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CBR-recognised · since 2012

A driving school built around you.

Rijcoach has helped people across Haarlem, Heemstede, Hoofddorp and Amsterdam get their Dutch driving licence since 2012. We're not a factory with rotating teachers — you get one fixed, English-speaking coach who learns how you learn.

5.0
Google rating
750+
Students passed since 2012
5.0★
215+ Google reviews
61%
First-time pass rate (CBR, H1 2026)
The Rijcoach instructor team in Haarlem

Our approach

A good instructor teaches you to drive for life, not just for the exam. That means real coaching: reading your driving style, following your pace, and building genuine confidence — not drilling you through a checklist.

Founder Rob Nijdamspecialises in exam nerves and driving anxiety. If the test scares you, you're in the right place: we've guided hundreds of nervous learners to a calm, first-time pass.

  • One fixed, English-speaking instructor
  • Honest advice — we tell you what you actually need
  • Transparent all-in pricing, no surprises
  • Training on the real CBR exam routes in Haarlem

“A good instructor teaches you to drive for life, not for the exam.”

— Rob Nijdam, founder

The team

Seven patient, CBR-certified instructors — Rob, Desevio, Sander, Dries, Siyar, Jaran and Thomas. You'll be matched with one who fits your pace and speaks English.

Meet your coach

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