FIND YOUR WAY GUIDE FOR EXPATS EDITION 2021
VERY USEFUL GUIDE FOR EXPATS IN THE NETHERLANDS ind your ay to the best addresses or health education ямБnance housing, employment, museums and many other services
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Imagine‌ Living in a luxurious five-star apartment at Gelderlandplein in Amsterdam. Enjoying the outdoors on your spacious terrace with a fantastic view of the city. In addition, you have access to personal assistant services and the exclusive f itness center.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS General information 12 On-demand delivery services 18 Childcare: looking after the little ones 23 Buying a home: where, how? 25 Buying a home in the Netherlands 33 Working in the Netherlands 34 Rules about working 40 Paying your taxes in The Netherlands 49 The Dutch school system 71 Healthy insurance in The Netherlands 75 What to do when you need health care? 77 Home care in The Netherlands 89 Arts & Culture 97 Leisure 2021 Useful addresses 13 14 15 16 19 21 26 31 43 45 47 36 37 57 65 66 7o 78 81 82 84 87 94 96
Expat centers International bookshops Food services, laundry services, car rentals Social clubs Childcare Babysitting and nannies Real estate agencies Movers Financial advisers Mortgage lenders Insurers Notaries Lawyers and legal advisers Primary and Secondary schools Business Schools and Universities Language centers Summercamps Hospitals & clinics Family doctors Dentists Personal & mental coaching Sports and Health Clubs Museums ovie theaters and film houses
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All Rights reserved by the publisher. 2003 The Amsterdam Times. The editors try to ensure the accuracy of all information contained within. However, mistakes and ommissions are possible. No rights may therefore be derived from material published. The Find Your Way Guide is distributed in the regions of Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hoofddorp, Schiphol, Leiden, Delft, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Maastricht, Wassenaar and Enschede and will also be distributed at the expat fairs where The Holland Times is one of the exhibitors. Also the guide can be ordered via hollandtimes.nl against payment of shipping costs (while stock lasts)
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Nowhere else in the world is the enjoyment of art so intense, due to the phenomenal collection and the beautiful locations in the heart of nature
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1. Marino Marini Horse and rider 1951-1955 2. Bart van der Leck The cat, 1914 3. Roni Horn Opposites of white, 2006-2007
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4. Vincent van Gogh Terrace of a café at night (Place du Forum), September 1888 5. Pablo Picasso Guitare, 1919 6. Jean Dubuffet Jardin D’émail, 1974
7. Piet Mondriaan Composition in colour A, 1917 8.Vincent van Gogh Portrait of Joseph Roulin, 1889 9. Kenneth Snelson Needletower (detail), 1927 10. Georges Seurrat La Chahut, 1890 11. Vincent van Gogh View of Saintes Maries de la Mer, 1888
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THE GREEN THE GREEN ART HEART ART HEART Kröller-Müller Museum, The Netherlands
MUSEUM FOR MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART With almost 400,000 visitors a year, the Kröller-Müller Museum is one of the most popular museum in the Netherlands. The unique combination of art, nature and architecture guarantees visitors a truly unforgettable experience. The Kröller-Müller Museum is the lifework of Helene Kröller-Müller (1869 - 1939). Between 1907 and 1922 she and her husband Anton Kröller, bought almost 11,500 works of art; one of the largest private collections of the twentieth century. In 1938 Helene opened her ‘museum house’ to the public. Under her successors, the museum was extended several times with new buildings and an expansive sculpture garden. The collection grew into one of the leading collections in the field of modern art. SECOND-LARGEST VAN GOGH COLLECTION OF THE WORLD ‘The Kröller-Müller Museum’s Van Gogh collection rivals that of the artist’s namesake museum in Amsterdam’, Lonely Planet, 2019 Vincent van Gogh was famously under recognized during his lifetime. Helene Kröller-Müller was one of the first admirers who began tot collect Van Gogh works from galleries and art dealers in Holland, Paris and Berlijn. She undoubtedly set in motion the recognition that has transformed Van Gogh into the world-renowned artist we know today. Thanks to the Kröller-Müllers the museum is home to the second-largest collection of Van Gogh artsworks in the world: nearly 90 paintings an more than 180 drawings. In addition, the museum boasts top works by modern masters including Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso, Paul Signac, George Breitner, Bart van der Leck and Piet Mondriaan. New acquisitions ensure a dynamic collection that follows close on the heels of contemporary art history. The entire spectrum; from Vincent to present day.
