International & Expat Groups
International clubs, expat groups and networking organizations can help foreign residents in the Netherlands feel more comfortable and connected. Below is a list of groups in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven and other Dutch cities through which expats can meet, connect and share their experiences.
| GROUP / ORGANIZATION | CITY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN WOMEN'S CLUB OF AMSTERDAM | Amsterdam | AWC Amsterdam connects women from the United States as well as those with ties to the country and others with an appreciation of American culture. Frequently organized meetups and specialized groups to meet many interests. |
| AMSTERDAM AMERICAN BUSINESS CLUB | Amsterdam | The AABC offers opportunities to network with active members of the Dutch and American business community in a friendly, informal setting! Events are held monthly at different locations throughout the city and surroundings. |
| AMSTERDAM GAY MEN'S CHORUS | Amsterdam | The AMSGMC group is open to both international and Dutch singers and dancers in the Amsterdam area. Weekly rehearsal is on Wednesday evening. |
| AMSTERDAM MAMAS | Amsterdam | Amsterdam Mamas is a volunteer-run organization providing information and support to international parents in the Amsterdam region. They also have an active online Facebook community. |
| BRITISH SOCIETY OF AMSTERDAM | Amsterdam | The British Society is open to people of every nationality looking to meet new friends and socialise. With such a variety of people from diverse backgrounds, it’s difficult not to find people who you can connect with. Fun is the common thread that runs through all the sporting and social activities throughout the year. |
| CINE EXPAT | Amsterdam | Cine Expat is a group for sociable movie lovers and gets together twice a month (2nd Sunday, 4th Thursday) to view a foreign-language film (with English subtitles) and have a drink afterward at Cinecenter in Amsterdam city center. |
| QUEEN'S ENGLISH THEATRE COMPANY | Amsterdam | QETC is an Amsterdam based, English-speaking theatre group in existence for over 20 years. Performances are at the CC Amstel Theater in De Pijp. |
| ROTARY CLUB AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL | Amsterdam | The only English-speaking rotary club in Amsterdam. Meets for dinner every Monday evening at the Hilton Hotel Amsterdam. |
| BREDA INTERNATIONALS | Breda | Their mission is to bring together expats and internationals in the Breda area to help build their new life. They aim to be inclusive and celebrate cultural diversity. Monthly networking get togethers at different locations around the city. |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB BREDA | Breda | The aim of IWC Breda is to provide a network of companionship and support to international women living in the Breda region. The club was founded in 1969. |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB EINDHOVEN | Eindhoven | A social club for international women living in the Eindhoven area. Through our daytime and evening activities IWCE promotes networking and friendship between English speaking women from many different countries. |
| THE NORTH AMERICAN WOMEN'S CLUB OF EINDHOVEN | Eindhoven | Social club for North American women living in The Netherlands, either temporarily or permanently. Monthly meetings and special events. |
| EXPAT SPOUSES INITIATIVE | Eindhoven | Expat Spouses Initiative (ESI) connects spouses of international knowledge workers to local Eindhoven-region professional opportunities, expediting their access to the Dutch Labor market in a community-driven way. |
| LIVING WITH A DUTCHIE | Gouda | The aim of the group is to help the people get their social life started once they moved to The Netherlands, find their own way and friends and escape the sad isolation period when partner's friends are your only people outside your home and no one seems to understand the way you feel about the new country, new ways of doing things, etc. |
| EXPATS HAARLEM | Haarlem | A Meetup group for expats and internationals in the Haarlem area with frequent activities and get-togethers. |
| ACCESS | The Hague Amsterdam Leiden Utrecht Delft | ACCESS has been helping the international community in the Netherlands for over 30 years. The organization's volunteers help staff the walk-up assistance desks at expat centers in The Hague, Amsterdam, Leiden, Utrecht and Delft. If you have questions about a certain topic, check their website for the answer. Still have questions? Call the help line. Also check out the ACCESS quarterly magazine. |
| VOLUNTEER THE HAGUE | The Hague | This organization connects internationals in The Hague area interested in volunteering their time with local non-profit organizations, charities and foundations in need of support. Knowledge of the Dutch language is not required. VTH organizes networking functions where interested parties can meet each other. You can also go directly to their website for a list of current volunteer openings. |
| THE ENGLISH THEATRE | The Hague | The English Theatre's mission is to stimulate and provide high-quality professional English-language theatre in the Netherlands. View upcoming STET productions. In 2013 we began the STET Education which offers workshops and performances at schools or in the theatre. Since 2016 we have organised open workshops for individuals led by international performers. |
| WBII | The Hague | This international association of female business owners is based in The Hague and offers monthly networking opportunity and business training workshops and seminars throughout the year. |
| AMERICAN WOMEN'S CLUB OF THE HAGUE | The Hague | AWC The Hague has existed for more than 80 years, providing a home-away-from-home for English speaking women with an affinity for the U.S.A. all things American. |
| CONNECTING WOMEN | The Hague | Connecting Women, offers the opportunity to meet kindred spirits, network and enjoy a speaker or activity on topics as diverse as personal and professional development, social and environmental issues and intercultural exchange. The organization strives to create a warm, welcoming environment for all women and to inspire you to be the best you can be. |
