The English Center | Amsterdam Reviews 55

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to improve my American accent. I didn't think I would find a training institute that would take this request seriously. But the English Center does. I had a great teacher. He was always well-... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Before my daughter entered an international school, she learned so much at the English Center. Teachers were very friendly and always tailored the lessons carefully to her level. the amount of homewo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The organization: Well structured advise based on my needs, smooth onboarding, flexibility in course set-up (E.g. Preferred location, frequency). Clear messaging. The teachers: Tina and Marijke are... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My English conversation course has helped me a lot to improve my fluency. Jennifer is a very good teacher, who adapted her lessons very well to my needs and my level of English. Besides, it was nice t... See more

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Company details

  1. English Language School
  2. Business to Business Service
  3. English Language Instructor
  4. Language Course Provider
  5. Language School

About The English Center | Amsterdam

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The English Center was founded in 2009 by American Brenda de Jong-Pauley, MA. The center provides CEDEO-erkend customized Business English training, including private, intensive, and in-company courses, plus accent reduction training, English for actors, job interview training and test preparation. With a team of 25 carefully selected native-speaker English trainers, we strive to facilitate client success.

The English Center has classrooms in Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Den Haag. Courses are also available online and at corporate locations.

We are recognized by both the CRKBO and CEDEO and partner in several Gemeente Amsterdam programs including Switch, ACS and ACM.

We believe in the power of communication, happy clients, customization, and quality learning experiences.

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Through the years, we have served many corporate clients ranging from financial institutions to energy companies; from fashion to pharma. Most of our clients are in the Randstad, but we sometime serve online clients from countries as far away as Saudi Arabia and Japan.

The English Center approach follows Brenda’s values and training in psychology and education – that means creating learning experiences that are welcoming & supportive, active, and highly personalized.

Our team of carefully selected native-speaker trainers from the UK, the US, Ireland and Australia helps individuals and corporations achieve their English goals. We know that native-speaker training is especially important for our Dutch clients, who are often already at an intermediate to advanced level of business English and need to get the nuanced, advanced training that only a native speaker can provide.

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Contact us to learn more about our services or to request a free intake appointment. We are happy to speak with you in English or Dutch.

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Online English conversation…

I found the online English conversation lessons extremely useful. The focus on speaking skills helped me gain confidence over time. The teacher consistently introduced topics that matched my interests and professional background, which made the conversations engaging and relevant. She was also able to hold in-depth discussions, which kept the conversations at a high level.

I really appreciated her balanced approach to corrections, she stepped in when necessary, but not excessively. This helped me feel more confident and encouraged me to speak more freely. I’ve noticed that even outside the lessons, I feel more at ease when communicating in English.

Thank you so much Krys for the great lessons!

June 10, 2025
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Thanks Haydee for sharing your positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Studying English with the amazing and…

Studying English with the amazing and competent teachers at the English Centre has been an enriching experience. Teachers from diverse backgrounds provide a unique and varied learning experience, not to mention the friendliness of everyone. We are very happy and hope to return again.

April 25, 2025
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Thank you Antonio, we have all enjoyed working with you too!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The English Center review

The English Center has helped me greatly in fine-tuning my English skills! My teacher gave me the confidence I needed and was constructively critical in a way that pushed my English to an even higher level. Besides being educational, the sessions were also enjoyable. I am grateful to The English Center and highly recommend it to everyone!

December 13, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Dear Wessel,

Thank you for your positive review! I will be sure that your trainer sees it. We're pleased to hear that the sessions helped boost both your confidence and your English skills—and that you enjoyed the experience along the way. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best as you continue using your English!

Warm regards,
The English Center Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently completed a 6-hour Business…

I recently completed a 6-hour Business English course at The English Center, focusing on enhancing my presentation persuasiveness and assertive communication skills. The personalized instruction from native-speaking trainers significantly improved my abilities in these areas. I am pleased to have chosen this course and consider it a prudent decision.

March 5, 2025
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Thank you for sharing your positive and effective experience with our wonderful English Center trainers!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and Flexible English Training

The training was always flexible and easy to schedule. The English lessons were tailored to my specific needs, and I made significant improvements.

February 25, 2025
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Dear Elena, Thank you very much for your review. We really appreciate it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

2x 4 hour course in person was good

2x 4 hour course in person was good. Learnt a lot new fun and simple ways to expand my vocabulary.

