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EAN's academic year is divided into three educational blocks. The 'Calendar' gives you an overview of all important dates, including registration deadlines & teaching days. Calendar Academic year 2023-2024 Timeslots for courses Holidays English Academy for Newcomers is closed on Sinterklaas (5 Dec), Winter holidays (23 Dec - 5 Jan), Ascension Day (29 May), and Feast of Sacrifice (10 June).

Application guide To apply for admission at EAN, you will start with the Application. Not sure where to start? We've gathered some helpful tips on how to fill out the application. What does the application look like? The Application for Admission is an online form that consists of three sections. You must complete all three sections to be considered for admission. Demographics The Demographics section is where you'll share information about yourself. Please note: The information you provide in the Demographics section will not be shared with the admissions committee. We do this to ensure that the selection process remains objective and fair for all applicants. Learn more about the Admission framework. Motivation In the Motivation section, you tell us why you're applying. You can share information about your education or work experience and your future plans. Tip: Many students we accept have experienced an interruption in their studies. Don't hesitate to share anything relevant; we're here to support you in continuing your path. Tip: You don't have to have a ten-year plan, but we must understand what activities you have considered. List a few ideas and move on with your application. English level test You need an internet connection and a good pair of headphones. Finish your test in 60 minutes. Answer all questions, when you finish, click Close this window. [Screenshot] The English level test has two sections: Use of English and Listening. The Use of English section assesses your grammar and vocabulary. The Listening section assesses your general listening skill. Scores from both sections give you a good estimation of your English language proficiency. Tip:

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You can take your course at two locations in the Netherlands: Utrecht & Groningen. You must arrange the travel costs yourself Choosing a location You can take your course at two locations in the Netherlands. You must arrange the travel expenses yourself. Utrecht Address Janskerkhof 2-3a 3512 BK Utrecht Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/kLMGA1tbTZpfeXsSA Groningen Address Oude Kijk in Het Jatstraat 26 9712 EK Groningen Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/tjaWmK57iFFN9BoHA Tip: Use 9292 App to plan how much you'll need to spend on public transport.

You must have enough money to pay for your course. How much money you need depends on your situation. Read more about the standard and reduced... Paying for courses You must have enough money to pay for your course. How much money you need depends on your situation. How much does the course cost? Not every student is charged the same amount. Read below how much the course costs for you. You don’t always have to have all this money at the start of your course. Learn more about the available payment plans. Travel expenses We do not pay for your travel expenses, you must arrange that yourself. Are you choosing a location outside your home town? Some municipalities or COA centres will pay for your travel expenses, but not all. Travel expeses

Only applicants who are successful in the admission procedure can register for courses at EAN. Find out below more information about what to do next... Successful applications Only applicants who are successful in the admission procedure can register for courses at EAN. Find out below more information about what to do next. Next steps These are the steps in the course enrolment process. You must complete all three steps before you can start your course. 1. Email from EAN EAN has sent you an email or you will get one soon. This email tells you about your admission decision. If your application is successful, it also tells you what course you are advised to follow and what to do next. Read also: Admission decisions Binding Study Advice (BSA) 2. Register for a course Wait for the course registration period. You will receive a notification when you can register for a course. During the course registration process, you will be asked to choose the type of course fee you’re paying. In most cases, you will also need to pay a deposit. Read also: Course registration process step by step Payment plans Payment methods 3. Wait for a Confirmation of Enrolment You have now completed your course registration process. You’ll receive an email called a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). This email tells you when your course will officially start. Read also: Travel expenses Cancellations & refunds Tip: Did you not receive the letter via email? Check your spam or junk folder.

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< Back EAN Groningen opens its doors in the North of Netherlands Kinan Alajak, ©UG, photo: Marcel Spanjer 15 mrt 2022 After our success in the Randstad, we now take the lead in the North in an under-serviced field aiding the academic integration of newcomers through language education. In January 2022, EAN opened its new doors in the North. Two groups of highly educated newcomers from Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe started English classes provided by dedicated volunteer teachers under guidance of Dr Seyit Gök (Academic Director) and Prof. Dr. Marije Michel (Academic Director). Many thanks to the expertise from EAN Utrecht, the financial support of the Faculty of Arts and fruitful collaboration with COA North. Stay tuned for more news from EAN Groningen. Previous Next

Payment methods EAN accepts different payment methods. This gives you more than one way to pay your course fee. iDeal Accepting payment from a checking accounts (not a saving) at an available bank via iDeal. You can read here the latest update about all banks available via iDeal. Credit Card Accepting direct credit card payments from all major credit card companies, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Manual payment (Bank transfer) You can wire the course fee to EAN's bank account directly. Important: The wire transfer must include your name in the details. To transfer manually, use the following details: Manual payment (Cash) When you choose to pay in cash, our cashier’s office will make an appointment with you.

