Driving School

Yes. Every lesson in this programme is given in English, from the free trial lesson to the final session before your exam. Your instructor explains Dutch traffic rules, road signs and exam expectations in plain English. That way you never have to guess what a correction means while you are driving. Many students also appreciate learning the Dutch terms for common signs along the way. You will see them on the road every day after you pass. The goal is that you feel at home in Dutch traffic, not just that you pass a test.

That depends on the country where your licence was issued. Some foreign licences can be exchanged for a Dutch one. In other cases you need to pass the CBR exams before you may drive here. The rules are set by Dutch authorities and differ per country, so please check your own situation with them first. We cannot decide this for you. What we can do is prepare you for the exams if you need them. Many experienced drivers still take a few lessons to get used to local traffic.

Code 78 appears on your licence when you pass the practical exam in an automatic car. It means you may only drive cars without a clutch pedal. For most expats that is no problem, because automatic cars are very common in the Netherlands. Should you want to drive a manual car later, you can remove the code. To do that, you pass a new practical exam in a manual car. Since Scoobz only teaches automatic, every student who passes with us receives code 78 on their licence.

Our English lessons follow the same packages as our Dutch automatic programme. Opfrissen costs €560 for 8 lesson hours, without an exam. Examenklaar costs €1,120 for 16 lesson hours plus the CBR practical exam. Compleet costs €2,046 for 24 lesson hours plus the exam, and you can pay in instalments. Zorgeloos is the most chosen package at €2,702. It includes 34 lesson hours, the exam, payment in instalments and help with fear of failure. All prices include VAT and there is no registration fee.

If your licence cannot be exchanged, you will need the CBR theory exam for licence B. It covers hazard perception, knowledge and insight. Once you pass, your theory certificate stays valid for one and a half years. Within that time you should pass your practical exam. Failing the practical exam does not mean redoing theory, as long as the certificate is still valid. Our driving school focuses on the practical lessons and exam. Ask through the form if you want advice on planning both parts.

The trial lesson is a relaxed first drive with your instructor. You get to know the car, the controls and the way we explain things. During the drive, the instructor watches how you handle steering, speed and basic traffic situations. Based on that, you get honest advice about the number of lessons you will probably need. There is no obligation to continue afterwards. Booking works through the form on our website. Choose a moment that suits you, and the instructor can pick you up at home, school or work.

Feeling nervous is completely normal, especially when traffic works differently from what you know. Help with fear of failure is part of how we teach. In practice that means starting on quieter roads and building up to busier junctions at your pace. Having one fixed instructor also helps, because you do not have to get used to someone new. Longer lessons of 90 or 120 minutes give you time to settle in before the harder parts. The Zorgeloos package includes specific support for students with exam anxiety.

There is no waiting list, so you can usually start right away. Signing up works through the form on our website, where you can plan a free trial lesson. Contact runs through that form only, which keeps all your details and appointments in one place. Mention in the form that you would like lessons in English. Also tell us your preferred times, since evening and weekend lessons are possible. In a hurry? A crash course is available for students who need their licence quickly.