About Us
Our vision
Globalization means that people from all over the world are more flexible and open to live, work or study in different countries. It is our belief that understanding language and culture will help them become part of a new working and living environment.
Our mission
Our mission is to train and prepare - in Dutch language and culture - Filipino people who will work, live or study in the Netherlands. It enables them to integrate in Dutch society more easily.
What do we train?
The Center is established to conduct training in the Dutch language and the Dutch culture.
In addition we conduct seminars and trainings for companies in the domain of teambuilding, assertiveness and effective communication.
Who do we train?
- Filipinos who have to take the test INBURGERING (Civic Integration) to get a MVV (Temporary Permit to Stay)
- Nurses and other medical professionals
- Officers and seafarers for Dutch and Belgium vessels
- Others who may work or study in the Netherlands
- Filipinos who have a Dutch or Belgian partner in the Philippines
- Filipinos who do business in the Netherlands or with Dutch people
- Dutch children
Where do we train?
The training center, which has a "Dutch" atmosphere, is located in Makati City, the business center in Metro Manila. The school has ample parking space and is easily accessible to public transport passing Chino Roces Avenue (former Pasong Tamo) and Vito Cruz Extension.
It has two spacious and comfortable classrooms, an Open learning Center (annex library) and a practicum room. A teacher's room is available for personal attention.
For the children, we use a classroom in International School Manila and the British School Manila.
Who are the trainers?
All trainers are Dutch people who have a lot of experience in the field of Dutch as a second language or other parts of the training. They have lived and conducted training in the Philippines for a considerable period of time and they are used to deal with Filipinos in all walks of life.