Manual, automatic, intensive and refresher courses with one dedicated, English-speaking instructor. Lessons in and around Haarlem, with practice on the real CBR exam routes.
Compared to roughly 54% on average at the Haarlem test centre.* *CBR measurement period 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.
Start automatic, finish manual — full category B licence.
Read moreComfortable driving, exam-ready sooner.
Read moreThe classic course with an unrestricted licence.
Read moreWhen waiting is not an option — practical exam within 1 month of your theory.
Read moreGet your confidence back — manual or automatic.
Read moreWe keep our school deliberately small. You get the same instructor every lesson, honest feedback about your progress and a plan built around your level — not around a standard number of hours.
Audi A3 and Audi Q4 e-tron, both with dual controls.
In most cases you can take your first lesson within a week.
The same familiar face from trial lesson to exam.
Active across the most instructive areas of North Holland.
No surprises afterwards — everything in one price.
An experienced team that adapts to your pace.
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We map out your starting level and answer all your questions.
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You get a realistic plan with a fixed instructor and schedule.
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City, motorway and manoeuvres on the routes you will be tested on.
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A real CBR examiner assesses you before the exam counts — included in the Manual and Automatic packages.
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You arrive prepared, calm and familiar with the procedure.
Google Reviews
Toby E
today
Best driving school in the Netherlands! I first had lessons somewhere else, but at Rijschool Strijder they are so much more professional and more personal. Jaran and Dries are both excellent instructors. You can take lessons in both Amsterdam and Haarlem. Highly recommended!
Aslin Krks
3 weeks ago
I'm sitting here in the barbershop reading the Rijschool Strijder ad. What a cool name - once I'm old enough I'm definitely signing up here!
Mariella Brodersen
10 months ago
Rijschool Strijder was easy to schedule with and the lessons helped me get used to Dutch traffic rules quickly, so I passed my driving test successfully. Great!
Liselotte Ledeboer
3 months ago
I had a really lovely experience with this driving school. The lessons were clear, instructive and fun too, so I always felt at ease in the car. The scheduling was flexible as well, which was very pleasant. Definitely recommended for anyone who wants to learn to drive in the Haarlem region!
Nina Sarti
7 months ago
What a great driving school! Even though I live in Amsterdam, I chose to take my lessons and my test in Haarlem - and that was a brilliant decision. From the very first lesson I felt completely at ease.
anne kor
a year ago
I had lessons with Dries. I was so happy with him. I was quite nervous about learning to drive. Dries really put me at ease and got me going with lessons in Amsterdam. In April I got my licence and a year later I'm still grateful.
Lus Helenklaken
10 months ago
I took my driving lessons at this school and I can honestly say I really enjoyed it. Dries found the right balance between serious learning and having fun. Thanks to him I passed my driving test.
Jonna Vd02
10 months ago
I highly recommend Rijschool Strijder to anyone who wants to get their licence quickly. I passed after only 16 lessons, which says a lot about the quality of the lessons and guidance. The instructors are patient.
Nathan
a year ago
A fantastic experience at Strijder Driving School. I can wholeheartedly recommend instructor Dries after having taken another driving course before.
Ewout Groeneveld
7 months ago
I'm from Haarlem and passed first time thanks to the excellent lessons from Jaran and Dries!
Eva van der Poel
6 months ago
I'm from Heemstede and I would highly recommend this driving school because of the pleasant lessons and flexible scheduling.
Dean Swolfs
10 months ago
Dries, thanks for the fun driving lessons. It was always enjoyable and instructive with you in the car!
Dirkje :D
7 months ago
Great lessons, I passed my driving test first time, thank you!
Claire Goedhart
10 months ago
Lovely driving school with pleasant instructors. Recommended!
Fleur de Leij
11 months ago
Top driving school, I really enjoyed taking my lessons.
Rijschool Strijder · Haarlem & Zuid-Kennemerland
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