Study Club: Learn Dutch Together!
Meet up weekly with the same group to really study Dutch together. Work through textbooks, practice exercises, help each other with tricky grammar, and build your vocabulary – all while making friends who are on the same language learning journey as you!
Important: This is not a lesson – it’s a study group where you take initiative and learn from each other.
Study Club vs Courses
Both our courses and study clubs are great ways to improve your Dutch! Here’s how they differ, so you can choose what works best for you:
| Our Courses | Study Club |
| 🧑🏫 Professional teacher present | 🧑🧑🧒🧒 No teacher – you learn together |
| 💬 Focus on communication & speaking skills | 📖 Focus on grammar, vocabulary & exam preparation |
| 💰 Pay for a course | ⭐️ Included for free in the Enthusiast membership |
| 8️⃣ 8-week course, then continue at a higher level | 6️⃣ 6-week blocks, with possibility to continue in the same group |
What happens in a study club session?
Each week we meet at the Dutch Language Café to study together. There’s no teacher – this is about peer learning and supporting each other. You’re expected to take initiative! Sometimes there’s a native speaker helping, but not always.
Example session:
- Catch up – Everyone shares a story from their week in Dutch!
- Study together – Do exercises from the textbook: reading, listening, speaking, writing
- Vocabulary recap – Share new words in the WhatsApp group
A big perk of joining a study club is that you see the same people each week and build real social connections!
It is not uncommon for studieclub members to become friends and start meeting up outside of the sessions! And occasionally studying together on a ‘terrasje’ or ‘op het strand’ is also possible 😉
What should you bring?
Just a notebook! Some materials are available at the café. What the group will study together is decided in the first session.
Membership Required
To join the study club, you need to be an Enthusiast member.*
The study club is one of the many perks included in your Enthusiast membership. As an Enthusiast member you also get:
- Unlimited free entry to all community events
- 10% discount on drinks in the café
- Access to members-only WhatsApp community
- And more!
*The first time, you can get a free ticket to try it out before you commit :)
Want to help as a native speaker?
If Dutch is your native language, you’re always welcome to join and help! No membership needed – just sign up for a club below. It’s fun to support people learning your language, and we’re always grateful for your help :)
How it works
Commitment & Schedule
- 6-week blocks: When you sign up, you commit to the full 6 weeks
- Frequency: Some study clubs meet once per week, others twice per week – check the specific study club you’re interested in
- WhatsApp groups: After the first session, you’ll be added to the general Studieclubs WhatsApp and your specific group chat. Let others know if you’re running late or can’t make it
- Break & renewal: After 6 weeks there’s a one-week break, then you can sign up for the next block
- Consistency matters: It’s important you can attend most sessions to keep up with the group
- Try first: Of course, you can first give it a try and see if it’s for you before fully committing!
Location
Studieclubs take place at the Dutch Language Café in the city centre: Herengracht 13A, 2511EG, The Hague (right next to The Hague Central Station).
Cost
Free for Enthusiast members! ✨
It’s always nice if you buy a drink to support the café during your session.
Dutch Level
We have study clubs for various levels and purposes. Our study clubs are typically organized as:
- A2-B1 level – For those who know the basics
- B1-B2 level – Intermediate learners
- B2+ level – Advanced learners
- Exam preparation – For Staatsexamen II or Inburgeringexamens
Check the list of upcoming study clubs below to see which one matches your level!
If you’re a complete beginner, we recommend starting with our Basics course or the Beginners Club first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sign up for a Study Club!
Do you already speak Dutch quite well, but still feel like your grammar and vocabulary need a bit of a boost? That’s why we want to come together to really study the language. This isn’t a class, but a study group where we help and learn from each other
Don’t see anything at your level or a time that suits you? Fill in this anonymous form to request new studieclubs!
September 2026
Session 1 Studieclub B1-B2 ‘Tompouce’ | Thursdays @ 18:30 📝
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Dutch level
B1 (and aiming for B2!)
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Extra info:
Every Thursday 18:30 - 20:00, for 6 weeks.
- Dutch level B1 (and aiming for B2!)
- Extra info: Every Thursday 18:30 - 20:00, for 6 weeks.
Session 1 Studieclub B2-C1 ‘Koffiebroodjes’ | Sundays @ 11:00 📝
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Dutch level
B2 (and aiming for C1!)
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Extra info:
Every Sunday 11:00-12:30, for 6 weeks.
- Dutch level B2 (and aiming for C1!)
- Extra info: Every Sunday 11:00-12:30, for 6 weeks.