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Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
Stress Relief and Well-being Strategies for Teachers1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
The Democratic Life in the EU: Teaching Citizen Rights and Duties1 Apr 20242024-04-01Fully Booked1
Traditional Arts and ICT Art Tools for Teaching your Subjects and Promoting Life Skills1 Apr 20242024-04-01Confirmed1Register here »
21st Century Skills for Teachers and Students8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
Deep Democracy: How to Manage Conflicts Building a Strong Classroom Culture8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
Integrating AI in the Classroom With Critical Thinking8 Apr 20242024-04-08Confirmed1Register here »
ICT and Outdoor Teaching and Learning15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools15 Apr 20242024-04-15Confirmed1Register here »
Boosting Creative Thinking and Problem Solving22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Advanced Level)22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Intermediate Level)22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
Leadership and Management for School Principals22 Apr 20242024-04-22Confirmed1Register here »
From STEM to STEAM Education: a New Learning Approach29 Apr 20242024-04-29Confirmed1Register here »
Integrating AI in the Classroom With Critical Thinking29 Apr 20242024-04-29Confirmed1Register here »
Discovering the Best Educational Systems from Europe and the World6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Elementary Level)6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Intermediate Level)6 May 20242024-05-06Fully Booked1
School Innovation: A New Mindset for Teachers and Students6 May 20242024-05-06Confirmed1Register here »
Deep Democracy: How to Manage Conflicts Building a Strong Classroom Culture13 May 20242024-05-13Confirmed1Register here »
The 4Cs: Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration in Schools20 May 20242024-05-20Confirmed1Register here »
Creative Strategies for Language Teachers: Make it Easy, Make it Real!3 Jun 20242024-06-03Confirmed1Register here »
21st Century Skills for Teachers and Students24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
Effective School Leadership: Implementing Continuing Learning for All24 Jun 20242024-06-24Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course for Beginners1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
Instructional Strategies to Address the Diverse Needs of All Students1 Jul 20242024-07-01Confirmed1Register here »
A Happy Lesson: Valuable Tips to Create a Joyful Classroom15 Jul 20242024-07-15Confirmed1Register here »
Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future22 Jul 20242024-07-22Confirmed1Register here »
Life Coaching for Teachers: Happy Teachers for Better Students22 Jul 20242024-07-22Confirmed1Register here »
Deep Democracy: How to Manage Conflicts Building a Strong Classroom Culture29 Jul 20242024-07-29Confirmed1Register here »
Integrating AI in the Classroom With Critical Thinking29 Jul 20242024-07-29Confirmed1Register here »
English Language Course (Intermediate Level)5 Aug 20242024-08-05Confirmed1Register here »
A Happy Lesson: Valuable Tips to Create a Joyful Classroom19 Aug 20242024-08-19Confirmed1Register here »
Environmental Education: Learning and Acting for a Better Future28 Oct 20242024-10-28Confirmed1Register here »

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About the Training Centre in Amsterdam

All our teacher training courses in Amsterdam will take place either in the Morning (9.00-13.45) or in the Afternoon (14.00-18.45) depending on classroom and trainer availability.

The address of our training center in Amsterdam is:

Utrechtsedwarsstraat 13-I 1017 WB, Amsterdam

Our Academy is located in a beautiful historic building in the vibrant zone around Utrechtsestraat, in the city center, within the canal ring.

An area where all the streets and buildings evoke Amsterdam’s past and where you can have an entertaining and calming walk with the view of the different canals that cross through this area.

At our Europass Teacher Academy training center in Amsterdam, we collaborate with Molinos de Viento, a language learning center. This allows us access to well-equipped training rooms, office support, resources, and a wealth of local knowledge.

The Training Centre is located right in the heart of a vibrant group of streets, full of hotels, restaurants, cafes, and parks. From here, there is easy access to tram stops and the central train station of Amsterdam.

