Language advice

Everything starts with language!

Language is important to build a network and to find a study or job

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Advice on pre-education

To be able to follow a course in the Netherlands, you must have completed sufficient previous education. 

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No residence permit (yet).

You have applied for asylum, but you do not yet have a residence permit. Can you follow a study? And what should you take into account?

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Do you want advice?

We are pleased that you are interested in our organization and what we can do for you. 

  • Not sure yet which type of support is right for you? 
  • Do you doubt whether the UAF can help you and do you want advice? 
  • Or do you have another question about our guidance? 

Send us a message through the below  contact form. We will email or call you within 4 working days for a consultation. 

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Can the UAF help me?

Whether the UAF can help you depends on your personal situation. 

In any case, you must meet the following conditions: 

  • You have an asylum background* 
  • You want to study at MBO level 3 or 4, HBO or university 
  • You have completed at least 11 years of education
  • You speak English or Dutch at an intermediate level (B1 or higher)   

 * You have a Dutch residence permit based on asylum or you have applied for asylum and this procedure is still ongoing. 

 Do you meet these requirements? Then contact us. When asking what the UAF can do for you, your level of Dutch is important. 

To be able to study and work in the Netherlands, you need at least language level B1.

 

Do you not yet have a B1 Dutch language level?

If you integrate via the Education Route or the B1 route, you will receive Dutch language lessons via your municipality. Discuss the possibilities with your municipality. Are you unable to find a solution? Then the UAF can help you advise you.  

Are you not yet integrating? Then we will first support you in learning the language. This is necessary to be able to study and work. We will support you in learning the Dutch language up to B1 level via our UAF Academy, an online learning platform (e-learning).  

 

When can you register for the UAF Academy? 

For the UAF Academy you must meet the following conditions: 

  • You have completed at least 11 years of education 
  • You speak English or Dutch at an average level, so that you can easily follow the e-learning courses at the UAF Academy 
  • You have applied for asylum and 
    • Your asylum procedure is still ongoing 
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    • You have been granted an asylum residence permit but you do not yet have your own home 

Are you a Ukrainian refugee under the Temporary Protection Directive and do you have an O-document or sticker? You can also register for the UAF Academy. 

 

How can I register? 

Do you meet these conditions? And do you want to request support from the UAF? Then fill in the form below contact form. 

 

Have you already studied and do you want to start working right away? 

Often it is necessary that you follow a training or course to practice your profession in the Netherlands. Contact the UAF to discuss what you need. 

 

Contact us

Do you have a question for us? Fill in the contact form. We will contact you as soon as possible.

Please note: complete the form in Dutch or English. 

Before we register you at the UAF, we will first contact you to discuss your request for help and how we can support you exactly.

Prefer to talk to someone on the phone? Please call: 030 – 252 08 35.
 

The UAF is on Thursday February 20 from 10.00:13.30 to XNUMX:XNUMX not reachable by phone. You can of course send an e-mail or fill in the contact form on the website. We will respond to your message as soon as possible.

The UAF cannot be reached by telephone on Thursday, February 20 from 10:00 am to 13:30 pm You can of course send an e-mail or fill in the contact form on the website. We will respond to your message as quickly as possible.