“Mom, did you know…?”

That’s what we love hearing during our lessons.

Not:

• “Do I have to?”
• “How much longer?”
• “Is it almost over?”

But:

• curiosity
• excitement
• wonder

At Dutch for Kids, we believe one thing very strongly:

Every child wants to learn.
You just have to offer it in the right way.

And that’s exactly where our vision begins.

Online Dutch Lessons for Children — But Truly Engaging

We offer online Dutch lessons for children living abroad.

Via Google Meet, we meet Dutch expat children from all over the world each week, as well as families who are preparing to relocate to the Netherlands from abroad. But what we do goes far beyond “language practice on a screen.”

We:

• bring the Netherlands into their homes
• connect language with culture
• link current events to vocabulary
• turn every lesson into an experience

Because language isn’t learned through endless worksheets.

Language is learned through meaning.

Development-Oriented Learning — What That Means for Us

Yes, we use structured methods.

For Grade 1 (Group 3) we work with Veilig Leren Lezen.
For Grades 3–6 (Groups 5–8) we use Taal Actief.
For secondary school students, we use KERN.
And for non-Dutch speakers starting from zero, we developed our own curriculum.

But we are not limited by methods.

We believe in:

• theme-based learning
• connecting to a child’s interests
• discussing current Dutch news
• encouraging curiosity
• learning through intrinsic motivation

One week we might explore a Jeugdjournaal topic.
Another week we discuss King’s Day.
Or space missions.
Or sports.
Or sustainability.

Children don’t just learn Dutch.

They stay connected to their Dutch identity.

And when you’re raising children abroad, that connection matters deeply.

Fully Personalized, Individual Lessons

No child is the same.
So why should education be?

We carefully listen to:

• interests
• strengths
• learning style
• pace
• family situation

Together with parents and children, we set clear and motivating goals.

Yes, we work with a reward system — not to create pressure, but to build ownership and consistency.

Children start to feel:

“I can do this.”
“I am improving.”
“I own the language.”

Our Goal — A Smooth Return to the Netherlands

Many of our families live abroad temporarily.
Others have lived internationally for generations.

Whatever your situation, one thing is essential:

When your child returns to the Netherlands,
they should transition smoothly.

Into primary school.
Into secondary school.
Into university.

Without language gaps.
Without insecurity.
Without stress.

That is our mission.

Preparing for a Move to the Netherlands

Not all of our families are returning.

Some are preparing for something new.

A relocation.
A new job.
A fresh start in the Netherlands.

And with that comes one important question:

“How do we prepare our child for Dutch school?”

For English-speaking or international families, learning Dutch before moving can make an enormous difference.

It helps children:

• feel more confident
• integrate faster
• make friends more easily
• understand classroom instructions
• feel less overwhelmed in the first months

Whether your child already speaks some Dutch or is starting from zero — we create a personalized learning path that prepares them step by step.

Because moving countries is already a big transition.

Language should not be an extra stress factor.

More Than Just Language Lessons

We don’t offer standard online tutoring.

We offer:

• confidence
• connection to Dutch culture
• academic readiness
• strong language skills
• joy in learning

And perhaps most importantly:

Curiosity.

Our Vision

To provide engaging online Dutch lessons for children
that spark curiosity — and keep it alive —
so they continue discovering the Dutch language and culture week after week.

Because learning should never feel like an obligation.

It should feel like an adventure.