N.B. Na 17:00 uur 15 maart worden geen STAP formulieren voor deze ronde meer geaccepteerd  

Important! The English Center pre registration period for this STAP-budget window ends at 17:00 on 15 March. Pre registration forms received after that date will be processed for the next STAP-budget window, 1 May. 

Pre register with the STAP budget for your Business English Course

Pre registration for English Center courses is now open. Contact us via the pre registration form or call +31 20 823 0569. The STAP-budget can provide up to 1000 euro per year for approved recipients to improve their employment opportunities.

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Which Business English STAP course is best for you?

Read the 3 course descriptions below, then select your course, read the instructions, and use the form on this page to pre register. 

10 hour private Business English STAP course: For participants at level B1-C2. Fully paid by STAP

• Locations: Online, Amsterdam, Den Haag, and Amstelveen
• Start date: most courses can begin quickly after you are approved for STAP
• 100% native-speaker trainers
• Fully customized training for you and your career
• Highly interactive lessons to activate your English skills
• Cost: €1000

IMPORTANT! Complete the STAP pre registration form on this page.

One week intensive small group Business English STAP course in Amsterdam Centrum. For participants at level B1-C2.  Fully paid by STAP.

• Location: Heart of Amsterdam, just minutes from Amsterdam Central Station
• Next start date for STAP participants: June 5
• Enjoy a social experience in a classroom in Amsterdam
• Share an interactive learning experience with classmates
• Take the one-week program, Monday–Friday, 13:00–17:00
• Learn at intermediate to advanced levels
• Develop vocabulary, writing, speaking and presentation skills
• Cost: €795

IMPORTANT! Complete the STAP pre registration form on this page.

20 hour private intensive course Business English STAP Course For participants at level B1-C2. 50% paid by STAP.

• Locations: Online, Amsterdam, Den Haag, Amstelveen
• Start date: Most courses can begin quickly
• Get 100% personalization & all the trainer’s attention
• Improve quickly and develop the skills that are most important for your career
• *Cost €2000 minus €1000 STAP-Budget= your cost of €1000

IMPORTANT! Complete the STAP pre registration form on this page.

 

Instructions: How do you register for a STAP Budget course with The English Center?

1. You take the free English Center level test.
2. You choose your English Center course. See your STAP course options above.
3. You pre register with The English Center using the English Center pre registration form on this page.
4. When we accept your pre registration, we will send you a STAP “proof of registration.” (STAP-aanmeldingsbewijs.)
5. You submit this form to the UWV’s STAP portal. You will need a DigiD number to login.
6. The UWV will process your request and tell you if they approve your funding.
7. When you have been approved, respond to your English Center contact person, who will complete your course registration. You cannot start the course until you have been approved by STAP.
8. Complete the form below now.

STAP-Budget course pre registration form

When can you apply for the STAP-Budget?

In 2023 there are 5 application rounds. Every 2 months a new application round will open. The 2023 dates are 17 March, 1 May, 3 July, 4 September and 1 November.

How often can you apply for the STAP-Budget?

You can apply for the STAP-budget once a year.

Our locations

Online (Zoom), Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Den Haag