You can contact us for language, communication and cultural training courses which are geared to the needs of the individual student.

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Press the "Information request" button and send a message or call: +31-20-491 96 68 and ask for Wendy Ripassa.

Foreign Affairs speaks your language.

Foreign Affairs is registered with the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam (Company Registration No. 33.291.542).

References:

Compass Group Nederland:

Foreign Affairs organises various courses including English-language training courses for Compass Group Nederland's catering staff. The aim of these courses is to help them communicate with guests in English in a more customer-friendly fashion.

"Foreign Affairs stands for quality. It has developed its products and services exceptionally well. Wendy Ripassa then tailors these to meet the exact requirements of the target group and/or organisation in question. She has an extensive network of teachers and trainers to create the perfect match. To achieve the required objectives, she then works with her clients to fine-tune the teaching methodologies and course content. In doing so, she dares to be innovative – this is what makes her a pioneer and what sets her apart from the competition within the language development world."

Dorothee Colijn, Training Consultant Compass Group Nederland

Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

Foreign Affairs performs language assessments on the Ministry's behalf as part of its selection procedures for the post of Junior Policy Advisor.

"Working with Wendy and Foreign Affairs was always an extremely pleasant experience. She provides a very high level of service, does what she says she will do, has an open and charming demeanour, and serves as an effective sparring partner when tackling problems or looking to raise the discussion to a higher level. Her analyses are astute, realistic and pragmatic. Moreover, she is always prepared to accommodate her clients, while respecting her own professional boundaries. In short, she is a particularly pleasant – if not the ideal – contract partner!”

Hans Janssen, Former Head of Recruitment & Selection, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Anthos:

Foreign Affairs organises various language- and communication-related training courses on behalf of Anthos with the aim of improving its verbal and non-verbal customer communications.

"Wendy establishes business relationships using a combination of her warmth, professionalism and extensive network. She has excellent listening skills and a keen sense for her clients' requirements. She pays particular attention to timelines and is a pleasure to do business with. In short, she makes for a great partner – now and in the future."

Petra Klarenbeek, HR Manager, Anthos International

"Wendy Ripassa has organised numerous training courses for my department's staff – both communication- and language-related courses. Her results are exemplary. What is most impressive is her ability to find a perfect match between the trainer and the trainee. Wendy is a professional and extremely pleasant sparring partner. A breath of fresh air within the training world!"

Arjo J.N. de Jong, Head of Global Security, Anthos International