STE Languages is more than a language school. Our mission is to make internationals feel at home in Dutch society. STE Languages achieves this goal by offering tailor-made language training that also focuses on culture, organising accessible events and through intensive cooperation with local communities and companies. Read this article in the July 2024 edition of FRITS magazine.

STE Languages launched an A1 & A1+ Dutch Language Boost Nt2 for Highly Qualified. This is a short course which aims to refresh grammar with a focus on spoken skills. The goal is not an increase in level within the European Framework of Reference (EFR) but simply to refresh your overall language ability.

STE Languages, together with partners De Randstad Groep, Kans², UvA Talen and the Childcare Industry Organisation, has formed the Childcare Language Coalition to help the sector achieve the 3F language requirement for pedagogical staff. This language requirement must be achieved before 1st January 2025.

Technology might change the way we communicate, but will never replace it. Dive into the nuances of language skills; their impact, diverse approaches, and more. Mathilde Lageman, co-owner of STE Languages, is guest in the Archipel Academy podcast episode of Fit for the Future.

On 12th September, in the Philips Stadium, STE Languages ​​is a partner of the event The World at the Table in Brainport Eindhoven, together with WTC/e Brainport and NLinBusiness.com. This event will discuss the importance of language and culture and the opportunities and pitfalls in international business.

A recent poll by the Algemeen Dagblad shows that approximately 30% of Dutch priests come from abroad. This is also the case in the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch. STE Languages ​​enjoys working with the Diocese to develop and improve the foreign priests' Dutch language skills. The priests come from Africa and India and they develop the Dutch language from the basic level with great enthusiasm and dedication.

STE Languages ​​is growing fast and has recently welcomed many new colleagues. Team building and introductions are therefore very important. Several times a year we organise company activities for all employees and teachers. Friday, 28th June was the summer event in Eindhoven

In a recent Volkskrant article, Eindhoven Chief of Police, Jallal Barta, emphasised that "Language gives meaning to people and situations, determines whether something is right or wrong." Barta argued that in social interactions we should pay more attention to similarities than to differences between people. Language plays a crucial role in this. Read the full article below.

PSV and STE Languages have extended their cooperation agreement! STE Languages greatly enjoyed providing language training in Spanish and English for PSV players, coaching staff and backroom personnel this season. The language classes for players were aimed at increasing vocabulary and developing grammatical knowledge, in particular football terminology. These courses were important in the context of PSV's international ambitions. We look forward to another season of growth, success and collaboration.