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Everything starts with language

A good conversation starts by being able to speak the same language…but what if you haven’t been able to master that language yet? At STE Languages you can strengthen your language skills by attending one of our many language courses. Every year we receive over 4,500 students from all over the world. These students form a mini-society of 95 nationalities, ranging from footballers to refugees and from CEO’s to service employees.

A personal approach is central to how our organization operates, with much attention spent on the needs of our students. Why not increase your vocabulary and experience how good it feels to get your message across clearly and confidently? From small talk to a sales pitch, quickly feel comfortable using the language you're learning at STE Languages!

STE Languages Open Enrolments are training courses that have a fixed start and end date and you can enrol on one directly. These courses can take the form of group training as well as individual training. If you would like some more information before enrolling on a course, then you can schedule a personal consultation below.

STE Languages in a nutshell:

- Leading language institute, active nationally
- 25 years of experience, more than 60,000 successful students
- 120 highly qualified teachers, native speakers
- Structured and proven didactic programme
- Choose from more than 20 languages
- Working within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

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Students stories

STE Languages is like a mini universe. People come to us from all over the world and everyone has their own story to tell. Yet, they always have the same goal and that is to learn a foreign language! ...
“I am naturally self-critical and want to do it right immediately. During the course I learned to rely on my existing knowledge. So just do it, even if it's not quite right. The fine tuning will com...
PSV football player Timo Baumgartl not only trains on the field, but also at STE Languages. He does this together with his girlfriend Julia Negassa and Kim Bestgen, the girlfriend of PSV goalkeeper La...
News anchor Meike de Jong (1979) is mostly known for her television work. First for Brabant Nieuws, nowadays for RTL Nieuws. But that is only a part of her story. As presenter and moderator, she manag...
"From the first moment it felt good. STE is more than just a school for me and the trainers are more than just teachers. They will help you with everything, even if it doesn't relates to the teaching ...
"STE is very professional in what they are doing. They provide the correct tools and (so far I observed) the correct content for teaching the language. I’ve made quit an improvement in the last two ...
Pouriya Jalalipour (32) played professional basketball until he ended up in a wheelchair, following a motorcycle accident. He adapted and switched to archery. He was also successful in that discipline...
What conditions need to be met? Who is eligible? What should the grant application look like? At STE they have answers to all these questions. We have a permanent point of contact who is very involved...
"A very good institute to learn Dutch. I highly recommend STE to everyone who comes to Holland and wants to learn the language. The staff at STE made me feel very welcome. Language plays a very import...
I have enriched my vocabulary and now find the right words much more easily. Even more important is that I now have the confidence that I can handle myself well in an English meeting. I can make a poi...
"Hottentottententententoonstelling" is his favorite Dutch word and says a lot about his passion to learn the language. Ranbir Sinha (29) is now attending his fifth training course at STE Languages. He...
'I was more than a student, I was helped as a person. I appreciate that they look at you as a person and that goes beyond just learning the language.'
"STE is an organisation that has the student's best interest at heart. It is not pure business: you can see that the teachers enjoy their work. That is important, because language training doesn't end...
Maria Carrillo Luciani grew up in the Spanish language and taught herself English and Portuguese. So, she does have a feel for language, but she decided to enlist the help of STE Languages to learn Du...
"My teacher always managed to challenge me and keep me interested. In the training sessions that followed, what I found interesting was always taken into account within the learning process. Trainers ...
Isteq is a Dutch company based at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Isteq and its partners have developed state-of-the-art light sources for a variety of industrial applications: prima...
We believe bulk logistics is no longer just about transport. It’s also about data, insights and knowledge. By approaching the supply chain in a smarter way, Van den Bosch drives positive, sustainabl...

Our satisfied customers

Our method

There is nothing more personal than language. Each student has different needs and that requires a specific approach. That is why we always start by determining a student's language level and we outline the target level based on the development objectives. In this way we can highlight what the student's current level is and what is required in order for them to improve further. Our trainers are native speakers who like to be inspired by daily practice which can be immediately implemented and which stimulates the learning process. Progress is carefully monitored with an interim evaluation and a final exit interview. Our trainers keep an eye on the objectives and adjust where necessary. In this way, every language course becomes a focused development process.

