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 (see red button below). This is our application timeline:

  • For courses starting in September, the application form is open NOW and closes Sunday the 26th of July 11:59 pm.

  • For courses starting in November, the application form will be available in October.

  • For courses starting in February, the application form will be available in December.

  • For courses starting in April, the application form will be available in February (2027).

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 is not an exam.

Being invited to an application session does not guarantee enrollment. After the session, we place students into appropriate classes. If there are more applicants than spots, we randomly select students for enrollment. 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 Form Right2Education Courses

Application for Intensives at Amsterdam University College

Every year, Amsterdam University College (AUC) allows some refugees/asylum seekers to take part in their Intensive courses. The application process is organised by Right2Education.

To apply for the AUC intensive classes, students also need to fill out an application form:

  • Course in January: Application form available in October.

  • Course in June: Application form available in March.

Applicants who have a sufficient level of English (B1/B2) may be randomly selected to take part in an assessment session.

During this session, AUC will select students to join the Intensive course. The selected students will receive a phone call to confirm their availability and their commitment.

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

After these preparations, the student will begin the course in January or June.

Please note: the application process and commitment required for joining a course at AUC are much more intense than for regular Right2Education classes. Please keep this in mind when applying. More information can be found in the application form.

Application Form AUC Intensive 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

  • If there are more continuing students wishing to start a course than the number of spaces available, students advancing from a lower level will be prioritised before students repeating the same course

For more information, check our policy below.

Student Policy

Taking a class:

  • Students can only take one class at a time.

  • Exemptions to this rule can be made in cases when, after accommodating all applicants, free spaces remain. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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

  • If there are more continuing students wishing to start a course than the number of spaces available, students advancing from a lower level will be prioritised over students repeating the same course

Switching Languages

  • If students wish to switch to another language, they will be treated as a new student and will not be prioritised 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 (in January or June) and are interested in joining regular 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-served” 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.