If you want to start taking English courses with EAN, you must first apply for admission. Learn about the application process step by step... Requirements Get started If you want to start taking English courses with us, you must first apply for admission. Applicants need to meet certain requirements to get accepted. Apply for admission Requirements You can apply for admission if you meet all the following requirements: You have a valid asylum residence permit from the Netherlands. Or one of these situations applies: You have applied for asylum in the Netherlands, and the asylum procedure is ongoing. The Temporary Protection Directive Ukraine applies to you. You are above 18 with 12 years of schooling education comparable to a Dutch (pre-university) secondary education HAVO or VWO. You must prove by passing our English level test that you can read, write, speak, and understand English at an equivalent CEFR level A2. Application process step by step These are the steps in the online application process for admission. The application is free of charge. 1. Check requirements Make sure you meet the Requirements. 2. Sign up for an EAN account Before applying, you’ll need to create an EAN account, if you don't already have one. To create your Account: 1. Go to My EAN. 2. Register with your email address, Facebook account or Google credentials. 3. Go to your email inbox and open the Verification Code email. 4. Copy the 6-digit code into the box. 5. Click Confirm & Sign up. Your email is now linked to your application and must always be updated. Change the email address for your account. 3. Complete the Application for Admission form You must apply for admission online. You need to have an EAN account to be able to apply. To access the online Application for Admission form: 1. Go to Apply for admission. 2. Fill in your information and click Request Application for Admission. (The popup window below will appear on top of the webpage when your request is successful) 3. Go to your email inbox and open the Follow up email. Tip: If you have not received your email, check your spam or junk folder. 4. When you're ready, click Start Application for Admission. You'll receive an automatic confirmation email when the system has submitted your answers successfully. Check out the application guide and tips before you start. 4. Wait for decision on application The EAN admission committee need to make a decision on your application. You will hear a decision within 4-6 weeks. If your application is not complete, you'll receive a message from us. In that case, the decision will take longer. Spontaneous applications do not receive a notification. 5. After you get a decision If your application is successful, you’ll get an email with the results of your application. It will also explain to you what to do next. Your application may not be successful, but this is not the end. Learn more about the other admission decisions. Important: Apply before 02 February to have a chance to enrol in a course during the academic year 2024-2025. Tip: If you have not received your email, check your spam or junk folder.

< Back Hogeschool Utrecht & EAN Announce Community Partnership Phillip Wozny 3 jul 2019 English Academy for Newcomers (EAN) and Hogeschool Utrecht (Teacher Education) announce partnership that will support the EAN English language education through teaching internships The partnership agenda provides select students with the opportunity to gain professional experience in teaching English for their HU Teacher Education Program. At EAN, the end goal is for its newcomer-students to take and pass the IELTS test, so that they can enrol in a university. Through this internship, participants will be a part of the teaching team helping to make this happen. Teaching interns will be working together with EAN’s experienced educators who will provide them with supervision and support. They will also receive training in Task-Based Learning (TBL) methods. TBL embeds language education in a context unique to the students’ particular needs. “We are very excited to see the interaction between the HU students and ours. This partnership will not only be another source of knowledge to drive innovation in our programs but also a chance to raise the awareness of young local communities on the importance of education to newcomers in rebuilding their lives in the Netherlands.” said Kinan Alajak, executive director EAN. “We are looking forward to collaborating with the English Academy for Newcomers. This will certainly be a win-win situation as our students will gain valuable hands-on experience teaching English to second or third language learners and the participants will benefit from newly acquired knowledge on how to improve their language skills. Apart from these practical considerations the HU also has a social responsibility towards refugees, recognising their capabilities and playing an active part in helping them regain their lives and careers.” said Jenny du Plessis, HU international coordinator. Students aren’t the only ones expected to develop. Interns grow in their professional capacity by responding to feedback. Similarly HU and EAN focus on creating an environment of continuous learning among our students and teachers. Previous Next

Advanced English (Level C1) IELTS Bands 6.5–7.5 About the Course Are you planning on taking IELTS for your university entry requirement or for a job? This course aims to prepare participants for the IELTS, which is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. This course is designed to develop the specific language skills of students preparing to take the IELTS Examination. The course targets the listening, reading, writing and speaking competencies that are required to successfully complete the four bands involved in the IELTS exam. It also pays attention to improving a student's examination skills within the IELTS constraints. In this course, you will work towards C1 and prepare for your IETLS test. Learning goals This course will take you towards the C1 level, and by the end of this course, you will: To adapt general English competencies to the specific requirements of the IELTS examination. To develop the necessary language skills to ensure success in the IELTS examination. To develop analytical skills by investigating a range of texts. To practice IELTS exam-taking skills. Method We focus on four different IELTS test modules; listening, reading, writing and speaking. The students’ development is provided through taking sample tests and receiving personalised feedback, alongside a wide range of meaningful activities, tasks and assignments, such as extensive listening and reading, allowing them to understand the English language comprehensively from authentic and meaningful contexts. We aim to create a learner-centred environment in which students’ needs, abilities and interests in English are constantly negotiated and considered. We work very hard to update and improve our curriculum regularly by: Researching how to improve our lessons. Taking into account your feedback. Developing material and tasks that help you practice real-life situations you might encounter as a newcomer. Integrating many speaking activities into our lessons, usually implemented in pairs or groups, to encourage interaction inside the classroom. Time investment You're expected to make time for: 22 group lessons at 4 hours a week. 2 hours of homework a week to keep up with the classes. For students who want to make maximum progress, you can always practice at home with extra exercises from your teacher and use helpful websites for more English content. Your instructor(s) At EAN, we offer our courses for a very low fee thanks to our volunteer teachers who have diverse backgrounds and differing amounts of teaching experience. Because those teachers are volunteers, they usually have other commitments or responsibilities such as focusing on their own studies or paid work. Practical English as language of instruction in the classroom. 100% free online material on an easily accessible platform. Upon request, receive a certificate of participation.