Jenny Polishchuk, Mohammed Shibli , Khaled Sawas en Saurabh Jaiswal

‘We learn together as good neighbours’

STE Languages is like a mini universe. People come to us from all over the world and everyone has their own story to tell. Yet, they always have the same goal and that is to learn a foreign language! That of course creates a special bond, as Jenny Polishchuk (from Israel), Mohammed Shibli (from Palestine), Khaled Sawas (from Syria) and Saurabh Jaiswal from (India) all know. Read this impressive story on our news page.

Miriam Crutzen (APG)

It is a growth process

“I am naturally self-critical and want to do it right immediately. During the course I learned to rely on my existing knowledge. So just do it, even if it's not quite right. The fine tuning will come after that. Once I had that mindset, I noticed that I could speak much more freely. This gradually developed; it is a growth process.”

Timo Baumgartl (PSV)

'The first moment I benefited from the training was when I suddenly could follow a football meeting in Dutch.'

PSV football player Timo Baumgartl not only trains on the field, but also at STE Languages. He does this together with his girlfriend Julia Negassa and Kim Bestgen, the girlfriend of PSV goalkeeper Lars Unnerstall. The three of them work on their Dutch language skills. 'STE has a lot of experience with learning Dutch and has very good teachers.'

Meike de Jong (Meike de Jong Media)

'I've read many good stories about STE, and it was an instant match.'

News anchor Meike de Jong (1979) is mostly known for her television work. First for Brabant Nieuws, nowadays for RTL Nieuws. But that is only a part of her story. As presenter and moderator, she manages international conferences. With English as the main language, this leads to high demands on her language skills. Meike de Jong has been following individual language courses at STE Languages for a number of years now. "I've read many good stories about STE, and it was an instant match. There is a lot of flexibility and that was exactly what I was looking for".

Rodolfo Castañon Juarez (Holland2Stay)

Exchanged his homeland Mexico in for The Netherlands

"From the first moment it felt good. STE is more than just a school for me and the trainers are more than just teachers. They will help you with everything, even if it doesn't relates to the teaching material. My life in The Netherlands started here and I am grateful for that. It feels a bit like home."

Rasim Askin Dilan (ASML)

Is working as a Mechatronics Design Engineer at ASML

"STE is very professional in what they are doing. They provide the correct tools and (so far I observed) the correct content for teaching the language. I’ve made quit an improvement in the last two levels. Besides my hard working, I think STE has also a share in that improvement."

Pouriya Jalalipour

"I would like to compete in archery for the Netherlands"

Pouriya Jalalipour (32) played professional basketball until he ended up in a wheelchair, following a motorcycle accident. He adapted and switched to archery. He was also successful in that discipline, and was a member of the Iranian National Archery Team that finished fourth at the 2019 World Championships in Den Bosch. It was a turning point in his life, because he decided to stay in the Netherlands and build a life here.

Nicole Loman (Vanderlande)

Thanks to ‘Tel mee met Taal’, dozens of employees have now completed language training.

What conditions need to be met? Who is eligible? What should the grant application look like? At STE they have answers to all these questions. We have a permanent point of contact who is very involved and is always available. If an application is unexpectedly rejected, as happened the first time, they look at how things can be improved. In the end, that application was approved, and we received a subsidy of more than € 40,000. In a later subsidy round, we were awarded an additional € 24,000. Through ‘Tel mee met Taal’, dozens of employees have now completed language training.

Ayushi Yadav

Moved from India to Eindhoven. Learning Dutch was her first priority.

"A very good institute to learn Dutch. I highly recommend STE to everyone who comes to Holland and wants to learn the language. The staff at STE made me feel very welcome. Language plays a very important role and the whole process allowed me to feel more confident, more connected and more at home in the Netherlands."

Mieke Groenewegen (APG)

This language training has given my self-belief a boost.

I have enriched my vocabulary and now find the right words much more easily. Even more important is that I now have the confidence that I can handle myself well in an English meeting. I can make a point and take the time for it. Many people who talk to natives tend to be reserved. This language training has given my self-belief a boost.

Ranbir Sinha (ASML)

"Speaking Dutch makes me feel at home"

"Hottentottententententoonstelling" is his favorite Dutch word and says a lot about his passion to learn the language. Ranbir Sinha (29) is now attending his fifth training course at STE Languages. He has also attended an integration course for expats. Here he explains his objectives: "I encourage myself to speak Dutch everywhere."

