About us

The Duyfkenschool provides Dutch language lessons in a school-like setting for children aged 2.5 to 12 years. Our students attend regular Australian primary schools across Brisbane and surrounding areas, and they come together on Wednesday afternoons to work on developing their Dutch language skills.

For children growing up abroad, acquiring Dutch language proficiency is an additional challenge. As parents, we make a great effort to teach Dutch, but there are many English-language influences such as daycare, playgroups, friends, and English-language television. Many children also grow up in bilingual families, and within the household – especially during primary school years – conversations often focus on everyday life.
Support from a school that offers a variety of themes, combined with playing and learning together with other children, helps children expand their vocabulary.

The goal of NTC (Dutch language and culture) education is to align with the education system in the Netherlands. Following the Dutch curriculum through the NOB learning pathways and using an assessment system (Cito) provides a strong reference framework for maintaining the quality and level of education. For children who return to the Netherlands, this helps ensure a smooth transition into the Dutch school system.

Founded in 2008

The Duyfkenschool was founded in 2008.