Business English Courses

Specialists in Business English Training for Professionals

Speak English with confidence and impact.
The English Center provides private, in-company, and intensive Business English courses — tailored to your goals and delivered by expert native-speaker trainers in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hoofddorp, Den Haag, and online.

For over 16 years, professionals and companies across the Netherlands have trusted The English Center to deliver exceptional Business English training. Our programs are tailored to your goals, schedule, and professional context — helping you communicate clearly, naturally, and effectively.

The English Center is proud to hold the CEDEO recognition of excellence — the Dutch national quality mark for top training providers — and to be highly rated on Trustpilot by our clients. These independent recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to quality, trust, and results.

Our English and Business English Course USPs

  • P3-1: Well reviewed by professionals and organisations
  • P3-2: CEDEO-recognised training provider
  • P3-3: CRKBO-registered and VAT-exempt in NL
  • P3-4: Fast-start, personalized coaching
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Business English Courses & English Courses
Customized to fit you perfectly

At The English Center, every course is designed around your personal goals. Whether you’re looking to boost your career, improve your communication skills, or perfect your writing, we have the course that’s right for you. With our unique, fully personalized one-on-one approach, you’ll make real, measurable progress.

The English Center specializes in business and professional English training. Every year, we help individuals, companies, and government organizations achieve their language goals. Our team of 100% native-speaking trainers are experts in their field, bringing extensive knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to every session. It’s no surprise that our passion for teaching is often mentioned in our glowing reviews. Learning English at The English Center isn’t just effective—it’s enjoyable, too!

Business English

A Business English course at The English Center teaches you the language of business success. We specialise in Business English – a specialist field that requires a specialist approach. We have a large trainer team with expertise in delivering a wide range of courses, from in-company to intensives. Our trainers can customise a course in your sector, whether that’s pharma or fashion, IT or energy.

  • Specialists in Business English – knowledge of jargon
  • Practical exercises with direct 1:1 feedback
  • Lessons at one of our locations, your office, hybrid, or online
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Everyday English

Being able to express yourself well in English is increasingly important.  From everyday situations such as shopping and writing emails, to life-changing events such as moving abroad, English is your communication passport. 
Our courses are fully tailored to your personal preferences.

  • Private lessons for optimal development
  • Lessons at one of our attractive locations, hybrid, or online
  • Course content tailored to your personal needs
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Our most popular courses

Spoken Business English Course

Speak more fluently, accurately, and confidently at work. This tailored Spoken Business English Course builds your skills for meetings, presentations, and everyday conversations—so you can communicate with impact and ease in any professional setting.

Summer English Course Amsterdam

Registration is now open for Intensive Summer English and Business English Courses in Amsterdam. These personalized, private courses offer a unique opportunity to enhance your language skills while exploring the Amsterdam Museum Quarter's charming streets, world-class museums and beautiful Vondelpark. Start with a free intake.

English Accent Training

Improve your English pronunciation with a 1:1 private course. At The English Center you can learn to speak English in a British, American, or international style . Our native English-speaker teachers will adjust your accent and share the secrets of spoken English that only native-speakers know.  

Job Interview Coaching in English

Are you about to start a new challenge and do you want to confidently approach your job interview in English? With our English Job Interview Coaching we prepare you optimally - from your resume to the most difficult questions. You will be able to present yourself confidently and convincingly in English.

Intensive English Course

During our private intensive crash courses in English, you will be fully immersed in the English language: you will think, speak and breathe English. This is how you achieve optimal progress and fast results. Choose a package of 20, 35 or 50 hours. 

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Our Success Stories

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Our approach to your best corporate English

At The English Center, we understand that professional success starts with effective communication: confident, clear, and powerful. You’ll know exactly what to say and how to convey your message persuasively.

Our corporate English courses are designed to help you permanently improve your English skills. Whether you need to deliver an important presentation, negotiate effectively, or write clear and professional business texts, we’ll teach you how to communicate with confidence and professionalism.

The training sessions are fully personalized and tailored to your work context. With one-on-one lessons from experienced native-speaking trainers, you’ll immediately start working on your corporate English. Thanks to our practical approach, you’ll not only master the language but also gain an understanding of the cultural nuances essential in an international business environment.

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  • Fully customized: Your learning journey is aligned with your professional goals
  • Native-speaking trainers: Personalized guidance with immediate feedback
  • Flexible scheduling: Choose online lessons or sessions in one of our inspiring learning spaces

Contact The English Center

Would you like to plan an intake, receive more information about a course or test, request a proposal, or do you have another question? 
Complete the contact form and we will be happy to help you. We usually respond within 1 business day.

You can also call! You can reach us during office hours on: +31 (0)20 823 0569.

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