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07 October 2025

Acolad and PEOC Announce Partnership to Elevate Interpreter Training in the Public Sector

The collaboration introduces specialized training and certification programs in the Netherlands, setting a new benchmark for interpreter excellence in public service delivery. 

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Acolad is proud to announce a partnership with PEOC, a Netherlands-based organization specializing in interpreter training, especially in police and justice related subjects.

This collaboration represents a major step forward in strengthening interpreter qualifications for the public sector, addressing the growing demand for certified, practice-ready interpreters.

Bridging the Gap Between Demand and Expertise

The public sector faces increasing pressure to secure highly qualified interpreters in sensitive environments such as police, legal, and other public service contexts. By combining Acolad’s extensive industry expertise with PEOC’s proven pedagogical approach, the partnership aims to bridge the gap between market needs and the availability of well-prepared professionals.

Together, Acolad and PEOC have developed a new generation of specialized training programs designed to equip interpreters with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in high-stakes situations. 

"In the Netherlands, the need for highly qualified interpreters in public services is growing rapidly. Through our partnership with PEOC, we’re reinforcing our commitment to the Dutch market by delivering training programs that reflect the realities of our local institutions. This collaboration ensures that interpreters are not only certified but truly equipped to serve communities in critical settings."

 

Nancy Hähnel, General Manager Netherlands, Acolad 

Practical Training with Real-World Impact

Training modules are offered at Acolad’s Amstelveen facility, creating a hands-on environment that reflects real-world public service settings. The programs emphasize not only terminology and compliance but also interpersonal and situational awareness – key competencies for interpreters working on the front lines of public service delivery.

Workshops and certification initiatives are tailored to ensure interpreters leave the classroom fully prepared to meet the exacting standards of police, legal, and government organizations.

Innovation in Interpreter Development

The partnership also introduces innovative approaches to interpreter training, including validated assessments and modular eLearning options. These flexible formats support interpreters at every stage of their careers – from newly qualified professionals entering the field to experienced interpreters looking to expand their expertise.

By making training both accessible and impactful, Acolad and PEOC are setting a new benchmark for interpreter development in the public sector.

Raising the Bar for Public Service Interpreting

"By working closely with PEOC, we’re not just elevating the quality of interpreter training, we’re raising the bar for what’s possible in public sector interpreting. Our interpreters complete their training fully prepared for demanding assignments, equipped, certified, and confident to meet the high standards of police, legal, and other public sector environments, always acting with professionalism, neutrality, and integrity."

 

Nancy Hähnel, General Manager Netherlands, Acolad 

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