Online Dutch Lessons for Children in the United States

Do you live in the United States and want your children to continue developing their Dutch?

Then you’re exactly in the right place. On this page, you’ll discover all the options for online Dutch lessons for children in the USA — from New York to Houston and from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

Thanks to our team of teachers living in different time zones, children can now take lessons in a very flexible way, exactly when it fits into your family’s rhythm.

How do Dutch lessons for children in the USA work?

Our Dutch lessons for children in the United States are fully online, playful, personal, and tailored to your child’s age, level, and needs.

Whenever I think about Dutch lessons in the US, I always think of Lily. Ten years ago, I started teaching her — she was a sweet little four-year-old living in Manhattan. Because the time difference was such a challenge back then, we usually did our lessons on Sundays. It was simply the only time that worked for both of us.

But things are completely different, and much more convenient now.
We now have a team of teachers in all the important time zones, which means children can follow their lessons at the time that works perfectly  for them.

Where do our teachers live?

• In San Francisco (like teacher Inge, who teaches children in Pacific Time)
• On Curaçao and the Caribbean islands, perfectly located between Europe and the US
• On the East Coast, close to New York, Boston and Washington D.C.
• And of course in the Netherlands, where teachers work with flexible schedules

Thanks to this, children in New York, Houston, Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver — or anywhere else in the US — can simply take their lessons in their own time zone: after school, early in the morning, or even on weekends if that suits better.

What can you expect from the lessons?

At Dutch for Kids, it’s not just about learning words or doing worksheets.
Our goal is to make your child feel safe, confident, and comfortable speaking Dutch — even if that feels a little exciting at first.

We see it often: children suddenly start using Dutch words on their own, proudly say “look mama, I can read this!”, or grab a Dutch book because their curiosity has awakened.
And that’s when you know they are ready to begin their Dutch lessons!

Whether your child may one day want to study or work in the Netherlands, or simply wants to chat more easily with grandparents and family — we help build that foundation in a warm and steady way.

We do this with:

• Individual online lessons fully tailored to your child’s pace and interests
• Experienced Dutch teachers who understand expat life and know exactly how to help children grow at a distance
• Playful and structured materials, so learning stays fun and effective
• Weekly progress, helping children gain more and more confidence
• Flexibility, because we know better than anyone how often schedules change for families living abroad

Every lesson feels like a little piece of the Netherlands — and your child can be completely themselves within it.

What options are available for Dutch lessons for children in the USA?

At Dutch for Kids, we teach children of all ages — from young learners to teenagers preparing for a possible return to the Netherlands.

We offer lessons for:

• Ages 4–6 preschool — playful, early Dutch learning
• Ages 7–12 children — reading, spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension
• Ages 12–18 secondary school — grammar, writing, texts, exam preparation, or support for returning to school in the Netherlands

The costs per package

The cost depends on the package that best suits your family. We offer:

• Single lessons
• Monthly packages
• Half-year or yearly packages (with a discount)
• Sibling discounts
• Special packages for NT2 learners or exam preparation

We’re happy to help you choose the package that fits your child’s goals and situation.

Why choose Dutch for Kids?

Parents in the US choose Dutch for Kids for many reasons:

• More than 10 years of experience working with expat children worldwide
• A team of teachers in multiple time zones, including the US and the Caribbean
• Flexible scheduling, perfect for busy American family life
• Individual lessons that help children progress quickly
• Warm communication and clear progress updates
• Hundreds of happy families in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and beyond
• And above all: children feel seen, supported, and understood

Children in the US truly flourish when they have a Dutch teacher who understands both their language and their expat world.

A free trial lesson for children in the United States

Curious what a Dutch lesson looks like?
Simply schedule a free trial lesson.

During the trial:

• you and your child meet the teacher
• we assess your child’s level
• we explain how scheduling works in your time zone
• and we answer all your questions about learning Dutch abroad