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How to reach us

To arrive by metro from Amsterdam’s Central Station:

  1. Take the Metro 52 towards Station Zuid.
  2. Ride two stops and get down on the Vijzelgracht stop.
  3. Head east down Weteringschans Street.
  4. Turn let in Reguliersgracht.
  5. Turn right in Utrechtsedwarsstraat.
  6. You will find the venue on the first floor of number 13-I.

If you are coming from a different location, there is a variety of buses, trams, and metros that can drop you nearby.

The area is easily accessible by road and the region benefits from an excellent public transport system. A network of trains, buses, and tramways makes it simple and affordable to get to school every day and discover Amsterdam and the surrounding area.

Tickets for buses and trams:

GVB 1-hour ticket – €3.20, valid only on GVB trams/metro/buses, NOT on trains. A Bus Tram Metro (BTM) ticket is €6.50 and is valid for 90 minutes on GVB plus Connexxion/EBS buses.

Unlimited GVB Day/Multi-Day tickets – 1 to a 7-day ticket (€8.50 to €37). Valid on all GVB transport in Amsterdam on a 24-hour basis. Not valid on airport trains or 397 airport buses.

Amsterdam Travel Ticket – 1/2/3 day card (€17/€22.50/€28) combines airport train/bus journey with unlimited use of GVB transport in Amsterdam. Valid on a day (not 24-hour) basis.

Getting to Amsterdam

By plane

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is located 14 km away from the city center and it is served by many international and national flights, including low-cost airlines.

There is a regular bus and tram service direct to the city center and it is also possible to take a taxi, an Uber, or use our transfer service.

By train

Trains arrive at Amsterdam Central Station, located in the city center and 2 km away from our training center.

Getting around the city

Amsterdam’s public transport operator, GVB, offers a variety of ways to get around the city, connecting virtually every neighborhood by train, tram, metro, bus, and ferry.

To get to know the most significant landmarks, you can get a I Amsterdam City Card:

  • Get access to over 70 museums and top attractions in Amsterdam, enjoy city-wide public transport by metro, tram, bus, and ferry, discover Amsterdam from the water with a unique canal cruise, and Rent a bike for a full day and explore like the locals;
  • Cards can be purchased from one to five days, with prices between 60 and 125€;
  • Order the City Card online, or visit the I Amsterdam Store at Amsterdam Central Station to buy one;

If you’re using public transport in Amsterdam, the public transport card (OV Chipkaart) is used on trams, buses, and metros. The most convenient option for visitors is a disposable one-hour card or day card (valid for one to seven days):

  • One-hour tickets can be bought from the conductor or driver on the tram or bus;
  • Day tickets can be bought on the tram or purchased in advance. Day cards cannot be bought from the driver on the bus. Tickets are valid across the whole network from the first use, allowing you to take as many journeys as you choose within your chosen time frame;

Amsterdam is working towards making public transport completely cashless. Tickets can only be purchased using debit or credit. Cash is no longer accepted on buses or trams.

With any of these options, you always have to validate your ticket or pass when entering public transport. For guidance visit the GVB Tickets and Info Offices.

 

Our Cultural Activities

The following cultural activities are included in the price of each Erasmus course in Amsterdam:

  • A guided tour of Amsterdam
  • Another cultural activity in Amsterdam or its surroundings

Our guided walking tour

Get to know the highlights of Amsterdam’s city center with this tour that will help you orientate yourself better during the week. The tour begins at the Training Centre.

Our Saturday excursion

Participants can choose between the following options, usually held on the Saturday at the end of the 1-week course and on the first Saturday for 2-week courses:

Rijksmuseum

The unique position that the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam gained in the world throughout the centuries, comes not only from possessing many masterpiece paintings of Dutch and world art. Along with masterworks like Rembrandt’s “Night Watch”, and several paintings by Vermeer, van Dyck, and Jan Steen, the museum has a truly exceptional collection of the antique objects of the Dutch culture.
Be sure to download the Rijksmuseum app, you’ll find an excellent audioguide!
Please note tickets to the Rijksmuseum may be limited during high season.