Mohammed Alkhateeb

Fled from Syria to Turkey in 2011. He came to the Netherlands in 2017.

'I was more than a student, I was helped as a person. I appreciate that they look at you as a person and that goes beyond just learning the language.'

Peggy van den Akker (Topic)

Works as a HR Officer at Topic and wants employees to feel at home

"STE is an organisation that has the student's best interest at heart. It is not pure business: you can see that the teachers enjoy their work. That is important, because language training doesn't end when the students leave. Integration is important. Who feels at home in a foreign land, will eventually function better as well."

Maria Carrillo Luciani (Mars Nederland B.V.)

“STE is a good school with a pleasant atmosphere. There you meet other people from overseas with whom you can exchange experiences. Together you learn, together you develop."

Maria Carrillo Luciani grew up in the Spanish language and taught herself English and Portuguese. So, she does have a feel for language, but she decided to enlist the help of STE Languages to learn Dutch. And that was an informed choice for Maria Carrillo Luciani: “First consider why you are following a language course.”

Katie Johnson (Bosch)

Works as Head of Controlling, Purchasing, and Logistics at Bosch Energy and Building Solutions

"My teacher always managed to challenge me and keep me interested. In the training sessions that followed, what I found interesting was always taken into account within the learning process. Trainers look beyond just the course material and we often just had chats about everyday situations or about a podcast that we had listened to beforehand."

Isteq B.V.

High Tech Campus Eindhoven

Isteq is a Dutch company based at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Isteq and its partners have developed state-of-the-art light sources for a variety of industrial applications: primarily in semiconductor, material analysis and spectroscopy as well as other applications.

Van den Bosch

The Supply Changer in Bulk

We believe bulk logistics is no longer just about transport. It’s also about data, insights and knowledge. By approaching the supply chain in a smarter way, Van den Bosch drives positive, sustainable and tangible change within the sector. By looking at things differently, we find new ways to help you improve your supply chain.

Our quality marks & partners

Blik op Werk

Blik op Werk

Blik op Werk, as an independent Quality Institute, shows you the way to qualified service providers, proven methodologies and practical knowledge in the field of sustainable labor participation and integration. Blik op Werk's mission is to promote and guarantee the quality of the service offering for this. Blik op Werk believes, just like STE, that everyone has the right to participate in society.
Cedeo

Cedeo

STE Languages is CEDEO certified for tailor-made in-company training courses. In order to obtain and maintain this status, CEDEO gives our clients an extensive questionnaire once every two years. Based on the findings of the survey a report is drawn up which is made available to everyone. STE Languages more than meets the basic conditions of client satisfaction including continuity and being focused on business needs.
NRTO

NRTO

The NRTO quality mark is a sign of quality and professionalism in the training sector. A provider with the NRTO quality mark meets high quality requirements and has been tested for this by an external certification body. A provider with the NRTO quality mark is transparent about products and services, offers adequate services, has professional dealings with customers, has expert staff and measures customer satisfaction.
Expat Spouses Initiative

Expat Spouses Initiative

Expat Spouses Initiative (ESI) connects spouses or partners of working internationals in the region to local professional opportunities and accelerates them towards the Dutch Labor market in a community-driven way. Expat Spouses Initiative is now a community of more than 2500 professionals. For the local business community, ESI is a driver of change specialized in bridging the gap between businesses that need talented, skilled employees and highly-skilled international talent who are dedicated, driven, and ready to enter the Dutch labor market.
Holland Expat Center

Holland Expat Center

Holland Expat Center South is a government agency and the starting point for internationals who settle in the Eindhoven region. The Expat Center offers an accelerated procedure for arranging the residence permit and municipal registration of highly skilled migrants and their accompanying family members. In addition, it serves as an information point where expats can ask questions about their location in the region.
Humanitas

Humanitas

The Humanitas association is a national voluntary organization. The Humanitas volunteers help people to change their situation on their own. Humanitas has more than eighty departments throughout the country. And they are there for everyone, regardless of age, background or philosophy. STE Languages is proud of the active collaboration with Humanitas.
UAF

UAF

The UAF is a foundation dedicated to the development of refugee students and professionals, and to their integration into the Dutch labor market. UAF is convinced that anyone who can use their knowledge is meaningful in the Netherlands. With the knowledge and experience of UAF, they advise and connect refugees, educational institutions, (local) governments and employers. STE Languages actively cooperates with UAF.
SkillsTown

