The English Center | Amsterdam Reviews 

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was great: organización, methpd and above all the teacher Rosalind. I have learned a lot. I was so confortable. Classes were amazing. She adapt to your needs and your level. The material fo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wanted to improve my English. My teacher was a very calm person. She understood me very well, which meant we discussed many different topics every time. Because of that, it was engaging every time.... See more

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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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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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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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and enjoyable

I found the lessons very helpful and enjoyable. The content and materials were personalised and adapted to my needs. The teacher was extremely knowledgeable and encouraging, which made it easier to try new things. My skills and confidence have improved significantly.

18 August 2025
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Dear Margreet, Thank you so much for your review. We really appreciate it! If we can be of further service sometime in the future, just let us know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good school!

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.

6 August 2025
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

Thank you for your positive recommendation. It was a pleasure to work with your motivated & lovely daughter!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

English practice(conversation, words) for my kids

I had 2 month practice for my son and daughter before starting International school. My kids could learn English conversation and technical words in limited time. Teacher provided very good atmosphere with various topic incl popular music and book or culture difference to stimulate my kids interest.
I recommend to take lesson.

25 August 2025
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Dear Hironobu, It was our pleasure to work with your children. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super professional and friendly

Super professional and friendly, my English is so much better now, it made learning feel like a walk in the park !

21 August 2025
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Thank you, Ellie! We are pleased that you made a strong improvement.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The entire course was quite helpful

The entire course was quite helpful, and I am sure I made a great progress compared with where I was before the course.
Learned lots of new things about correct pronunciation in every session.
The lecturer has been so kind and good at explaining things as well as giving feedback.

23 July 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience, Hiro. We're pleased you made progress with your pronunciation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Fast-organized schedule and great teacher

24 June 2025
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Thanks Duy for the 5 stars!!

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!

10 June 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.

25 April 2025
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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!

13 December 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.

5 March 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.

25 February 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.

7 January 2025
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

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!!

10 December 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.

5 November 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.

30 October 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.

23 August 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.

10 June 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!

15 July 2024
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Reply from The English Center | Amsterdam

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

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