Rijschool Nanhoe

Rijschool Nanhoe, a family driving school with a presence in several Dutch cities

Rijschool Nanhoe is a driving school that presents itself as a family-run business. According to its own description, it began with a single instruction vehicle and a personal project, and over time it has established itself as a well-known name in Rotterdam, Barendrecht, Lelystad, Almere and the surrounding areas. The school states that it guides its students towards independence and confidence behind the wheel, a task it says it has carried out for several generations.

Practical training and transmission options

The main activity is practical driving lessons. The driving school states that it provides training in both manual transmission (schakel) and automatic transmission (automaat), so that students can choose the option that best suits their needs. The training path described on the website is organised into three stages: an initial trial lesson in which the instructor assesses how many lessons will be needed, the development of the lesson programme up to preparation for the CBR practical exam and, finally, taking that exam.

Among the advantages that the school itself highlights are the possibility of starting without a waiting list, the option of taking several lessons per week, free use of a driving licence app and various payment facilities, including interest-free instalments.

Lesson packages

The driving school's catalogue includes fixed lesson packages. According to the website, two of the most requested are:

• Ervaren Bestuurder Package 21: 21 lessons of 60 minutes, for 1,795 euros.
• Beginner Nanhoe Package 41: 41 lessons of 60 minutes, for 3,195 euros.

In addition, the request form on the page allows you to select other lesson volumes, with options ranging from packages of 4, 6, 8 and 10 lessons to packages of 15, 21, 25, 31, 35 and 40 lessons.

Promotion of the intermediate test

The website announces a current promotion under conditions: a free trial lesson and a free intermediate test (tussentijdse toets), valued at 260 euros. The school states that the offer is subject to conditions.

Schedules and flexibility

Rijschool Nanhoe notes that it is possible to take lessons in the evening or at weekends, and that students can arrange these times with their instructor if they are more convenient. The school does not publish fixed opening hours.

Areas of operation

The driving school states that it operates throughout the Netherlands and lists several locations where it provides lessons. Among the branches or activity points mentioned on its website are Lelystad, Almere and Amsterdam, in addition to the aforementioned Rotterdam and Barendrecht. The locations page refers to a complete list of the places where it provides its service.

Student reviews

The website includes several student testimonials published on Trustpilot. The comments highlight the speed of the process in some cases, the clarity of the instructors' explanations and the feeling of comfort during lessons. Several of the testimonials mention having passed the exam first time and name instructors such as Naresh and Roshan.