Stedelijk Museum

The Stedelijk Museum was founded in 1874 by a group of private citizens in Amsterdam, led by C.P. van Eeghen, who donated funds and their art collections to establish a museum in the capital of the Netherlands that would be devoted to modern art. This Museum is now the place where everyone can discover and experience modern and contemporary visual art and design

Zaanse Schans + train ticket

Looking around you at the Zaanse Schans, you will see nothing but history. A feeling of nostalgia will strike you when you see the wooden facades, the slit windows, and the low doors. Here, centuries of memories are like footprints of history resounding in each chamber. Hundreds of years ago, people slept, cooked, laughed, cried, loved, argued, and were born and died within these walls. And still, the Zaanse Schans lives on, because all premises are lived in.

Seasonal options

Muiderslot + Boat

Muiden Castle, a renowned fortress at the Vecht river’s mouth in Muiden, Netherlands, is featured in medieval TV shows, standing where the river meets the former Zuiderzee.

Keukenhof Gardens

Keukenhof, known as the Garden of Europe, is one of the world’s largest flower gardens in Lisse, Netherlands. Covering 32 hectares, it annually plants around 7 million flower bulbs, with a special focus on tulips.

Light Artworks Boat Tour

Experience light artworks up close on a (semi) open boat in an intimate group setting. With exceptional views and a knowledgeable guide, the tour showcases the artworks even in changing weather.

Amsterdam and Surroundings

Amsterdam is one of the greatest small cities in the world.  From its canals to its renowned museums and historical buildings, it is truly one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Found within the province of North-Holland, Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the “Venice of the North”, attributed by the large number of canals that make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Originating as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world during the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th Century.  A few of Amsterdam’s notable residents throughout history include painters Rembrandt and Van Gogh, the diarist Anne Frank and philosopher Baruch Spinoza. It is a city of tolerance and diversity, with all the advantages of a big city:  rich culture, great nightlife, international cuisine, etc. with little road traffic thanks to its extensive canals. Your next destination is never far away, but you can always rent a bike to get the authentic local experience.

Best Things to Do in Amsterdam

1) Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in Zaandam.  It is best known for its collection of well-preserved historic windmills and houses.  From 1961 to 1974 old buildings from all over the Zaanstreek were relocated. It is around a 30-minute train ride from Amsterdam Central Train Station.

2) The Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is a Dutch national museum dedicated to Amsterdam’s art and history.  It has 8,000 objects on display, among which are some masterpieces by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Johannes Vermeer.

3) The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is a Dutch art museum dedicated to the works of Vincent Van Gogh and his contemporaries in the Museum Square.  It opened on June the 2nd, 1973. It contains the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawings in the world.

4) Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House is a biographical museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank.  During World War II, Anne Frank hid from Nazi persecution with her family in hidden rooms at the rear of the 17th-century canal house.  She did not survive the war, but her wartime diary was published in 1947.

5) The Jewish Historical Museum

The Joods Historisch Museum (Jewish Historical Museum), part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam, dedicated to Jewish history, culture, and religion, both in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.

6) Zaandvort aan Zee

Together with the sea and the dunes, Zaandvort is an area full of beautiful nature where you can do water sports or just relax and unwind. You can get there in 30 minutes, taking a direct rail link from Amsterdam Central Station.

7) The National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.  It has been ranked as the 11th most visited museum in the Netherlands.

8) The Amsterdam Museum

The Amsterdam Museum is a museum about the history of Amsterdam, located in the old city orphanage between Kalverstraat and Nieuewzijds Voorburgwal.  It exhibits items related to the history of Amsterdam, from the Middle Ages to the present time.

9) Johan Cruijff Arena (AJAX Stadium)

Step into the world of Champion AFC Ajax by visiting the Amsterdam Arena!  During a 1-hour guided tour, our enthusiastic guide will tell you all ins & outs of the stadium and football legend Ajax.

10) Heineken Experience

The Heineken Experience is a historic brewery and corporate visitor center for the internationally distributed Dutch pilsner, Heineken beer.

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