his strong focus on sculpture. This was Hammacher’s response to the post-war trend of exhibiting sculptures outdoors and experimenting with space, nature, and the interplay of light and seasons. The sculpture garden was opened in 1961 and generated considerable international interest. Acquisitions, exhibitions and publications from many American sculptors, such as Kenneth Snelson, David Smith, Richard Serra and George Rickey, followed one after another. These artists each played a major role in the renewal of sculpture in the 1960s and 1970s. The museum enables the construction of the famous Rietveld Pavilion in 1965. And made it possible for Jean Debuffet to become the first artist to develop his idea, then little more than a model, into a 600 square metresculpture that has since become a visitor favourite: Jardin d’émail. The outdoor gallery is now one of the largest sculpture gardens in Europe, boasting more than 160 works of art.
More information, admission prices and e-tickets via krollermuller.nl KRÖLLER-MÜLLER MUSEUM, OTTERLOO
The Netherlands is one of the top 10 travel destinations worldwide. According to Lonely Planet, the Kröller-Müller Museum and De Hoge Veluwe National Park are among the best places to visit next year. 25-HECTARE OUTDOOR GALLERY In 1948, Bram Hammacher was appointed as the museum’s new director. He added a unique dimension to the museum with 9
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Hidden gems up north Go explore Welcome to Leeuwarden- the city of Mata Hari, M.C. Escher, and an iconic tower that leans more than Pisa’s. In 2018 Leeuwarden was European Capital of Culture, and had a year long celebration that included incredible events, festivals, and cultural treasures with the city as a canvas. You’ll still see elements of the year across the city, which continues to dazzle.
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An Historic City Centre, stuffed with culture Friesland’s capital is a city where the old and new combine seamlessly. Modern gems enlighten cosy streets in the historic city centre, whilst graffiti artists splash colour onto grey walls. Even the age-old Oldehove leaning-tower finds its place as the centre of several festivals held in its shadow. Just over from the grand old station, you’ll find a monumental mistfountain designed by the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. Take the museums as a further example: the perfect place to begin a dive into the city, the region, and their shared histories. The Fries Museum contains wonders demonstrating the famous Elfstedentocht 11-cities ice skating race, Friesland’s unique relationship with water, and the search for a ‘Frisian-ness’ and its place in the world. Current exhibitions include Other.Worldly, Haute Bordure, and star pieces include cutting-edge work by Constant Dullaart, Taus Makhacheva, and Eric van Hove. Leeuwarden was always a noble city, where the ‘Friese Stadhouders’ reigned. This history is on display today with various reminders including the Paleis het Stadhouderlijk Hof, the Princessehof, and the crypt at the Grote Kerk. Even the city park used to be a royal pleasure gardenthe Prinsentuin. The ‘Friese Nassaus’ kingly allure remains embedded in Leeuwarden. Photo: Lieuwe Terpstra
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A City full of Stories
Something you shouldn’t miss is the Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, a renowned art museum in an 18th century palace once lived in by Marie Louise van Hessen-Kassel, an Oranje-Nassau Princess. Maria Louise is an ancestor both of the current Dutch King, and also forms parts of the roots of whole European dynasties. Her palace was also the birthplace of one of Leeuwarden’s most famous sires: the graphic artist M.C. Escher was born in the palace in 1898.