| DUTCHBUZZ | The Hague | Dutchbuzz provides the international community in The Hague area with news and updates during its live weekly radio broadcast on Den Haag FM92.0 Tuesday evenings 22:00-23:00. A podcast of the weekly broadcast is available on the site. Interested in volunteering your services as a broadcaster or production assistant? Contact Dutchbuzz through the website. |
| THE ARTS SOCIETY THE HAGUE | The Hague | The Arts Society The Hague offers a dynamic programme of monthly illustrated lectures, in English, encompassing the full spectrum of decorative and fine arts subjects including old masters, modern paintings, sculpture, silverwork, ceramics, architecture, textiles and furniture design, as well as special events. |
| THE HAGUE ONLINE | The Hague | The Hague Online features news and events for expats and the international community in and around The Hague, Netherlands. Signup for their weekly newsletter to stay informed. |
| CANADIAN CLUB OF THE NETHERLANDS | The Hague | The Canadian Club of the Netherlands offers expats from Canada living in Holland and those with an appreciation of all things Canadian an opportunity to connect with and share experiences with other international residents who can relate. The club organizes casual monthly get togethers and annual activities to celebrate Canada's special days. |
| THE BRITISH CLUB OF THE HAGUE | The Hague | The British Club of The Hague provides a friendly and supportive community for Brits and Anglophiles, both expats and longer-term residents, living in The Hague area and beyond. Weekly meetup on Fridays from 10:00-14:00 at the Pastoral Centre in Bezuidenhout, a 10-minute walk from Den Haag Centraal Station. Activities planned throughout the year including special holiday gatherings. |
| IRISH CLUB in the NETHERLANDS | The Hague | The club was formed to provide Irish nationals in the Netherlands with an opportunity to socialize and take part in traditional activities of the homeland. The group has grown substantially from its beginnings and offers membership to people of all nationalities who have an interest in Ireland and Irish culture. |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CONTACT THE HAGUE | The Hague | The IWC The Hague is an English-speaking social club for expat women living in the Netherlands and Dutch women who have lived abroad. The club is a non-political, non- religious, non-commercial organization with the objective of creating understanding and friendship between women from all parts of the world. |
| CECELIA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR | The Hague | A diverse choir of approximately 70 international and Dutch singers. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings 19:45-22:00 at the British School (Diamonthorst). |
| ANZC Netherlands | The Hague | The Australian New Zealand Club of the Netherlands celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018. Organized functions include dinners, pub nights, sporting events and tours of Dutch buildings and monuments. |
| AATG | The Hague | The AATG is an English-language amateur theatre group. Membership is open to all nationalities, adults and children alike, with or without theatre skills or experience - as long as you share our enthusiasm for anything theatre! |
| INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS OF THE MAURITSHUIS | The Hague | Art lovers in The Hague area should consider joining the International Friends of the Mauritshuis group. They organize special events during the year as well as monthly activities such as Family Day at the museum. |
| LEIDEN ENGLISH CHOIR | Leiden | Leiden English Choir (LEC) is a musical group of internationals and locals. 2 concerts presented each year. Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at Vrije School Mareland. |
| LEIDEN ENGLISH THEATRE | Leiden | Leiden English Theatre (LET) is an amateur English-language theater group based in Leiden open to internationals and locals. |
| LEIDEN INTERNATIONAL CENTRE | Leiden | The Leiden International Centre is a one-stop shop providing assistance to expats and internationals moving to and living in Leiden. Municipal registration and immigration paperwork processing, information about living in Leiden and Dutch culture to help expedite the settling process, local events calendar and more. |
| EXPAT CINEMA ROTTERDAM | Rotterdam | A Rotterdam cinema group for internationals that gets together every other week to view a new independent film and have a drink at LantarenVenster. |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB OF ROTTERDAM | Rotterdam | A social club for women of all nationalities. General meeting on the second Tuesday of the month which includes a guest speaker, plus special-interest groups which get together at other times. The monthly general meeting is held at the Fonteinkerk in Hillegersberg district. |
| ROTTERDAM ENGLISH-SPEAKING THEATRE | Rotterdam | Rotterdam's only English-language theater troupe. Open to both internationals and locals. |
| ROTTERDAM EXPAT POP CHOIR | Rotterdam | A music group for expats and internationals in Rotterdam. Meets Monday evenings. |
| TILBURG INTERNATIONAL CLUB | Tilburg | TIC is a social club for expats and internationals living in the Tilburg (North Brabant) area of the Netherlands. |
| ENGLISH THEATRE UTRECHT | Utrecht | An amateur English-language theater group in Utrecht for internationals and locals. |
| EXPATS IN UTRECHT | Utrecht | This expat networking group in Utrecht organizes meetups once a month as well as other activities. |
| INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CONTACT UTRECHT | Utrecht | IWCU is an English-speaking international club for women in the Utrecht area. The club has over 200 members from 30 different countries. Monthly activities including walking tours, pub nights and coffee mornings. |
| ROTARY CLUB UTRECHT INTERNATIONAL | Utrecht | Rotary Club Utrecht International is a local English-speaking chapter in Utrecht with members from around the world. |
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