Elementary School Fraser Valley
Following the popularity of our Dutch for Kids Intro class, De Esdoorn is offering a new full school year course in the Fraser Valley!
Contact us for more information
This course is geared for children in the Fraser Valley and beyond who want to learn Dutch as a 2nd language.
2022-2023
For the 2022-2023 school year we have group lessons at two locations and online:
Group lessons Vancouver
Where: Martin Luther Church, 505 East 46th Ave, Vancouver
When: Weekly lessons on Thursdays from 4-6:15pm, plus 5 cultural days on Saturdays
Who: Children who speak and understand Dutch, age 2.5-5 (preschool and kindergarten) age 6-14 years old (elementary school group).
Group lessons Fraser Valley
Where: Maddaugh Elementary, 19405 76 Ave, Surrey
When: Weekly lessons on Wednesdays from 4-6 pm, plus 5 cultural days on Saturdays
Who: Children who want to learn Dutch, age 2.5-5 (preschool and kindergarten) age 6-12 years old (elementary school group).
Group lessons online – Dutch as a first language
De Esdoorn also offers school year long online group lessons that follow our primary school Dutch program. When there is enough interest in a particular grade, we form weekly 1.5 hour online classes in small groups of 3-5 students.
Group lessons online – Dutch as a second language “Dutch Kids Online”
These 10-week term lessons are geared to children across Canada who are learning Dutch as a 2nd language.
Where: Online lessons
When: Children age 4-6: Saturday morning 8:00-9:00am PST
Children age 7-11: Saturday morning 9:00-10:00 PST
Who: Children across Canada who speak a bit of Dutch and would like to improve their speaking, reading and writing abilities.
For the 2022-2023 school year, the cost is $1610 per year / $1820 if you register after July 1st 2022, for ~74 lesson hours plus 5 Dutch cultural days.
If a student joins later in the school year, the cost is pro-rated based on when the student joins the class.
Yes, absolutely. The costs pro-rated based on when the student joins the class.
These weekly lessons are for students who are learning Dutch as a Second Language. We also have courses in the Vancouver for Dutch as a First Language, as well as online term courses for Dutch as a Second Language. Contact us if you want to discuss your specific situation.
While you are dropping off and picking up your child you are very welcome to come and see the class (if you meet our health requirements – see COVID Safety Plan). But when class starts, parents are expected to leave the class.
If there are special circumstances that make it important for you to be in the classroom as parents, we can always talk about this.
De Esdoorn is now offering Dutch lessons in Toronto!
De Esdoorn would like to start a Dutch language program for teenagers
A new school year long course in the Fraser Valley for Dutch as a Second Language.
Online Dutch lessons for group 6, Dutch as a first language (NT1)
Aligns with Dutch Education system Groups 3-8 (Canada: Grade 1-6)
Dutch as a first language.
Dutch as a second language.
Taylor-made lessons for individuals or small groups at your house, office or online across Canada.
Dutch as a 2nd language, students don’t need to speak or understand Dutch
Dutch as a 2nd language, students don’t need to speak or understand Dutch
Learn and play in Dutch with your friends this summer