If you are new to the North of the Netherlands and are feeling a bit out of your depth below is a list of some useful websites where you can gain additional information (generally in English).
Connect International has worked for over 20 years with the international community in the North of the Netherlands. Our ultimate goal is to help internationals coming to live in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe to feel at home as quickly as possible.
General information (Northern Netherlands):
General information (whole of the Netherlands):
Dutch news & events:
- Dutch News
- Here & Now, Leeuwarden-Friesland
- Here & Now, Groningen
- Nothing Tops Groningen
- The Northern Times
- Uit in Groningen (Dutch)
Northern Netherlands groups & clubs:
- Connect International Clubs
- Democrats Abroad
- Expats in Drenthe (Facebook Group)
- Expats in Groningen (Facebook Group)
- Expats in Leeuwarden & Friesland (Facebook Group)
- InterNations
- Stranger Things Have Happened (Improv Comedy Group)
- Toastmasters (Groningen)
- Toastmasters (Leeuwarden)
Health information:
- Explanation of the health care system
- Find a doctor in your neighborhood
- Having a baby in the NL
- Health Insurance Information Center
- Temporary Health Insurance
Transportation:
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Bus (Arriva)
- Bus (Q-Buzz)
- Groningen Airport Eelde
- Motor Vehicles organization (RDW)
- Route planner using public transport
- Train
Company comparison sites:
For Energy, Insurances, Health Care, Utilities, TV/Internet/Telephone
- AanbiederCheck (English)
- EnergieAanbieding (English info)
- EnergieVergelijk.nl (English info page, Dutch comparison)
- EnergyComparison (English)
- How to choose broadband
- Independer (Dutch)
- Liability Insurances (English site)
- PriceWise (English info)
- ZorgWijzer (English, compare Dutch health insurance)
Working in the Netherlands:
- Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel)
- Founded in Groningen
- Government of the Netherlands
- Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND)
- International Credential Evaluation (IDW)
- Make it in the North
- Social security insurances
- Tax Service (Belastingdienst)
International schools (Northern Netherlands):
- SKSG, offers English child daycare in Groningen
- GSV International Primary School, Groningen
- International School Groningen, Haren
Universities with international programs (Northern Netherlands):
- Hanze University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs), Groningen
- NHL Stenden University (Bachelor’s & Master’s Programs)
- University of Groningen (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD Programmes), Groningen
In addition to this list, Connect can recommend the IWCN Service Partners. All service partners can offer their support in English.
Still feeling a little lost or full of questions? Contact Connect International to see how we can further help you.