Elementary School Vancouver
This stream aligns with the Dutch Education system. Dutch groups 3 to 8 (Canada: Grade 1-6) are the primary school years for students. In these years we work with Dutch teaching methods and emphasize vocabulary, spelling, language skills, reading comprehension and writing.
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During the lessons various learning forms and Dutch teaching materials are used.
In group 3, students learn to read and write using the ‘Safe Learning to Read’ method.
From group 4 onward, 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.
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Yes, absolutely. After an intake appointment with the Director and teacher, the most suitable group will be found for you and the costs pro-rated based on when the student joins the class.
For the 2022-2023 school year, the cost is $1610 per year / $1820 if you register after July 1st 2022, for ~83 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.
These weekly lessons are for students who speak Dutch as a First Language. We also have courses in the Fraser Valley for Dutch as a Second Language, as well as online term courses for Dutch as a Second Language. Contact us if you want to discuss your specific situation.
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