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Intensive, semi-intensive or bi-weekly: This Amsterdam-based Dutch language school offers it all

From your job prospects to making friends and being able to communicate with others in your day-to-day...

Want to seriously level up your Dutch? This course is for you

Sure, in the short term, you can get around by just speaking English in the Netherlands. But...

Renting in Amsterdam on a flexible contract: what expats need to know in 2026

Renting in the Netherlands as an expat has never been more legally protected. Yet somehow, it still...

Making Dutch friends as an international: our 21 best tips

The Netherlands has amazing perks (a healthy work-life balance, good public transportation, yummy fried snacks), but making...

The best prepaid SIMs for internationals and tourists in the Netherlands

Prepaid SIMs offer affordability and a no-strings-attached approach to their data bundles, making them an excellent choice...

Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

Ah, the long-feared Dutch inburgering speaking exam: what a test! Many internationals have stepped nervously into DUO's exam...

5 things to know about getting a prepaid SIM in the Netherlands

Prepaid SIMs are often referred to as one of the handiest tools in an international’s arsenal when...

Dutch municipal elections 2026: a guide for internationals (yes, you can vote)

Municipal elections in the Netherlands might not spark TikTok-level hype, but for expats, they're often the only...