Best Online Dutch School for Children (Expat Families reviews 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 2025)

Why Families Choose Dutch for Kids

Since 2013, Dutch for Kids has been the leading online Dutch school for expat children. We began small, teaching only two children. Today, we are the largest and most trusted Dutch school abroad, with more than 300 lessons each week for children worldwide.

Families join us from every continent. Whether you live in Australia, Canada, Sweden, the USA, or even the Netherlands, Dutch for Kids keeps your child connected to Dutch language and culture.

👉 About half of our students live in the Netherlands. Some families join so their children can adjust more easily. Others need extra support to feel at home in their Dutch school. Many also want to keep the option open for their children to study in the Netherlands in the future.

What Sets Us Apart

This is why families choose Dutch for Kids:

✅ The first and largest online Dutch school for expat children
When I (Anouk) started in 2013, no one else was offering structured Dutch lessons online. Back then, internet connections in parts of Africa weren’t even strong enough for video calls, so we sometimes taught only by voice!

Today, technology makes it easy, but the heart of what we do — building real, lasting connections with children — has stayed the same.

✅ Personalized 1-on-1 lessons from preschool through secondary school (VMBO, HAVO, VWO)
Parents often tell us how much they value the personal attention their child receives.

Some children start with us in preschool and continue until they’re 18 years old — often with the same teacher every week. That teacher becomes a trusted guide, I sometimes almost feel like a family member. Sometimes, I meet up with families in person for a coffee and cake when they’re back in the Netherlands.

✅ Proven curriculum that sparks curiosity
We use our own colorful, thematic materials alongside Kern and Nieuwsbegrip (the same methods Dutch schools use).

For young children, we cover playful themes like firefighters, spring, or Sinterklaas. For older students, we explore Dutch history, animals, and how trains work — always starting from curiosity. Children often don’t even realize how much grammar, spelling, and vocabulary they’re learning, because they’re so engaged in the topic.

✅ Progress you can measure
We offer two assessments and detailed reports every year, so you know exactly how your child is doing compared to peers in Dutch schools.

For some families, this is essential; others prefer to skip testing, and that’s fine too. Everything is tailored to your child’s needs.

✅ International family focus
We understand expat life. Holidays, moves, or unexpected travel? No problem. Our flexible scheduling ensures lessons fit into your family’s rhythm.

What Parents Say

We receive heartfelt reviews all year round. Here are a few of our lovely reviews. You can find many more reviews from happy families here.

Parents often mention how proud they are when their children can suddenly chat with Dutch grandparents, feel confident in Dutch school, or get accepted into Dutch universities after years abroad.

What Children Say

Our students also have something to say about their Dutch lessons. They are often happy and proud of what they achieve — and for very different reasons. Some dream of studying in the Netherlands one day, others want to integrate smoothly into a Dutch (secondary) school, and many simply want to speak, read, and write better Dutch “just in case.”

Here are their stories:

For our students, Dutch lessons aren’t just about language. They’re about confidence, belonging, and keeping doors open for the future.

Examples of Our Lessons

Parents often ask: “What do the lessons actually look like?”

Here’s a glimpse of how we make Dutch learning both effective and enjoyable for children of all ages. Every lesson is 1-on-1, fully personalized, and designed to fit your child’s age, level, and goals.

👉 Important to know: During the free trial lesson, your child will always receive a regular lesson using the same materials and methods we use in our weekly program.

This way, you and your child immediately see what the lessons look like, how they are taught, and how engaging they are in practice.

Why Dutch for Kids is the Best Choice in 2025

While there are other platforms where you can find tutors, Dutch for Kids is unique:

1. We’re not just a tutoring marketplace, but a real online Dutch school. With live lessons, one-on-one, weekly with the same teacher.
2. Our team of teachers collaborates, observes each other’s lessons, and develops materials together. This guarantees the same high standard of education for every child.
3. Our thematic lessons are designed to surprise and delight — one week it’s about animals, the next about inventors or Dutch traditions. Hidden inside these engaging topics are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary skills your child needs for their age level.

Meet the teachers behind Dutch for Kids here.

That’s why Dutch for Kids is the most reliable and effective option for families who want their children to stay fluent in Dutch and connected to their roots.

👉 Curious how it works? Book a free trial lesson today and experience why so many expat families choose Dutch for Kids: