First Admission for Non-native speakers

Who is this programme for?

Is your Dutch not that good yet? Then this programme is for you. To attend secondary school, you need to be able to speak Dutch well. In addition, it is nice to get to know Dutch culture better if you have just come to live in the Netherlands. The age of students is between 11 years and 6 months and 16 years.

Dutch as a second language (NT2)

Learning Dutch is the main activity at the EOA. You are taught by a small team of teachers in your own part of our school. During all lessons, including those on math or on Dutch society or culture, you will learn the Dutch language. To make this go faster, we also only speak Dutch in class. There is nothing to fear, everyone is learning the language, so everyone will have some trouble with it at first.

Your subjects

Besides lessons on the Dutch language, we teach subjects such as; Art and Culture, Exercise & Sport, People and Society, Maths and English. In this way, you are also introduced to subjects from regular education. This way, you can discover what you like and what suits you.

Phases

EOA education is divided into three phases:

1. the extended intake (VIK)
2. the initial phase – learning route 1, 2, 3
3. the intermediate phase – learning route 1, 2, 3

Most students need two years to prepare adequately for regular secondary education.

Find out more via the pages below.

Your own mentor

You always have your own mentor. You and your parent(s)/carer(s) can ask your mentor all questions about school. During the mentor lessons, your mentor talks to your class about how things are going, homework, school rules and dealing with each other.

Support

If you feel good, you can learn better! At the EAO, we pay attention to you, so we can quickly see if you might need extra help. We often help you ourselves, but sometimes we enlist the help of others. Like a remedial educationalist, a remedial teacher, a student counsellor or a coordinator. Terms you may not all know, but don’t worry, this will all be arranged for you if necessary. We always consult with you and your parent(s)/carer(s). We are open and enjoy consulting so that together we can give you the best possible education.

Registration

Due to the large number of applications, there is currently a waiting list. We make every effort to place each pupil as soon as possible. The application process can only be started when the student is living in (the vicinity of) Eindhoven.

The application process goes through Global College. You can fill in the application form on the Global College website. We will then contact you for an intake interview.