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Lessons and language schools in Amsterdam

Dutch and English teachers and language schools in Amsterdam, ranked on real reviews.

Top education businesses in Amsterdam

Covering Amsterdam and nearby areas

  • Amsterdam

What people in Amsterdam actually said

10

Gian

Amsterdam, May 2026

I’ve been at A'DAM.works since August last year, started with a flex desk for 2 months and then switched to a fixed desk. I really like the community and the space: great amenities, nice location, always clean, great coffee, fresh fruit, and clean dishes. Communication is easy, I have a direct WhatsApp and Nienke and the team reply quickly, and when I once had an invoice issue the finance team got back to me fast. The only downside is the call boxes can be a bit dark, and the price is on the higher side but feels fair for the community and location.

10

Anonymous

Amsterdam, Aug 2026

I got some help from Monica during a very busy period, with a lot of family stuff and work stuff piling on. It was really useful to be able to voice what I needed outside of everything, and she was there to hear it out, be a sounding board, and help me reframe things and approach the anxiety that comes when life stuff piles on at the same time. She created a very calming environment and did not dismiss anything, which I really liked. Also, being an expat with family far away, she really understood that and helped me reframe certain things.

9

Pieter

Amsterdam, Sep 2026

I’ve been working with Max and the team for a few years, and we did a lot of renovations with them, including an entire house. The service they provide is very good, very professional, always on the work, very clean and very organized. Communication was perfect and everything was okay with appointments. They do charge a lot of money for it, but you do get what you pay for.

What to know about education & lessons in Amsterdam

Amsterdam makes it very easy to avoid learning Dutch, which is exactly why people stall for years. Everyone switches to English the moment they hear an accent. Courses here are usually sold per level rather than per hour, so compare what a whole level costs rather than an hourly rate. Ask your employer too, since a lot of companies will pay for lessons and people simply never ask.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth learning Dutch if everyone speaks English?
For daily life you can manage without it. For paperwork, contracts, your children's school and feeling less like a visitor, it changes things. Start before you convince yourself it is too late.
How are language courses priced?
Per level or per block of lessons, not per hour. A group course is much cheaper per hour than one-to-one, and intensive weeks cost considerably more. Many schools offer a free intake or level check, so use it.
Are prices in Amsterdam quoted with or without BTW?
Check, because it varies. A price quoted to a consumer should already include BTW, and most trades show it that way, but plenty of price lists are still written excluding it. The rate is 21% on most work, though labour on a home more than two years old is taxed at 9%, and so are sports and fitness classes.
How do I check a business in Amsterdam is properly registered?
Ask for the KvK number and look it up in the Chamber of Commerce register, which is free and public. It tells you the business exists, what it is registered to do and how long it has been trading. Anyone who will not give you that number is telling you something useful.
How are businesses ranked here?
On their reviews, and every review is phone-verified, which means we confirm the person actually used the business before it goes live. Nobody can pay to move up the list.
How much do english teachers cost in Amsterdam?
A private English tutor in Amsterdam costs about €30 to €60 an hour in person, from €19.50 online, and a group course runs €219 to €380.
How much do dutch language schools cost in Amsterdam?
Dutch courses in Amsterdam are priced per level, about €471 to €625 for 13 lessons and an exam, while private one to one lessons run €50 to €100 an hour.