Wandering through the city’s streets leads to the discovery of some hidden gems: never more so than when guided by an experienced guide that can tell you stories of the city and little-known facts from its past. They’ll also provide you with tailor-made tips to make your stay in Leeuwarden even more memorable! The city’s centre is compact, and quickly welcomes people as a second home.
A visit to Leeuwarden is best complemented by an overnight stay. Overnighters are sure to sleep in style, whether in a former royal palace, a soaring former post headquarters, or in Regency style at the Boutique Hotel Catshuis. Naturally, shopping in the city is a pleasure, with plentiful independent and innovative shops, unique boutiques and diverse brands.
The best restaurants, finest bars, and best spots are located in diverse places including on the water and in historic buildings. Winding canals criss-cross the city, meaning that the city is brimming with terraces on water. Take for example Proefverlof: housed in the former city prison, the Blokhuispoort. The prison building is reminiscent of a gothic castle, and is now a cultural hub that also contains the Alibi Hostel where guests can sleep in tastefully re-done former prison cells.
Whether you want to discover some hidden gems, discover the city, or gain inspiration: check out visitleeuwarden.nl
Aside from the Princessehof’s illustrious former residents, today it’s the Dutch National Ceramics Museum. Attentiongrabbing exhibitions sit side by side with royal porcelain from across history and the globe: from the UK to China, the Netherlands’ own Delft Blue, and with works by Picasso and Karel Appel, amongst others. Even the basement is an exhibition: having been turned into a 3-Dimensional experience inspired by Escher’s never-ending staircases.
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ON-DEMAND DELIVERY SERVICES
The Netherlands has a wide variety of on-demand delivery services. Need to get your suit dry-cleaned? Hungry for that very particular dish nobody’s heard of? Or maybe you just need that one little screw that you can t find anywhere Anything you want, everything you need, you can order from your couch and it will be delivered to your front door; often within the hour and for a low price. Of course you already know the big players like PostNL, UPS, FedEx, DHL, DPD and GLS. But these only deliver packages. Large grocery services like Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Picnic deliver only groceries. And although there is a large number of hot meal delivery services around the country, like JustEat and Thuisbezorgd, most of them are limited to unhealthy fast food. However, there are many new startups and local ondemand services that challenge the big players with highly promising and competitive offers. We’ve gathered them for you, so you don’t have to. Redjepakketje: this delivery service works for a large number of companies and webshops. It delivers exclusively in the evening, and sends the recipient a message 30 minutes before arrival. No more sitting at home all day! And if you’re not home, you can easily arrange a different delivery time.
Ubermart: Ubermart delivers groceries to your doorstep within two hours after you’ve ordered them. The minimum order amount is €15. If you shop for more than €60, delivery is free; otherwise the delivery fee is €4,95. Bringbring and Tringtring (Amsterdam only) focus on delivering food from local restaurants, caterers and other hotspots that don’t have their own delivery service and want to protect their (exclusive) identity. So if you like the food of that fancy place, but you don’t feel like going out, you can still have its exquisite goodies brought to your doorstep. If you don’t mind cooking but don’t want to go to the supermarket, HelloFresh delivers to your doorstep a box with ingredients and recipes. ou receive three to five meals a week for one to six persons, starting at €34. Other companies offering similar meal boxes include Marley Spoon. Organic, sustainable foods, produced locally and seasonally, are available from Ekomenu or De Krat. If you can’t choose from all the different boxes, use comparison website Maaltijdbox.nl. If you don’t have time in your busy day, or if shopping is difficult for you you can hire a shopper for 7 50 per hour on the website ikzoekeenboodschappenhulp.nl. There are also charities and local initiatives that help the elderly and disabled with their shopping for a small fee, like Humanitas.
