Looking for high-quality, personalized English or Business English training in Amstelveen? Learn with native-speaker trainers who tailor each course to your goals, schedule, and learning style. Build your confidence, fluency, and international communication skills—right here in Amstelveen at The English Center's headquarters.
Expect a focused, supportive, and client-centered learning experience.
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The English Center
Chirurgijn 51
1188 DK Amstelveen
The Netherlands
By appointment only
Study English or Business English at our Amstelveen headquarters—conveniently located at ground level with free parking, easy access, and just a short walk from public transport. Please note that while the classroom is accessible, the restroom is not wheelchair accessible.
All visits are by appointment only.
The atmosphere at our Amstelveen location is friendly and relaxed. Sessions take place in a quiet, ground-floor training room designed for focus and comfort — a welcome break from busy offices or crowded city locations. Clients appreciate the calm atmosphere, the nearby green areas for short walks between sessions, and the sense of privacy and trust that supports real learning. Every lesson is tailored, every detail is focused on your goals to help you concentrate without distractions.
Amstelveen is home to a large international community. At The English Center, Japanese clients are our largest expat group, followed by learners from India, Ukraine, China, and Korea.
A note from our teacher team: We're all expats ourselves, so we know first-hand what it means to build confidence and find your voice in a second language!
And of course, about half of our clients are Dutch — professionals, students, and parents who want to take their English from good to excellent. Our training reflects the mix of the city: international, diverse, and focused on practical communication in real life.
Tram 25 provides a quick, direct trip from Amsterdam Zuid station at the Zuidas WTC (World Trade Center) to the Poortwachter stop in Amstelveen — just a four-minute walk from our door. Many professionals from Zuidas choose this location because it avoids Amsterdam traffic, congestion, and expensive parking. If you prefer to drive, you’ll find free, easy parking right outside the building. Bus 178 also serves the Poortwachter stop, and the calm, relaxed environment makes it an ideal place to focus before or after a demanding workday.
Westwijk is only a few minutes away from our Amstelveen location. Many Westwijk clients come by car because the route is fast, and parking is free and easy. Or just take Tram 25.
Our Amstelveen location is close to several high schools and a university — including the International School of Amsterdam (ISA), Amity International School, Hermann Wesselink College, Keizer Karel College, and the Vrije Universiteit (VU). We provide focused private academic English tutoring for students, including short and long-term coaching. We prepare students for key exams such as the eindtoets and Cambridge tests, as well as for spreekbeurten. Some students come to us for a short series of lessons to solve a specific problem; others train with us weekly over months or years to develop strong, lasting English that supports university entry or an international career. Our approach is personal, targeted, and designed to help students succeed quickly and sustainably.
Amstelveen attracts thousands of international professionals -- and many want to improve their business English for work in the Netherlands. Our private courses help you strengthen your international communication. We're easy to reach from Amsterdam South, Buitenveldert, and Zuidas via Tram 25, by bike or car.
The Stadshart Amstelveen is close by and offers everything you need before or after your lesson. This city center includes the Cobra Museum, the Volksuniversiteit, the Stadsschouwburg, excellent shopping, lots of cafes and restaurants, a regional Friday market, and a large public library. The main bus station at Stadshart provides a fast, direct connection to our location, making it a convenient option if you use public transport. If you cycle, the route along Van der Hooplaan is quick, safe, and direct, bringing you to our door in just a few minutes.
Our Amstelveen location is very convenient for professionals working near Keizer Karelweg and Handelsplein, and at companies such as Nikon, Canon and KPMG. Our proximity makes it simple to fit private English training into a busy workday. Whether you come by car, bike, or public transport, the trip is fast and straightforward.
Our Amstelveen location is ideal for:
Whatever your goals, we have a private English training program designed for you:
Make fast progress with our intensive English training designed for 1:1, tailor-made lessons.
Strengthen your workplace communication with our business English training, designed to help you speak clearly, confidently, and professionally at work.
Prepare effectively with focused English job interview training. Practice your answers, build confidence, and improve your delivery.
Make your spoken English clear and understandable with private English accent coaching. Don't let a strong accent hold you back at work, or in social situations.
Improve your workplace communication with our spoken business English training. Develop clear, confident speaking for meetings, presentations, and everyday professional situations.
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“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 homework given each time was just right and really helped with reviewing what she had learned in class. We are truly grateful for all the support. I highly recommend the English Center.”
— 平野直子, Amstelveen
“Super professional and friendly, my English is so much better now, it made learning feel like a walk in the park!”
— Ellie, Amstelveen
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Yes. We work with secondary school and university students on spoken English, writing, and exam preparation. We also provide weekly tutoring to enhance and improve school performance.
Absolutely. Many clients choose a hybrid course of in-person lessons in Amstelveen and online sessions for flexibility.
We offer duo lessons for colleagues, partners and family members who prefer to study together at our Amstelveen location. This training is tailored to your shared goals, including Business English, Intensive English, Job Interview Coaching, and Accent Training.
A private lesson is 1.5 to 2 hours in length. Intensive courses may include longer sessions depending on your goals and schedule.
Yes. There’s free, easy parking at Chirurgijn 51.
Yes. Because it is quiet and easy to reach, Amstelveen is a popular choice for intensive course clients who enjoy taking a walk in the park between morning and afternoon sessions.
Partially. The classroom is on the ground floor with step‑free access. However, the restroom is not wheelchair accessible. Our Hoofddorp location, on the other hand, is fully wheelchair accessible.
We also offer English courses in Amsterdam, Den Haag, and Hoofddorp. Choose the location that best fits your schedule — or opt for a hybrid format combined with online lessons.
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The English Center
Chirurgijn 51
1188 DK Amstelveen
The Netherlands
By appointment only
