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 04 February to have a chance to enrol in a course during the academic year 2023-2024. Tip: If you have not received your email, check your spam or junk folder.

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.

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

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

Upper Intermediate English (Level B2) IELTS Bands 5–6.5 About the Course Can you use English and understand the main points in more complex situations, such as work, school, or other topics of interest? Do you want to improve your English and bring it to a more proficient level so that you can handle more complex situations? This course will enable you to formulate more developed speaking and writing ideas and enhance your listening and reading comprehension. You will work towards B2 English and lay the foundations for the C1 level. Learning goals This course will take you towards level B2, and by the time you finish this course: Increase your confidence increased in using English Learn a lot of useful words and phrases that will make it easier for you to express yourself when speaking and writing. Find talking about and understanding abstract ideas and information more accessible. Understand much more of the English you read and hear. Method We focus on four basic skills of the English language: speaking, writing, reading and listening. The students’ development is provided through 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.

Intermediate English (Level B1) IELTS Bands 4–5 About the Course Can you give your opinion in most familiar situations and maintain a short conversation in English? Have you started working on structured writing, speaking, listening and reading but would like to use English to discuss more complex topics? In this course, you will work towards the B1 level and prepare for our B2 level course. Learning goals This course will take you towards the B1 level, and by the end of this course, you will: Feel more confident using English in daily life. Learn how to communicate in more complex situations. Learn about writing essays, how to look at listening exercises, how to approach reading texts, and how to speak about more complex topics, Make longer, more accurate sentences and communicate more complicated ideas. Participate in meetings and discussions in English about more complex but familiar subjects, such as work, school, and travelling, with greater ease. Method We focus on four basic skills of the English language: speaking, writing, reading and listening. The students’ development is provided through 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.

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.

< 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

< 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

< 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