Dutch Private Lessons

Frequently asked questions

• How can I start with the private lessons?
  Once you know which package you would like, you need to fill in the registration form. After you have filled in the registration form, we will select a teacher based on your availability, level and needs. This can take up to 5 working days. Once we have selected a teacher, we will propose you a possible lesson schedule and starting date. When everything is set, the teacher will contact you a few days before the start of the course to discuss your goals, assess your level and discuss the lesson schedule (if needed). We will send the invoice before the first lesson.
• When can I start with the private lessons?
  Normally we need 5 working days to arrange everything. 
• Can I choose my lesson schedule myself?
  Yes, you can arrange the lesson schedule together with the teacher, taking into account the availability of the rooms on our location (if lessons are given at our location). With the Regular, Semi-Intensive and Intensive-Custom packages you arrange your lesson schedule in advance. With the Flexible package you can schedule the lesson every week for the next week.
• Can I change my lesson schedule once I have started with the lessons already?
  You can change the lesson schedule in consultation with the teacher once free of charge. In case your current teacher doesn’t fit your new availability, we can select a new teacher for you. After the first time, every change of schedule costs € 50,00. 
• Can I have lessons in the evenings or weekend?
  Yes it’s possible to have lessons on Saturdays or Sundays as well. If you would like to have lessons at our location in the evenings, this is normally possible until 19:15h due to group courses in the evening.
• What is the duration of the lessons?
  For the Regular and Semi-Intensive packages the lessons normally take 2 hours. But if you would like to have shorter or longer lessons, this is possible as well.
  For the Flexible and Intensive-Custom packages you can choose the duration and frequency of the lessons yourself. The minimum duration of the lessons is 90 minutes though (for Skype lessons 60 minutes).
• Do the prices include books or other study material?
  Books are not included in the prices. However, since the private lessons are adjusted to the needs of every student, it’s not always needed to use a book. All the other study materials are included. 
• My employer pays for the private lessons. Can you send the invoice on the name of my employer?
  Yes of course! You can give us the details in the registration form, so we can send you the invoice on the name of your employer.
• Will there be homework given with the private lessons?
  That depends on what you prefer. If you prefer receiving homework, the teacher can give you homework after each lesson.
• I don’t know my level, is that a problem?
  Not at all! Before the first lesson the teacher will contact you to discuss the goals and to check your level. It’s not needed to have a special intake to determine your level with the private lessons.
• What happens when my package is finished?
  For the Regular, Semi-Intensive and Intensive-Custom packages you can just let us know and choose a new package again.
  With the Flexible package you can just continue with the lessons after the first 8 hours, without giving notice. We will send an invoice monthly for the extra hours taken that month.
• Can I have the lessons at my home or office?
  Yes this is possible. However, there might be extra costs involved based on the location of your home or office. You can see the extra costs for every postal code here or in the registration form.