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EXPATCENTRES GRONINGEN International Welcome Center North Gedempte Zuiderdiep 98 9711 HL Groningen T: 050 367 71 97 W: iwcn.nl GELDERLAND Expatdesk Nijmegen Oranjesingel 2 6511 NS Nijmegen T: 024 357 2577 W: expatdesknijmegen.nl Expat Center Food Valley Akkermaalsbos 14 6708 WB Wageningen T: 0317 482 609 W: ecfv.nl OVERIJSSEL Expat Center East Netherlands World Trade Center Twente Industrieplein 2 7553 LL Hengelo T: 074 250 3325 W: wtctwente.nl
T: 020 254 7999 W: www.iamsterdam.com
T: 040 238 6775 W: hollandexpatcenter.com
expats Haarlemmermeer Gedempte Raamgracht 32 2011 WK Haarlem T: 023 576 3236 W: expatshaarlemmermeer.nl
Holland Expat Center South Tilburg Spoorlaan 181 5038 CB Tilburg T: 040 238 6775 W: hollandexpatcenter.com
HLMR Meer Raadhuisplein 1 2132 TZ Hoofddorp T: 0900 1852 W: hlmrmeer.nl Expat Ser ices WorldWide Polarisavenue 7 2132 JH Hoofddorp T: 023 555 31 84 W: esww.nl ZUID-HOLLAND The Hague International Centre Spui 70 2511 BT Den Haag T: 070 353 5043 W: thehagueinternationalcentre.nl
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Expat Centre Leiden Stadskantoor Bargerlaan 190 2333 CW Leiden T: 071 516 6005 W: expatcentreleiden.nl
International Welcome Center trecht Region Stadsplateau 1 3521 AZ Utrecht T: 030 286 00 00 W: welcome.utrechtregion.com/en
Rotterdam Expat Centre Schielandhuis Korte Hoogstraat 31 3011 GK Rotterdam T: 010 790 0190 W: rotterdamexpatcentre.nl
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Holland Expat Center South Eindhoven Vestdijk 27a 5611 CA Eindhoven
Holland Expat Center South Breda Mozartlaan 35 4837 EH Breda T: 076 5607879 W: hollandepatcenter.com LIMBURG Holland Expat Center South Maastricht Mosae Forum 10 6221 DW Maastricht T: 043 350 5010 W: expatcentremaatrichtregion.nl Expat Center East Netherlands Industrieplein 7553 LL Hengelo T: 074 250 3325 W: www.ecen.nl Together Abroad W: togetherabroad.nl/ expat-centers.nl
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INTERNATIONAL BOOKSHOPS UTRECHT Broese Oudegracht 112-b 3511 AW Utrecht W: broese.nl
New English Bookstore Kalverstraat 223 1012 XC Amsterdam
NOORD-HOLLAND The American Book Center Spui 12 1012 XA Amsterdam W: abc.nl Athenaeum Boekhandel Amsterdam Spui 14-16 1012 XA Amsterdam T: 020 514 1460 W: athenaeum.nl (also other shops in Amsterdam)
PhotoQ Bookshop Wijdesteeg 3A 1012 RN Amsterdam W: photoqbookshop.nl Boekhandel Van Rossum Beethovenstraat 32 1077 JH Amsterdam W: boekhandelvanrossum.nl
ZUID-HOLLAND Waltman boekhandel Landbergstraat 15 2628 CE Delft W: tudelft.nl The American Book Center Lange Poten 23 2511 CM The Hague W: abc.nl Stanza Bookshop Noordeinde 98, 2514 GM The Hague W: stanzabookshop.com
Scheltema Rokin 9 1012 KK Amsterdam W: scheltema.nl TASCHEN Store Amsterdam P.C. Hooftstraat 44 1071 BZ Amsterdam W: taschen.com
Erasmus Boekhandel Veemarkt 207 1019 CJ Amsterdam W: erasmusbooks.nl The Book Exchange English books Kloveniersburgwal 58 1012 CX Amsterdam W: bookexchange.nl
Mendo Nieuwe Doelenstraat 10 1012 CP Amsterdam W: mendo.nl
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Het Fort van Sjakoo Jodenbreestraat 24 1011 NK Amsterdam W: sjakoo.n Athenaeum Boekhandel Roeterseil nd UVA Roeterseiland 41 1018 WB Amsterdam Boekhandel het Martyrium Van Baerlestraat 170-172 1071 BH Amsterdam W: hetmartyrium.nl
Waterstones Kalverstraat 152 1012 XE Amsterdam W: waterstones.com VU Boekhandel De Boelelaan 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam W: vuboekhandel.nl Books4Life Amsterdam Oudemanhuispoort 14 1012 CN Amsterdam W: books4life.amsterdam Athenaeum Boekhandel Haarlem Gedempte Oude gracht 70 2011 GT Haarlem W: athenaeum.nl
We are an international bookshop established in The Hague offering English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese and Russian books for adults, young adults and children. Additionally, we have a selection of International Law books in English, Spanish and French.
