Driving lessons in Haarlem with English-speaking instructors
Rijcoach gives CBR-certified driving lessons fully in English across Haarlem, Heemstede, Hoofddorp, Amsterdam and South Kennemerland. You choose manual or automatic, and learn from one fixed personal instructor.
Manual lessons
A licence valid for every car. Slightly more to master (clutch, gears), but maximum freedom afterwards.
Read moreAutomatic lessons
No clutch or gear changes, so you can focus more directly on traffic and observation. The licence is automatic-only.
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Theory exam
The CBR theory exam in English, explained step by step.
Practical exam
How the CBR practical exam works and how we prepare you.
Combi course
Automatic first, then manual — a full licence.
Intensive course
Fast-track your licence around a deadline.
Test anxiety
Our specialism: a calm path to a first-time pass.
2toDrive (16–17)
A head-start for teens, with parent coaching.
Exchange a licence
Can you swap your foreign licence? Find out.
What's included
- A fixed, English-speaking CBR-certified instructor
- Trial lesson credited when you choose a package
- i-Theory support — theory exam in English
- CBR interim test on real Haarlem exam routes
- The CBR practical exam
- Pick-up and drop-off across the region
From first lesson to licence
- 1
Trial lesson
Meet your instructor, get a feel for the car and an honest assessment of how many lessons you'll likely need. Free with a package, €47 stand-alone.
- 2
Theory (in English)
The official CBR theory exam can be taken in English. We point you to the right materials so you can pass it quickly.
- 3
Personal lesson plan
You get one fixed, English-speaking instructor who builds a plan around your pace, experience and schedule — no rotating teachers.
- 4
CBR interim test & exam prep
We train you on the actual CBR exam routes around Haarlem (Professor Eijkmanlaan) so nothing on exam day is a surprise.
- 5
Pass & drive
61% of our students pass first time (CBR, H1 2026) — well above the ~50% national average. Then the road is yours.
Where we teach
Lessons and pick-up across:
Questions
Do I need to speak Dutch to get a driving licence?+
No. You can take the official CBR theory exam in English, and our instructors teach in English. The practical exam itself uses simple, standard instructions that we prepare you for.
Should I learn manual or automatic?+
Automatic is faster to learn and increasingly common — a great fit if you mainly want freedom to drive. Manual gives you a licence valid for every car. Many expats choose automatic; see our automatic-lessons page.
How many lessons will I need?+
On average our students need 35–38 lessons (national average is 42–43). After your Trial lesson we give you an honest, personal estimate.
Do you pick me up?+
Yes — we cover Heemstede, Haarlem, Aerdenhout, Bloemendaal, Bennebroek, Hoofddorp and Zandvoort: the wider South Kennemerland region.
Start in English today
Request a trial lesson or call 06 22 52 70 70.