A Dutch language school in Vancouver's Lower Mainland

De Esdoorn is een Nederlandse Taal- en Cultuurschool in Vancouver en omgeving in de Canadese provincie British Columbia. De school werd in 2015 opgericht en is geregistreerd als non-profit organisatie ‘De Esdoorn – Dutch Language and Culture School Society’.

In 2019, we became the first Dutch school in Canada licensed by Dutch Education Worldwide (NOB – Nederlands Onderwijs in het Buitenland).

De Esdoorn is more than just a language school — we are a community who celebrates our traditions together!

Our core values

Letter_groepen_IMG-20190202-WA0034_crop Sharing the Dutch language
Learn another language and think in new ways
foodtruck_koningsdag Connecting with heritage
Root yourself in rich Dutch traditions
Fietstocht_groep_achter_IMG_20190602_104256 Bringing families together
All aboard! Activities for all ages
Vriendschappoppetjes Building a strong community
A sense of belonging and membership
120
lesuren per jaar
5
cultuurdagen per jaar
350
Nederlandse leesboeken
2
lokaties...en groeiende
3
teachers...and growing!

Meet our Staff

Our qualified native Dutch teaching staff can teach all levels of Dutch, and all ages

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Schooldirecteur
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Hoofdleerkracht
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Leerkracht
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Leerkracht

Certifications

We need your help!

Do you love growing a small organization into its full potential?

Do you love working with children? 

  • De Esdoorn team (teacher role, class assistant, substitute teacher)
  • Board of De Esdoorn (on a voluntary basis)
  • Volunteer (in the classroom, supporting the Board / coordinator, social media)