STANZA BOOKSHOP Noordeinde 98, 2514 GM, The Hague. T. 0031 (0) 702144117, www.stanzabookshop.com, Instagram: Stanza_Bookshop, Facebook/Twitter: @StanzaBookshop
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Van Stockum Den Haag Spui 40 2511 BS The Hague W: vanstockum.nl Atleest boekhandel Kort Rapenburg 12a 2311GC Leiden W: atleest.com BABOOKA Breestraat 113 2311 CL Leiden W: babooka.nl May o er Bookshop Breestraat 142 2311 CX Leiden W: may owerbookshop.nl Houtschild International Booksellers Sir Winston Churchilllaan 281 2288 DA Rijswijk W: houtschild.com Boekhandel v/h Van Gennep Oude Binnenweg 131b 3012 JD Rotterdam W: boekhandelvangennep.nl NAi Booksellers Museumpark 25 3015 CB Rotterdam W: naibooksellers.nl Walgenbach Art Books Gouwstraat 15 3082 BA Rotterdam W: walgenbach.nl Boekhandel Donner Coolsingel 129 3012 AG Rotterdam W: donner.nl Paagman Lange Poten 41 2511 CM Den Haag
W: paagman.nl Boekhandel Van Piere Nieuwe Emaasingel 48 5011 AM Eindhoven W: libris.nl/vanpiere.nl Libris.nl online webshop for books FOOD SERVICES Deli eroo Nationwide T: 088 3354837 W: deliveroo.nl TakeAway Nationwide W: thuisbezorgd.nl Uber Eats Nationwide W: ubereats.com Crisp Online supermarket with quality products delivery in the Netherlands W: crisp.nl Picnic Online supermarket delivery in the Netherlands W: picnic.app/nl LAUNDRY SERVICES Bubble Stitch Nationwide T: 071 561 6241 W: bubble-stitch.com Mr. Timesaver B.V. Rotterdam and The Hague area T: 088 184 6300 W: mrtimesaver.nl Laundryheap Dry cleaning & laundry services in
Amsterdam - Rotterdam & The Hague W: laundryheap.nl Dobby Dry cleaning & laundry services W: dobbi.com/en CAR RENTALS Avis T: 088 284 7000 (press 1) W: avis.nl BB Auto erhuur BV T: 020 655 7900 W: bblcarrental.nl Bynco Stadsplateau 11 3521 AZ Utrecht T: 030 207 4220 W: bynco.com Europcar T: 088 900 5555 W: europcar.nl Green Motion T: 085 485 7320 W: greenmotion.com Hertz T: 020 201 3512 W: hertz.nl Sixt W: sixt.nl Sunny Cars T: 023 - 569 9696 W: sunnycars.nl Thrifty T: 020 502 0240 W: thrifty.nl Diks W: diks.net 15
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FASHION Pauw Amsterdam Several stores in Amsterdam, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Rotterdam, Haarlem, Heemstede, Utrecht, Laren & The Hague T: 020 664 0655 W: pauw.nl
SOCIAL CLUBS FLEVOLAND International Almere W: internationalalmere.com UTRECHT International Women s Contact trecht IWC Soestdijkseweg 49b 3732 HD De Bilt T: 035 621 4931 W: iwcu.nl Rotary Club trecht International W: rotary-utrecht-international.nl NOORD-HOLLAND Expat Republic T: 06 30 35 7511 W: expatrepublic.com American Women s Club o Amster dam AWCA W: awca.nl Amsterdam American Business Club Keizersgracht 62 – 64 1015 CS Amsterdam info@aabc.nl
British Society o Amsterdam BritSoc W: britsoc.nl Canadian Expatriates Club o Amsterdam CECA W: spetz.ca/CECA.html Australian Business in Europe Netherlands T: 06 14 905 545 W: abie-nl.nl Club of Amsterdam W: clubofamsterdam.com Deutsch iederlandischer Verein Stadhouderskade 153 1074 BC Amsterdam T: 06 24 72 3763 W: deutsch-nl-verein.nl International Women’s Contact Amsterdam W: iwcamsterdam.nl
