The Application Process

Who can apply?

Anyone with a refugee background can apply. There are no age restrictions or any other requirements. Having a status is also not required.

Do you want to join our classes? Read here how to apply.

The first step is filling in the application form on our website. Application timeline:

  • Classes starting in September: Application form available in July.

  • Classes starting in November: Application form available in September.

  • Classes starting in February: Application form available in December.

  • Classes starting in April: Application form available in February.

Our classes often have more applicants than available spots. We randomly select applicants from those who apply through our website. If selected, applicants are invited to an application session where we provide information about our classes, the buddy program, and upcoming events. They will also complete a brief placement test, which helps us understand their language level—it's not an exam.

Being invited to an application session doesn't guarantee enrollment. After the session, we place students into appropriate classes. If there are more applicants than spots, we randomly select students for enrolment. Once selected, we inform new students and send them information brochures to prepare for their classes.

Join us in learning and integrating through language—apply now and take the first step towards improving your language skills!

Application for Intensives

To apply for our intensive classes, students also need to fill out an application form.

Application timeline:

  • Classes starting in January: Application form available online in October.

  • Classes starting in June: Application form available online in April.

Applicants are randomly selected for the course. Selected students will receive a phone call to confirm their availability for attending classes 4 times a week and their commitment to the course.

Once admitted, we assist the student in obtaining a UvA-ID, which may take a few weeks. We provide access to Canvas and other course materials, including textbooks and online resources.

After these preparations, the student will begin the course.

Are you already studying at R2E?

If you are already studying with R2E and you want to continue with the next course, you can get priority. This means you do not have to apply again. However, there is a limit to how often you can get priority. Here is our policy:

  • Students can move up/down classes a maximum of 2 times within a language

  • If they want to move up, they must have passed the previous level

  • Students can retake the same level within a language a maximum of 1 time

  • If students wish to switch to another language, they will be treated as a new student and will not be prioritized

For more information, check our policy below.

Student Policy

Taking a class: Students can only take one class at a time.

Progressing Students 

  • Students can move up/down classes a maximum of 2 times within a language and will be prioritised in the application process

  • If students wish to move up in a language, they must have passed the previous level

Re-taking a Language

  • Students can retake the same level within a language a maximum of 1 time and will be prioritised in the application process

Switching Languages

  • If students wish to switch to another language, they will be treated as a new student and be non-prioritized in the application process

  • They will need to reapply and attend the application session.

Intensive Students

  • Students who have taken classes with AUC during an Intensive and are interested to join R2E classes should apply as new/switching students via the form on our website. 

New Students

  • Students are randomly selected

  • Selection is not “first-come-first-serve” or based on any qualities or criteria —> it’s random


 FAQs

  • There are no requirements, except a refugee background. There is no age limit, no status required and no other selection criteria. Selection is random.

  • Start by filling out the application form on our website. Then, if you are selected, you will have to attend the application session where you have to do a placement test. This is not an exam, just an indication of your language skills. Being invited to the application session doesn't guarantee enrolment. After the application session, you will receive an email stating whether you have been selected to the course.

  • You will receive an email from us stating whether you have been selected to come to the application or not. If you are selected, you will have to attend the application session where you have to do a placement test. This is not an exam, just an indication of your language skills. Being invited to the application session doesn't guarantee enrolment. After the application session, you will receive an email stating whether you have been selected to the course.

  • R2E courses are often oversubscribed. This means that more people are applying than we have spots for. We are always trying to offer as many courses and spots as possible, but the demand is very high. That is why we randomly have to select students and, unfortunately, have to reject people. We hope you try again for the next course.

  • If you are already studying with R2E and you want to continue with the next course, you can get priority. This means you do not have to apply again. But you can only move up classes a maximum of 2 times AND you must have passed the previous level.

  • If you did not pass the course or feel like you are not ready to move onto the next level, you can retake the course. But you can only retake a course 1 time with priority.

  • If you wish to switch from Dutch to English or English to Dutch, you will be treated as a new student and will not be prioritized in the application process. This means you will have to reapply through the form on the website and attend the application session again.

  • No. You can only take one course each period.

Any questions about the application process?

Contact our student coordinators.