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 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.

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< Back EAN Groningen Receives Impact Award of the University of Groningen Kinan Alajak, photo by Niels Brouwers 22 sep 2022 Marije Michel and Seyit Gök, initiators of EAN in the North, won the Impact Award for staff and the Public Prize for bringing EAN to Groningen, Noord-Nederland. Marije and Seyit transported the EAN concept to Groningen in January 2022, with the aim of helping newcomers with a refugee background with their academic integration through language education. Six groups of highly educated newcomers from Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe have now started English lessons, which are provided by volunteer teachers. Jury chairman Riemke Scharff, head of communications at the Hunebedcentrum at University of Groningen, praised this initiative for the direct impact it has on people's lives. The jury was also impressed by the publication Michel and Gok wrote, which contains concrete tools that can be used by others. The project also received the most votes from the public, and therefore also won the Public prize. Read more at the University of Groningen website: https://www.rug.nl/let/onze-faculteit/actueel/nieuwsberichten-2022/impact-award-and-the-public-prize-for-english-academy-for-newcomers 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

< 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

< 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

< 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

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. 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. Tip: Use 9292 App to plan how much you'll need to spend on public transport.

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. 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. 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. 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: 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

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. 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. Tip: Did you not receive the letter via email? Check your spam or junk folder.

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. 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. 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

Admission framework EAN aims to recruit and admit newcomers who have the potential to and who are most able to benefit from our teaching and learning environment, regardless of their background. Important: Only applicants who meet the Application Requirements are considered for admission. Admission decisions The admission committee assesses your application based on your motivation and English level test results. You’ll get an email with a decision on your application. 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. Binding Study Advice (BSA) Based on your English level test results, the admission committee decides which course is suitable for you. This decision is called Binding Study Advice (BSA) The online level test gives you an estimation of your English proficiency level. The admission committee use the result to decide which course that is appropriate for your English language learning. Since we do not offer English courses at all levels, you may receive a negative admission decision explaining just that. Important: Do not register for a course that has not been advised to you in your BSA, because you will not be enrolled. Binding Study Adivce Admission decisions