Build your basics.
Greetings, pronunciation, numbers, family and everyday conversations. Small steps that make Dutch feel less unfamiliar.
Pre-A1 Foundation
FOR FILIPINA–DUTCH COUPLES
A little Dutch.
A big step
closer.
From your first Dutch word to your A1 exam.
Learn with Rachel, and find your next step
towards life together in the Netherlands.
Filipina teacherOnline, one-to-oneStart at your level
A new language.
A little less distance.
A little less distance.
Hoi, ik ben Rachel!Hi, I’m Rachel.
Your teacher. Your pace.Simple steps, from the very beginning.
BIG PLANS. SMALL, CLEAR STEPS.
Where are you on the path?01VisitMeet in the Netherlands02PlanUnderstand your route03LearnBuild your Dutch04PassTake your A1 exam05ApplyPrepare your MVV06PrepareGet ready to leave07ArriveStart life together
Every couple’s route is different. Start where you are. Remember: apply for your MVV within 1 year of passing the complete A1 exam. ↗
WHEREVER YOU ARE RIGHT NOW
There’s a next step
for your story.
Just starting out? Already making plans?
You don’t have to figure everything out at once.
MEET THE A1 PATH
Your first words.
Your exam prep.
One learning path.
Build a foundation first. Then focus on the exam.
Rachel helps you start at the right place.
Focus on your A1 exam.
Reading. Speaking. Knowledge of Dutch society. Targeted practice for all three parts of the exam abroad.
A1 Exam Preparation
VOOR DE NEDERLANDSE PARTNER
Jullie doen dit samen.
Zij leert Nederlands. Jij weet wat jullie stap voor stap regelen.
LESS SEARCHING. MORE CLARITY.
A guide for your next step.
Plain English. Official sources.
The information you need to move forward.
01
The A1 exam
What to learn, how to register, and what happens in Manila.
Read the guide02
Your MVV & move
Understand the order, the documents and your shared timeline.
Read the guide03
Visiting first?
Start with the short-stay route for a visit to the Netherlands.
Read the guide04
Married before?
Know which questions to ask before planning your next step.
Read the guide
Welkom!A FAMILIAR FACE, A FRIENDLY START
Hi, I’m Rachel.
Let’s learn together.
I teach Dutch online, one-to-one, with a simple starting point: you. Your goals, your experience and the time you have to practise.
We’ll build the basics, try a little Dutch together and choose your next step. No pressure to know everything already.
A little more about RachelDo I need to know any Dutch to start?
No. The foundation phase starts with the basics: sounds, numbers, useful words and simple sentences. Your intake helps Rachel choose a starting point that fits you.
How long will it take to prepare for A1?
It depends on your starting point, schedule and practice. Rachel will recommend a learning plan after getting to know you. There is no promised pass date.
Can my Dutch partner join the intake?
Yes. You are welcome to join together, share your timeline and discuss how to practise at home.
Do you also help with the MVV?
The guides explain public information and the order of steps. Rachel teaches Dutch; she does not provide legal representation or decide whether you qualify for a visa.
Are lessons online?
Yes. Rachel’s current lessons are one-to-one, online through Google Meet. Discuss suitable times during your intake.
Is passing the exam guaranteed?
No. Lessons and practice support your preparation, but no exam result or visa outcome is guaranteed.