Alliance ran aise a Haye Emmapark 6 2595 ET Den Haag T: 070 362 1523 W: a ahaye.nl American Women s Club of The Hague Johan van Oldenbarneveltlaan 43 2582 NJ Den Haag T: 070 350 6007 W: awcthehague.org Asociaci n Hisp nica de a Haya Stadhouderslaan 68 2517 JA Den Haag W: asoha.nl Australian and New Zealand Women’s Club in the Netherlands Delistraat 41 2585 VX Den Haag W: anzc.org
The Netherlands British Chamber o Commerce T: 070 205 5656 W: nbcc.co.uk
British Club of The Hague T: 06 20 60 8639 Koningin Marialaan 2-4 2595 GB Den Haag W: britishclubofthehague.com
Ox ord and Cambridge Society o the Netherlands Amsterdam W: oxbridge-nl.com
CONNECTing WOMEN Koninginnegracht 28 2514 AB Den Haag W: connectingwomen.nl
Spanish Association o Pro essio nals in the etherlands AEPH Amsterdam info@profesionalesholanda.org
Deutscher Klub in den Niederlanden Burgemeester de Monchyplein 308 2585 DL Den Haag T: 070 360 9524 W: deutscherinternationaler-klub.org
Toastmasters Club Netherlands W: toastmasters.nl Wordsinhere Eerste Helmersstraat 142-3 1054 EJ Amsterdam W: wordsinhere.com ZUID-HOLLAND
InterNations Expats from India W: internations.org/amsterdam-expats/indians English Language Bond o Women E BOW
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Luchtenburg 84 3328 AN Dordrecht W: elbowclub.nl rancais Du Monde AD E W: fdmadfe.nl The Hungry Mind Wijndaelerweg 9a 2554 BZ Den Haag T: 070 368 1804 W: thehungrymind.nl International Women’s Contact The Hague Vierloper 10 2586 KV Den Haag W: iwcthehague.nl Petroleum Wives Club of The Hague Duinweg 21 2585 JV Wassenaar T: 06 34 90 7185 W: pwc-thehague.com Women’s Business Initiative International Nassauplein 20 2585 EC Den Haag W: womensbusinessinitiative.net
NOORD-BRABANT The Hub Eindhoven Vestdijk 25 5611CA, Eindhoven T: 040 845 1475 W: thehubeindhoven.nl International Women’s Club Eindhoven T: 040 221 8978 W: iwce.nl Tilburg International Club Enschotsestraat 321 5014 DE Tilburg W: tilburginternationalclub.nl LIMBURG International Women’s Club of South Limburg P.O.Box 649 6200 AP Maastricht W: iwc-sl.nl
Ars Aemula Naturae Pieterskerkgracht 9a 2311 SZ Leiden T: 071 514 0784 W: arsaemula.nl American etherlands Club of Rotterdam P.O. Box 25036 3001 HA Rotterdam W: ancorotterdam.com Rotterdam Japan Club Coolsingel 93 3012 AE Rotterdam T: 010 402 5655 W: rotterdamjapanclub.nl
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CHILDCARE
LOOKING AFTER THE LITTLE ONES Childcare in the Netherlands is considered a shared responsibility between parents, schools, employers and the government. The parents raise their children, schools and care centers are responsible for the children entrusted to them when the parents are working, and employers pay a childcare contribution imposed by the government to pay for the whole system. Expats working for a Dutch company in the Netherlands enjoy the same rights to childcare as any other Dutch person, and must abide by the same rules. Everybody who has children and legally works and lives in olland is eligible for three kinds of child benefits. 