Welcome to
English for All
in the Netherlands
Welcome to
English for All
in the Netherlands
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English for All
in the Netherlands
Topluluğumuza Hoş Geldiniz | Ku soo dhowaada bulshadeena | ናብቲ ናትና ማሕበረሰብ እንቋዕ ብደሓን መጻኹም | مرحبًا بكم في مجتمعنا | به جمع ما خوش آمدید | به جامعه ما خوش آمدید
Our program brings together a diverse community of volunteers committed to supporting adult asylum seekers at COA reception centres while they await residency decisions. Through free, drop-in English classes, we are creating a safe space for genuine connection, mutual learning, and empowerment — building community through language.
Our purpose
Our purpose
For anyone applying for asylum, the future is uncertain. We recognise the need to connect, and so we create a welcoming space centred on forward-looking activities. Everyone in the classroom benefits from our programme. Our volunteers learn and laugh alongside our students, dissolving traditional teacher-student boundaries. Using the English language as our tool, we bring this community to life by focusing on communication, confidence, agency and connection.
"I can exchange ideas with others and participate in the world."
"My voice feels strong, and I am proud of what I can do."
"I feel in control of my learning and am working towards my goals."
"I am valued and value others in the English for All community."
Our classes
Our classes
We currently offer classes at these COA centres:
Duinrell 32242 JP WassenaarTue 10:00-11:30Wed 19:00-20:30 Thu 10:00-11:30
Haagse Schouwweg 4B2332 KG LeidenTue 11:00-12:30Thu 11:00-12:30
Boshuizerlaan 132321 SG LeidenWed 11:30-13:00
Fri 11:30-13:00
Fri 11:30-13:00
Elisabethhof 52353 EW LeiderdorpMon 19:00-20:30Wed 19:00-20:30
Saturnusstraat 92516 AD Den HaagMon 13:00-14:30Thu 13:00-14:30
Schiehaven 273024 EC RotterdamWed 13:30-15:00Thu 13:30-15:00
Barbizonlaan 22908 ME Capelle aan den IJssel Fri 12:00-13:30
Genielaan 25-A2404 CH Alphen aan den Rijn
Class times tbc - currently recruiting volunteers
Class times tbc - currently recruiting volunteers
Join us
Join us
We always welcome new adult learners and new volunteers at our current locations and look forward to expanding our collaboration with COA centres, topic experts and organisations.
Do you live at a COA centre where we teach and would like to learn English with us? Find out more →
Are you a fluent English speaker and looking for a meaningful and flexible way to volunteer? Find out more →
Are you a COA location manager looking for educational activities for your residents? Find out more →
Are you an organisation or expert working with asylum seekers and open to collaborate? Find out more →
Take a peek
Take a peek
These photos provide a glimpse into our classrooms, where every lesson is a colourful affair with lots of English language learning materials and delicious snacks.
The English classroom was more than just a classroom; it became a space where I experienced safety, serenity, and remarkable progress in learning a new language.
The English classroom was more than just a classroom; it became a space where I experienced safety, serenity, and remarkable progress in learning a new language.
— Nilofaar, Student
— Nilofaar, Student
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