Dutch Language School in The Hague

Kickstart School, The Hague:
Kickstart School is a Dutch language school in The Hague, centrally located at Laan Copes van Cattenburch 86 in a beautiful 19th century building. We provide Dutch language & English language courses to students at all levels - from total beginners to advanced.

In all Kickstart courses, except for the exam courses, the emphasis placed is on verbal communication during the lesson. Writing can be part of the home work. In the exam courses, we also spend lesson time on writing.

Listening exercises are an integral part of all lessons. The ideal / maximum group size is 8 for day groups, and between 8 to 10 students for evening groups. For Au Pair groups, we take 10-12 students.

Our Dutch language courses usually take 24 hours to complete spread over 4 to 14 weeks. Our NT2 Staatsexamen exam preparation course takes 35 hours. At the end of the course, you receive a Certificate of Attendance if you have attended at least 80% of the program. We also offer private Dutch lessons and corporate Dutch language training.

Beginners Dutch Courses:
- Starterpack for Beginners (24 hours)
- Basic Dutch course for Au Pairs (24 hours)

Intermediate Dutch Courses:
- Stepping Stone I (24 hours)
- Stepping Stone II (24 hours)
- Stepping Stone III (24 hours) 
(including Intermediate Dutch for Au Pairs) 
- NT2 Exam preparation Programme I (18 hours)

Advanced Dutch Courses:
- NT2 Exam preparation (35 hours)
- Digital Writing courses (24 hours)
- Business Digital Writing Course
- Dutch Culture & Conversation classes (24 hours)

Further Dutch Language Courses:
- Corporate Customised Dutch Courses
- Private Dutch Lessons
- Summer Dutch Courses

We also provide English language tuition.

7 Good Reasons to choose Kickstart for your Education:
1. Dedicated teaching staff most of whom have been expatriates themselves
2. Tailored learning materials
3. Small groups with plenty of scope to get to know other students
4. Wide selection of courses with regular start dates
5. Central location
6. High quality spacious classrooms
7. Competitive prices

Over 1000 satisfied customers from all over The Netherlands have already taken a course at Kickstart.

I have been in the Netherlands for about six months and arrived not knowing any of the Dutch language or much about Dutch culture. Kickstart School has been the ideal place for me to learn. It is easy to get to with a tram stop outside.

Importantly, the teachers are very helpful and friendly and have always gone the "extra mile" to help me learn in a positive way. Their teaching is practical with elements that can immediately be applied to everyday living situations with neighbors, shopping, in restaurants or cafes, travel on the trains and with services such as the doctor or utility companies. Included in the lessons are cultural aspects of living in the Netherlands that make learning Dutch dynamic and fun; you learn the language and about the place and the people!

The teachers at Kickstart were genuinely pleased to teach me. They took an active interest in my progress and provided valuable customized sessions that maintained my strengths and developed my weaknesses; all in a patient fun and and friendly style. I have no hesitation in recommending Kickstart School for learning "Nederlandse taal!"
- Graeme, Dentist from New Zealand

Student Quotes:
"Good value for your money"

"Small classes and a very nice atmosphere."

"Good mix of speaking, reading and listening skills"

"The beginners Dutch course offers good “survival” Dutch , covering a good range of situations"

"A good introduction to the Dutch Language and makes it easier to a have a quick start to life in the Netherlands."

"The course is designed in a very interactive manner – keeps you involved all the time."

"Great preparation for the NT2 exam, all the course material is very relevant."

"Each lesson was valuable in exposing us to the Dutch life and language."

"Very good mix of students, makes the classes more interesting."

"Comfortable and very nice classrooms, excellent course material, good environment."

Our school is located at Laan Copes van Cattenburch 86 in a beautiful 19th century building with spacious classrooms. It is easy to reach by public transport. Tram 9 stops in front of our school. We are 3 stops away from Central Station. The stop is called "Laan Copes van Cattenburgh". Bus 13 and 22 stop close by.

From Wassenaar - take Bus 43 and tram 9    Time: +/- 30 minutes
From Voorburg - take Train to Central Station and then tram 9    Time: /- 25 minutes
From Belgisch Park - take Tram 9    Time:  +/- 15 minutes
From Statenkwartier - take Tram 17    Time:  +/- 25 minutes