1. Kinderbijslag: if you have children under 18, including adopted and foster children or stepchildren you raise as your own, you will receive kinderbijslag. How much kinderbijslag you receive depends on how many children you have, as well as their ages. Once you register your kids with your municipal office which is compulsory within three working days after the birth –, you will be contacted by the Sociale Verzekeringbank (SVB) within two weeks. You can then apply for kinderbijslag by email or online. The amount is €221 per quarter per child up to 5 years. For children aged 6-11 the benefit rises to 269 and for ages 12-17 to 316. For children with disabilities the benefit can double. 2. Kindgebonden budget child related budget kgb low- to middle-income families can apply for additional benefits also granted by the SVB and paid for by the government. The Tax ffice Belastingdienst decides if you are eligible to receive these benefits depending among other things on your total household income. Those making less than €21.431 a year for a single parent or €38.181 as a couple can apply. The maximum amount for a two-parent family is €98 per month for one child, €182 for two children, €207 for three and €24,75 for every extra child. Single parents can receive up to €265 extra per month.
3. Kinderopvangtoeslag childcare allo ance if your child goes to a registered daycare, childminder (gastouder) or after-school club (BSO), you may be entitled to an allowance to pay for the costs. Depending on your income, the number of children and the type of childcare you choose, you can be reimbursed for a minimum of one third up to a maximum of 96% of the total cost. The maximum allowance is 230 hours of childcare per month and the maximum reimbursement is €8,46 per hour. There are many kinds of childcare options on offer in the Netherlands, including daycare, after-school club, babysitting, playgroups, nurseries, child-minding services and pre-schools. High standards and government regulations apply to all caretakers who must be officially registered. The quality of individual childcare centres can be checked at Kinderopvangkaart (in Dutch). In all large cities you can find daycares and playgroups for English speakers or speakers of other languages. As some daycare centers have long waiting lists, parents may have to wait for a long time before they can drop off their little one. It is recommended to check waiting lists while you are pregnant, in order to ensure a place is available once you need it. f you wish to hire a babysitter you can find a vetted and registered babysitter at agencies called ‘oppascentrales’, The usual rate for registered babysitters aged 23 or over is €8-€12 an hour. There are no regulations for informal babysitters, so parents can look elsewhere for cheaper options, such as a neighbour looking to make some money. Around €5-7 an hour is expected for a babysitter in his/ her teens. Always make sure you choose a babysitter that you trust, check their references and meet the babysitter at least once before you leave your child in their care.