SkillsTown

STE Languages has a partnership with online trainer SkillsTown. STE and SkillsTown will collaborate in the field of co-creation, where mutual knowledge and expertise are used to jointly create online learning solutions for specific target groups. The aim is to underline the importance of language and communication within online courses and to contribute to the personal and professional development of customers.
Brainport Development

Brainport Development

As an independent party, Brainport Development Eindhoven works together with the business community, knowledge institutions and governments on a strong and sustainable economic region. They help with this by connecting organisations, companies and talents and accelerating new innovations. In addition, they show the world through international promotion how special the Eindhoven Metropolitan Area is.
MKB Eindhoven

MKB Eindhoven

MKB Eindhoven is the executive organization of MKB Nederland in Brabant. MKB Eindhoven stands up for the interests of the entrepreneur, locally, regionally and nationally. MKB Eindhoven has 170,000 members, and we are proud to be one of them. Due to the large number of members, MKB Eindhoven can realize a powerful and effective lobby for a good SME entrepreneurial climate.
Archipel

Archipel

Archipel is an independent learning platform (originated from training organisation Schouten & Nelissen), where learning and development is made accessible to companies and firms. Archipel Academy organises training for large organizations and HRM Managers, so that companies can avoid the stresses and strains of having to arrange all their own training courses. Archipel Academy offers their own independent online learning platform and an up-to-date range of training courses for the growth and development of people.
NLinBusiness

NLinBusiness

NLinBusiness supports Dutch firms as they trade around the world. Exports to emerging markets are growing day by day, but there is no room for complacency. With NLinBusiness in place, it is time to step up the pace even further, specifically through more professional support for Dutch companies looking for export opportunities, so they can grow their business and create new jobs.
World Trade Center Eindhoven

World Trade Center Eindhoven

World Trade Center Eindhoven is a member of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). More than 330 WTCs exist worldwide, of which 116 are located in Europe. WTC•Eindhoven offers the business community in the South East Netherlands access to a global network that comprises a staggering 750,000 organisations and companies.
24UUR in Bedrijf

24UUR in Bedrijf

24UUR in Bedrijf (24U) is an entrepreneurial platform that stimulates business success. They do this for, by and with approximately 300 members in the Eindhoven-Helmond region. 24U believes that entrepreneurs - in all their diversity - can enrich each other through the exchange of relevant information and insights. 24UUR in Bedrijf stands for the passion that characterizes this region from its history.
Tilburg International Club

Tilburg International Club

Tilburg International Club (tíc) is a non-profit volunteer organization that welcomes and offers support to international members by providing information and organizing social, cultural and community activities. Tíc's many different activities make it possible for members to develop their interests and participate in a multi-national community. tíc helps internationals feel more at home in the Netherlands.
Sheltersuit Foundation

Sheltersuit Foundation

Sheltersuit Foundation is a non-profit organization providing immediate shelter to the homeless, while using upcycled materials and providing jobs. Sheltersuit Foundation and STE Languages both believe everyone deserves warmth, protection and dignity. STE Languages is proud of the partnership with Sheltersuit Foundation.
Opleiding.nl

Opleiding.nl

opleiding.nl provides a complete overview of relevant education and training courses in every field and at every level. The courses and training are carefully selected for their quality. This makes it much easier for you to search for a course or training. You don't have to try and choose from hundreds of alternatives, many of which the relevance and quality is unclear. You will find only a few options per subject and level, so that you can quickly make the choice that is right for you. All courses are top quality and from the best training providers in The Netherlands.
Huis naar Werk

Huis naar Werk

Huis naar Werk is an initiative from the Eindhoven Municipality, SBB, UWV, trade unions and employers' organizations to offer targeted help for everyone - employer and employee - who is looking for work or personnel. The reason for this initiative is the fragmented labour market that has developed over the years. Huis naar Werk intends to change this. In this way a "home" is created for entrepreneurs who are looking for workers and for people who are looking for employment and who have questions about work, training and development.
Brabant Business Magazine

Brabant Business Magazine

Brabant Business Media highlights businesses in Brabant, Gelderland, Limburg & Zeeland. Brabant Business Media offers companies everything under one roof. Thanks to the combination of print, online and video, we can offer you cross-media concepts, because we believe that online and offline news complement each other perfectly.

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