January 7, 2025
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Thank you very much, Mei Lan. We appreciate your review and wish you all the best in the new year!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic!

I recently completed this English course and couldn’t be happier. The instructors were knowledgeable and supportive, and the materials were engaging and effective. My language skills have significantly improved thanks to the interactive lessons. I highly recommend this course and give it the highest rating! Eva was fantastic!!

December 10, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Dear Montse, thank you so much for your positive feedback. We are really pleased you have benefitted from the interactive lessons. Best wishes for your future English communication endeavours!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

positive and professional

I had a positive experience with my lessons. The team of instructors and coaches was highly professional. In the few lessons (10) I took, I learned an incredible amount and enjoyed the process as well.

November 5, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience, Froukje! We wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast efficient learning

Great commitment from the teacher to accommodate my schedule. In a short period, the learning was quick and provided many points to continue advancing. I learned concepts I didn’t know existed.

October 30, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Dear Pablo,
We know you are super busy, so it means a lot to us that you took a moment to write this review. Your trainer was especially pleased to see it :-). We send our greetings to you and your colleagues.
Thank you!
Brenda de Jong-Pauley, Director, The English Center

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience, much recommended!

I took private lessons at the English Center in order to reduce my Dutch accent and speak with a more consistently North American accent. I had a great time working with Marike, who is a knowledgeable teacher with a great sense of humor (and patience when it comes to the schwa sounds). I look forward to working with her again in the near future.

August 23, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

We also look forward to working with you again soon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Exprerience, Useful Course

I had a really good experience with the English Center. Their courses are tailored to your needs, flexible in time but with the right amount of push in the back to get things done in an efficient amount of time.

My English teacher was friendly, motivating and helped me developing a better writing for things such as job applications, CVs and formal communication in general. It helped me move forward in my career and made me regain confidence. Thank you so much.

June 10, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

We enjoyed working with you and wish you the best in your new job!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely recommended for anyone who wants to improve english speaking

I took an intensive 5 morning English speaking course and it brought me a lot. By practicing presentations, pitches and conversations about my work, I learned many new words but gained a lot of confidence. I can recommend it to anyone who wants to improve their English!

July 15, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Hi Melanie, we are so happy we improved your confidence when speaking English!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Amazing, I super recommend teacher Liana!

April 4, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Dear Bruna, Thank you for your enthusiastic review! We really appreciate it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm happy studying here

The English center is distinguished by its individual approach to both the selection of teachers and the choice of educational programme. Additionally, it was very fast and easy to become their student. I am very lucky with my teacher Emily Perry, because in addition to the high level of teaching, Emily has a wide range of interests and you can discuss many topics with her, thereby practicing conversations. As a result, our lessons are varied and interesting. I'd also like to note the flexible schedule of classes and the convenient location of the training center. So I'd highly recommend this center.

April 15, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Thank you Anastasia. We are very happy that you are happy studying English with The English Center!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I definitely recommend it!

At the English center I met an excellent English teacher. She managed to organize the grammar in my head, fill in the gaps in my vocabulary and improve my pronunciation. All this in a great atmosphere, with a sense of humor and the pleasure of teaching. Moreover, lessons take place in the very center of Amsterdam, a five-minute walk from the central station.

April 1, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Thank you for your recommendation, Michal. We are pleased you had a great learning experience with us!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Conversation course has improved fluency

My English conversation course has helped me a lot to improve my fluency. Jennifer is a very good teacher, who adapted her lessons very well to my needs and my level of English. Besides, it was nice to talk to her.

April 11, 2024
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Hi Ingrid. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Eva made English look easy ;)

Eva made English look easy ;)

I'm very happy with how the lessons turned out. If you are thinking of doing an English class, I truly recommend Eva. She is a great teacher and has a lot of patience.

April 10, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Thank you very much for your review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience with Daniels lessons!

Daniel helps me well with the development of my business English. I feel that the practice I get is really suitable for me. In addition, we often practice conversations that I could actually apply to my work.

April 3, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Thank you very much, Jolien!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lessons with Kerry were very nice

Lessons with Kerry were very nice, interesting and helpful.

April 4, 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

It was a pleasure working with you, Elena. All the best for any new adventures coming your way!

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