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About Us Since 2017, EAN has provided to newcomers its English learning programme. Our mission is to increase your prospects in the Dutch higher education system and the job market. History Win ter 2016 Noticing a curious a bsence When Phillip Wozny, the founder of EAN, volunteered with Welkom in Utrecht at the Joseph Haydnlaan Asylum Seekers Center, he noticed a curious absence of English language education and started reaching out to for help to meet the large demand. Win ter 2017 A small initiative opened its doors Through the InclUUsion program, led by Elena Valbusa, Utrecht University provided much of the initial infrastructure to get EAN off the ground. A dedicated group of volunteers quickly gathered around and EAN opened its doors as a small initiative in February 2017. Fall 2018 The EAN foundation was born Soon after Kinan Alajak joined as a volunteer teacher, he assumed the lead role and reshaped the administrative structure, significantly growing the organization. In September 2018, EAN was officially incorporated as a foundation by Phillip and Kinan. January 2021 EAN arrives at the north of the Netherlands Thanks to the expertise from EAN Utrecht, the financial support of the University of Groningen and fruitful collaboration with COA North, Seyit Gök and Marije Michel opened in January 2021 EAN Groningen. Our students About 180 course seats are offered annually to highly educated newcomers who arrived in the Netherlands through the asylum route and who are now seeking to improve their English proficiency for academic or professional purposes. Over the years, we've had the privilege of teaching incredibly diverse groups of students, who were judges, lawyers, doctors, engineers, university teachers, artists, in their home countries, among various other disciplinary backgrounds. Many of our students credit EAN with refining their language skills, creating a social network, and introducing them to the city and its university. Are you interested in becoming a student at EAN? You can find all the relevant information by going to our webpage Learn English . Our teaching staff EAN’s teaching staff are volunteers and form the backbone of the foundation. Without their selfless contributions, we couldn’t open our doors to the countless newcomers who apply to learn English at EAN every year. The team consists of a small group of international professionals who enjoy teaching and feel a social responsibility to give back to newcomers in the Netherlands. Most of them have pursued higher education in foreign languages and have firsthand experience with migration. Joining our team means you will have the opportunity to grow in a highly diverse and inclusive environment (both within the team and in the classroom) and improve your didactic and class management skills. Moreover, you can become part of our community and gain a relevant and fun network. If you are interested in joining our team or have any questions, you can always send an email to info@englishacademyfornewcomers.nl . We would love to hear from you! Organization The English Academy for Newcomers (EAN) is a registered foundation at the Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands and designated as a public benefit organization (ANBI) by the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration. The governance of EAN falls under the responsibility of its Board of Directors . The board members and our personnel offer their professional services voluntarily, without remuneration. Truchen Vorndran Executive Director Kinan Alajak Chair, Board of Directors Marije Michel Board of Directors Karin Geuijen Board of Directors Phillip Wozny Treasurer, Board of Directors How are we funded? Our primary source of income is from offering affordable courses to newcomers. Sometimes, EAN is also supported by academic and social impact grants. All income generated through activities is used to support our ongoing programmes.

< Back EAN Utrecht Receives RechtOpLeren Fond Aukje Hopmans, ©UU, photo: Dick Boetekees 14 sep 2023 The board of the Utrecht University Fund has decided to award the RechtOpLeren Fond (ROLF) to Karin Geuijen and Kinan Alajak from the English Academy for Newcomers (EAN). The ROLF will enable EAN to make over € 12,000 available so that asylum seekers can benefit from a reduced admission fee during the academic year 2023-2024. About the RechtOpLeren Fond (ROLF) The RechtOpLeren Fonds (ROLF) aims to promote the inclusiveness of Utrecht University and the city/region. Founded by prof. dr. Bert van der Zwaan and dr. Wilma Wessels, the ROLF supports initiatives and projects aimed at helping refugees and other disadvantaged people develop their talents to the full, either by promoting higher education promotion or enabling access to the Dutch university system in relation to Utrecht University. Read more about the ROLF at https://www.uu.nl/organisatie/doneren/rechtopleren-fonds Previous Next

We have over seven years of expertise in delivering custom English courses to newcomers in the Netherlands. Get started Choosing a course Learn English We have over seven years of expertise in delivering custom English courses to newcomers in the Netherlands. Our volunteer teachers will help you succeed whether you’re learning English for your university education or to work. 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. Application process step by step Choosing a course From intermediate to advanced levels, we’re here to help. We have courses to prepare you for English language proficiency tests, like IELTS. English courses (All) Paying for courses You must have enough money to pay for your course. How much money you need depends on your situation; sometimes, you can benefit from a reduced course fee. How much does the course cost? Choosing a location You can take your course at two locations in the Netherlands. You must arrange the travel costs yourself; use 9292 to calculate how much you’ll spend. Choosing your own location Calendar The academic year is divided into three educational blocks. The 'Calendar' gives you an overview of all important dates, including registration deadlines & teaching days. Calendar paying for courses Locations near you Calendar

Course registration To be enrolled in a course, you first must register. Learn when and how you can register for a course. Important: You must only register for the course you're advised to follow. When can you register for a course? The registration for course is only possible during designated periods. Registration periods 2024-2025 Regular registration periods Late registration days If you miss the regular registration period, you may still have a chance to register during the late registration days. Visit the Calendar to get an overview of the teaching blocks' start and end dates. Course registration process step by step These are the steps in the online course registration process. You have to complete all steps to be able to enter the course classroom. 1. Course selection 1. Go to Register course. 2. Choose the Location from the top bar. 3. Find the course based on your BSA and click Select. 4. Click Go to registration form after reading the information carefully. 2. Registration form and Checkout After filling in your information (name, email, and phone number), carefully proceed: 1. If you plan to pay in instalments, check the box Pay in three equal instalments. 2. Read carefully the paying for your course page and based on your situation, choose the type of course fee that is applicable. 3. Click Checkout 4. On the Checkout page, fill in your: a. Payment method. b. Billing address. 5. Click Continue. 6. Review your order carefully and click Place Order & Pay. Important: During Checkout, you are asked to pay a € 15,- deposit. When you pay this deposit, it will be automatically discounted from the total course fee. 3. Wait for Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) After you've registered successfully (see step 2), you will also receive an email with your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). This means that you have now completed the course registration process. It will also tell you when your course starts and ends. You'll receive more instructions, before your first session. Important: You cannot register for two courses at the same time. If you do so, your registration for one of the courses will be cancelled automatically. Tip: We invite more students to register than there are available seats. We fill the spots available for students on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure to complete your course registration on time. Course registration process step by step

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