WANT TO LEARN
DUTCH?
THE FUN WAY?
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SLIM DUTCH!
This is your answer to learning Dutch in an interactive, fun, and real life environment
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SIGN UPS OPEN ON JUNE 16TH
Our Courses
Beginner
Focus on practical, conversational Dutch that will give you a strong foothold in the language
No prior experience required
The course fee is €265
Intermediate
Focus on real-life practice and conversational Dutch as well as deepening grammar and vocabulary knowledge
Basic Dutch knowledge required
The course fee is €285
Advanced
Focus on improvising conversation, complicated phrases and approaching basic fluency
Intermediate Dutch knowledge required
The course fee is €295
Info
NO PHONES OR LAPTOPS are used during the classes
FREE BEER, WINE, COFFEE, TEA, SODA is provided
Expect the unexpected, this is not your average Dutch school
Our classes are all in-person and taught in Amsterdam at Kropaarstraat 12
The course has been crafted by a Dutch native (Luc Van Niftrik) and a British immigrant (Felix Faillace).
Teaching focus is placed upon:
Interaction, Practicing Conversation, and Building Confidence.There are many extra parts and wildcards to keep it interesting.
Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive an official Slim Dutch Certificate.
Do you work for a large company? You may be able to get the cost covered with your education budget!
Reviews
We have the highest student satisfaction scores out of all language schools in the NL.
We asked our students to what extent (1 - 10) they agree with the following statements.
These are the average scores of our 1000+ Slim Dutch graduates:
“I enjoyed Slim Dutch”
9.49/10
“I learned a lot about Dutch culture during Slim Dutch”
9.02/10
“I learned a lot about the Dutch language during Slim Dutch”
8.25/10
“I made a lot of friends during Slim Dutch”
7.81/10
Don’t believe how great we are?
Read about it in the papers!
FAQs
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Anyone who wants to speak Dutch and have fun doing it. Whether you're just getting started or already know a bit—Slim Dutch is for expats, students, professionals, adventurers… basically, if you want to feel more at home in the Netherlands, you're in the right place.
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At Slim Dutch, you don’t just learn Dutch—you live it. We skip the textbooks and dive into real conversations, fun games, and cultural stories that help the language stick. You’ll laugh, talk, play, and connect—with teachers and classmates alike. No laptops, just people. We keep it social, interactive, and gezellig. And yes, drinks are on us.
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Classes take place in either:
📍 Amsterdam – Kropaarstraat 12
📍 The Hague – Helena van Doeverenplantsoen 3Each course runs for 5 or 9 weeks, with classes taking place in the evenings.
Exact days and times depend on the group—but don’t worry, you’ll get all the details when you sign up. -
Each course page gives you a good idea of what to expect at every level. Still not sure? No stress!
Just give us a call and tell us a bit about your Dutch—we're happy to help you find the perfect fit.
📞 +31 6 1176 2270
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Definitely. Slim Dutch is a part of Slim Radio—so you’re always welcome at any of the radio’s events. Think music, culture, good vibes. Just check out the Radio page for what’s coming up.
And don’t miss the GFTC (Grand Final Tournament Competition): our legendary final event (usually on Saturdays) where students from all levels come together for one big Dutch-speaking showdown. There’s a diploma, friendly competition, and lots of gezelligheid.