueNetherlands
Direct Dutch Institute
Specialized Dutch courses for highly educated expats and professionals since 1985.
Why choose Direct Dutch Institute: Online Dutch courses accessible from anywhere. Covers A1 to A2 to B1 to B2 levels. Highly rated in our directory.
At a glance
Type
School
Location
The Hague · Netherlands
Format
Online · In person
CEFR levels
A1 · A2 · B1 · B2
Key facts
Researched 2026-06-10Founded
1985
Based
The Hague, Netherlands
Pricing
Group courses from EUR 480 (8 weeks, 1 lesson/week) to EUR 780 (B1 or B2, 12 weeks); Beginners A1/A2 EUR 645 (7 weeks, 2 lessons/week); 2-week intensives EUR 865 to EUR 1,395; private lessons (rate not publicly listed)
Formats
in-person, online live, private 1-on-1, in-company
Levels
A0/A1 to B2, with separate speaking and writing courses at B1+, plus NT2-II exam training in-company
Best for
Expats, international students and highly educated professionals in the Netherlands wanting a speaking-first method
Long-established Hague language school operating since 1985 with a strong reputation among internationals. It maintains positive Google reviews (above 4.5 over the past year), with students praising small class sizes and patient, engaging teachers. The Direct Dutch method was selected by the University of California Berkeley for its students of Dutch.
- One of the longest-running Dutch-for-internationals schools in The Hague
- Uses its own immersive Direct Dutch method prioritising speaking and listening
- Direct Dutch method selected by UC Berkeley for its Dutch students
- Small classes: max 6 online, 8 in-person
- Offers 2-week intensives plus film clubs, book clubs and cultural activities
Best for
Business DutchNT2
Sources & verification
Official: https://directdutch.com
Listings on The Dutch Directory are sourced from official registers (Blik op Werk, DUO, Staatsexamen NT2, CNaVT), institution websites, and verified expat platforms. How we rank.
Articles & updates (12)
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