During the lessons various learning forms and Dutch teaching materials are used.
In group 2 we work with the ‘Treasury’ teaching method. This teaching method fits in seamlessly with our ‘Uk & Puk’ toddler method.
In group 3, students learn to read and write using the ‘Safe Learning to Read’ method.
From group 4 onwards, the students work in the ‘Language Active’ method where all language components come together.

All teaching methods are in line with the core objectives of Dutch education.

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.