Learning a foreign language
Dutch courses in Brussels
What are the best ways to learn Dutch in Brussels?
- The different possibilities of Dutch courses in Brussels
- Dutch language courses in social promotion schools
- Dutch courses in private schools
- Dutch courses for social organisations
- Dutch courses for job seekers in Brussels
- Dutch courses in Woluwe
- Dutch courses in Brussels for children and teenagers
- Want to learn or improve your foreign language skills?
There are many ways to learn Dutch in Brussels!
Brussels offers a wide range of Dutch language courses through social organisations, social promotion schools and private schools.
Don’t say Brussels, say Brussels! Dutch is one of the 2 official languages of our beautiful capital. This unique blend of Dutch and French is what makes our capital so charming, giving it those Brussels words that blend the 2 languages so well.
Dutch is essential for working in Brussels, where being bilingual or even trilingual is almost indispensable, whether in large companies, in administration or in commerce and services.
The different possibilities of Dutch courses in Brussels
Where can I find Dutch courses in Brussels and its 19 communes?
A wide range of Dutch language courses are available in Brussels:
- Dutch courses in private schools
- Actiris Dutch courses for job seekers
- Dutch courses at social promotion schools
- Dutch courses in social organisations
- Dutch courses for children and teenagers
You can also opt for Dutch lessons with an online teacher, which means you don’t have to travel far from home, and can benefit from the best lessons wherever you are.
Dutch language courses in social promotion schools
Social promotion schools only offer Dutch language courses for adults. They can be organised during the day or in the evening. Each course is tailored to your level of Dutch.
Your skills are tested at the end of each module to obtain a certificate that gives you access to the next level.
These courses are generally offered at reduced prices, or even free of charge, making them very affordable.
There are 16 social promotion establishments in the Brussels area: Anderlecht (1070), Auderghem (1160), Bruxelles (1000), Etterbeek (1040), Evere (1140), Ixelles, (1050), Jette (1090), Molenbeek-Saint-Jean (1080), Saint Gilles (1060), Schaerbeek (1030), Uccle 1180, Woluwe Saint Lambert (1200), Woluwe-Saint-pierre (1150).
Dutch courses in private schools
Private schools offer Dutch courses for adults as well as for children and teenagers.
The range of courses on offer is extremely varied, with flexible timetables and different intensities, from a few hours a week to intensive weeks of Dutch lessons. Some courses are organized à la carte with a private Dutch teacher.
Private schools operate in smaller groups of 4 to 7 people and offer experienced teachers.
If you’re working and have a busy schedule, the flexible Dutch courses offered by private schools are sure to fit your schedule.
CLL is a private school that stands out for its tailor-made support adapted to your needs, guaranteeing you progress in your ability to speak English. This method is the best way to make the most of the time you invest in your Dutch language training.
This à la carte offer is available at a higher price than the social security system.
Some private schools also offer online courses via videoconferencing, so I don’t have to go to classes that are sometimes located far from where I live.
Dutch courses for job seekers in Brussels
What Dutch language courses are available to jobseekers?
Jobseekers living in the Brussels-Capital region benefit from Actiris Dutch language courses tailored to their needs.
If you’re an Actiris job seeker, you’ll benefit from language vouchers which give access to courses specially designed for you. These courses will be perfectly adapted to your job search:
- help in preparing for a job interview in Dutch ;
- writing a cover letter and CV in Dutch ;
- preparation for Dutch level test exams ;
- courses on a range of specialised professional subjects: business English, trade relations, etc.
Job seekers benefit from these training courses with private schools. CLL is a partner school in the “Actiris Chèque Langues” project.
Find out here how you can benefit from CLL’s job seeker courses.
Dutch courses in Woluwe
Ideally located outside the center of Brussels, CLL has an easily accessible language center with classrooms perfectly suited to learning Dutch in small groups.
CLL Woluwe is easily accessible by public transport and the Alma metro, right next to Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc.
It welcomes adults, children and teenagers who want to learn Dutch and make effective progress. Participants benefit from the support of experienced teachers and a teaching team available around the clock.
The centre is within easy reach of all nearby municipalities: Brussels Capital, Etterbeek, Auderghem, Watermael-Boisfort, Uccle, Woluwe Saint Pierre, Jette, Schaerbeek, Saint Gilles and Ixelles. It’s also easily accessible from Flemish Brabant.
Dutch courses in Brussels for children and teenagers.
What Dutch language courses are available for children and teenagers in Brussels?
Whether you want to introduce your children to Dutch as early as 3rd kindergarten, or provide your teenagers with tutoring, Brussels and its 19 communes offer a wide range of solutions.
Customised Dutch courses are available in a variety of formats:
- Dutch lessons with a group teacher on Wednesday afternoons, early evenings or weekends;
- Dutch lessons with a private teacher;
- language courses during the school vacations;
- online Dutch courses accessible without having to travel.
Want to learn or improve your foreign language skills?
CLL is Belgium’s largest language school. Tens of thousands of adults, children and teenagers have been trained using CLL’s unique methods.
The CLL teaching team offers tailor-made support for each student, enabling them to dare to speak the language of their choice.
Over 17 languages are taught by a team of experienced teachers.
Dutch courses for social organizations
Numerous organizations and NPOs offer Dutch language courses for specific target groups, as well as for the general public.
These are classic Dutch courses with a fixed timetable, usually targeted to specific audiences and needs. We’ll be back with basic Dutch courses and conversation tables.
These Dutch courses are generally very affordable, or even free.