Best English theory course in the Netherlands (2026): 10 compared
If you want everything in one package, ExamenKlaar Deluxe from HaalTheorie is the most complete English course: of the ten providers below, it is the only one whose own site names English video lessons, a guarantee on the online-only package, an app in the App Store and Google Play, and full practice exams, for €49 with 3 months of access. National Theory Centre has the most mock exams and also a guarantee; if you only need a few days of practice, cheaper short packages exist. Details checked on 3 November 2026, from each provider's own site.
This comparison is written by HaalTheorie, one of the providers in it. The details of the others come from their own websites and are shown in full, also where they offer more than we do.
Price, access and practice exams
| Provider | Package and price | Access | Practice exams |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaalTheorie Most complete Start for €49 | ExamenKlaar Deluxe (English), €49 | 3 months | 20 full exams, 900+ questions |
| National Theory Centre (theory.nl) | All-in-one, from €9.95 (2 days) to €179.95 (12 months); most chosen: 1 month €39.95, 3 months €89.95 | 2 days to 12 months | 60 |
| NuTheorie | Online Start €39.95 to Online Deluxe €59.95 (offer prices, from €79) | 7 days to 6 weeks | 5 to 20 |
| Theorio | Intro €34.99, Turbo €59.99 | Intro 90 days, Turbo 21 days | Turbo 35; Intro not stated |
| Theorie Snel Halen | Package A €29, B €49, C €59 (offer prices, from €59, €79, €89) | 7, 21 or 31 days | 2, 4 or 6 |
| TheoriePlek | €49.95 | Until you have your licence | 50 |
| iTheorie | €79.00 | Up to 3 years | 50 |
| RijSim | €14.99, €24.99 or €49.99 | 7 days, 30 days or 6 months | Unlimited mock exams |
| TheorieExamen.nl | €9.95 to €34.95 | 1 to 31 days | 30+ |
| Theorie-leren.nl | €26.95 to €72.95 | 2 months plus 5 hours, or 15 hours | 40 |
English video, guarantee and app
| Provider | Video lessons in English | Guarantee | App |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaalTheorie Most complete Start for €49 | Yes, every topic | Yes, on the online package: if you fail, you keep practising for free until you pass | iPhone and Android |
| National Theory Centre (theory.nl) | Yes, "100% English" | Yes, on online products: 100% of your last purchase back if you passed 7 of your last 10 online mock exams | Web; no store app found |
| NuTheorie | Yes | not stated | Web |
| Theorio | Yes, English and Dutch | not stated | iPhone, Android and web |
| Theorie Snel Halen | Yes | Only with a classroom course plus the online package | iPhone and Android |
| TheoriePlek | Short recap videos; language not stated | not stated | Web |
| iTheorie | Explanation videos; course language not stated | No refund; one free refresher course | Web |
| RijSim | No | No | Web |
| TheorieExamen.nl | No explanation videos | not stated | iPhone and web |
| Theorie-leren.nl | Partly | Not on the English products | Web |
Prices can change through offers. Each provider shows reviews from a different platform, so those scores are not comparable and are left out.
Which course suits you?
- Everything in one, with a guarantee and the app: compare the guarantees, or go straight to ExamenKlaar Deluxe in English.
- As many mock exams as possible: National Theory Centre lists 60.
- An exam within a few days and you know the material: a short package, such as TheorieExamen.nl or the 2-day package from National Theory Centre.
- Mainly an app: Dutch theory apps in English compared.
- A day with a teacher: online or a one-day course.
What to look for
- The English terms of the CBR. The exam keeps a few Dutch terms, such as 'erf' and 'autoweg'; good material uses them the same way: CBR theory exam in English.
- Full practice exams of 50 questions in 30 minutes, not only loose questions.
- Animation questions, which since April 2025 are part of the exam: animation questions explained.
- What the guarantee really promises: free practice, a refund, or a new classroom seat, and under which conditions.
- Access that lasts until after your exam date.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best English theory course in the Netherlands?
If you want everything in one package, ExamenKlaar Deluxe from HaalTheorie is the most complete: of the providers in this comparison it is the only one whose own site names English video lessons, a guarantee on the online-only package, an app in the App Store and Google Play, and full practice exams, for €49 with 3 months of access. If you only want lots of mock exams for a short time, cheaper options exist.
Can I take the CBR theory exam in English?
Yes. The CBR offers the car theory exam in English, with the same questions, format and pass mark as in Dutch. A few Dutch terms, such as 'erf' and 'autoweg', stay in Dutch.
Which English theory courses have a pass guarantee?
On an online-only package: HaalTheorie (you keep practising for free until you pass) and National Theory Centre (100% of your last purchase back if you passed 7 of your last 10 online mock exams and still fail). Theorie Snel Halen's guarantee only applies if you also book a classroom course.
How long does it take to prepare for the theory exam in English?
Most people need two to four weeks of regular study. Choose a package that lasts until after your exam date, including the waiting time for an exam slot.
Is a one-day course enough?
For people who already drive and know most rules, often yes. If you are new to driving or to Dutch traffic, spreading your study over a few weeks works better.
Sources, checked on 3 November 2026. Every provider's details come from its own website or app store page; where something is not on their site, we write "not stated".
- HaalTheorie: ExamenKlaar Deluxe (English)
- National Theory Centre (theory.nl): car
- NuTheorie: online car theory course
- iTheorie: learning theory, car
- Theorio
- Theorie Snel Halen: online theory course, car
- TheoriePlek: car theory
- RijSim: course
- TheorieExamen.nl: premium
- CBR Theorie Examen Oefenen (App Store)
- Theorie-leren.nl: English products
Written by Nawfal Serraji, traffic law specialist and founder of HaalTheorie. This guide is published by HaalTheorie; the other providers are described as they present themselves.