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CHILDCARE NATIONWIDE Nanny Nina T: 06 30 22 94 13 W: nannynina.nl Smallsteps 0800 00 91 (free) smallsteps.nl UTRECHT Koko Several locations in De Meern (area) T: 030 677 1552 W: kokokinderopvang.nl Kinderparadijs ansen ansen Several locations in Utrecht T: 030 299 5100 W: kdvjansenenjansen.nl Ludens Several locations in Utrecht T: 030 256 7070 W: ludens.nl Mini Stek Several locations in Utrecht T: 030 636 8510 W: mini-stek.nl NOORD-HOLLAND Buddies Amstelveen and Amsterdam T: 020 452 5420 W: kdvbuddies.nl CompaNanny E.g. Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Schiphol T: 020 417 0117 W: compananny.nl Mirakel Amstelveen and Amsterdam
T: 020 661 3035 W: kinderopvangmirakel.nl ’t Eigen Wijsje Noorddammerlaan 22a 1185 ZA Amstelveen T: 020 345 2428 W: eigenwijsje.nl Jillz Kinderdagverblijf ‘het vlinderbos’ Lindenlaan 388 1185 NM Amstelveen T: 020 822 1883 W: jillzkinderdagverblijf.nl Majest Marne 127 1186PJ Amstelveen T: 020 345 3852 W: www.majest.nl Wolkewietje Noorddammerweg 53 1187 ZS Amstelveen T: 020 426 3969 W: wolkewietje-kinderopvang.nl Voices Parkside Zocherstraat 68 1054 MA Amsterdam T: 020 618 5132 W: 2voices.net AKROS Amsterdam Several locations T: 020 261 0500 W: akros-amsterdam.nl Kinderdagverblijf Bartele Rijnstraat 221 1079 HG Amsterdam T: 020 404 3033 W: bartele.nl De Beukelseberg De Bibelebontseberg Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 592 6637. W: kcwa.nl
Bi i i i s Preschool Van Hilligaertstraat 23 H 1072JX Amsterdam bizzi-lizzis.com Combiwel Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 577 1133 W: combiwelvoorkinderen.nl Curious Kids Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 672 7321 W: curiouskids.nl Dynamo Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 460 9300 W: dynamo-amsterdam.nl Hestia Kinderopvang Postbus 16 1120 AA Landsmeer T: 020 661 8710 W: hestiakinderopvang.nl IJsterk Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 521 0250 W: ijsterk.nl Impuls kinderopvang Sam van Houtenstraat 74 1067 JP Amsterdam T: 020 515 8888 W: impulskinderopvang.nl Kindergarden Several locations in Amsterdam Herengracht 250 1016 BS Amsterdam T: 020 528 5579 W: kindergarden.nl KinderRijk Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 426 0888 W: kinderrijk.nl
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Klein Co Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 670 8576 W: kleinenco.nl De Kleine Wereld Several locations Jan Luykenstraat 6 1071 CM Amsterdam T: 020 412 0633 W: en.dekleinewereld.nl Nanny for Expats Bernard Zweerskade 9 II 1077 TX Amsterdam T: 06 55 69 5482 W: nannyforexpats.com
ZUID-HOLLAND ’t Knuffeltje Hendrick de Keyserweg 6 2612 KE Delft T: 015 214 1470 W: knuffeltje.net Teddy Kids Leiden and Wassenaar T: 06 20 96 6405 W: teddykids.nl 2Samen Several locations in The Hague area T: 070 338 5500 W: 2samen.nl
Partou Kinderopvang Several locations T: 088 235 7500 W: partou.nl
CompaNanny E.g. The Hague, Leiden, Rotterdam T: 020 417 0117 W: compananny.nl
Swazoom Several locations T: 020 569 6867 W: swazoom.nl
Daisy chain playgroup Riouwstraat 2C 2585 HA The Hague T: 06 41 93 6407 W: daisychainplaygroup.com
Tinteltuin Several locations in Amsterdam T: 088 078 0780 W: tinteltuin.nl Kindercentrum WereldKids Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 489 2327 W: kindercentrumwereldkids.nl Smallsteps aan Zee Houtmanpad 22 2015 EW Haarlem T: 023 544 1361 W: smallsteps.nl HappyKids Kinderopvang Haarlemmermeer, several locations T: 085 011 0070 W: happykids.nl
Dak kindercentra Several locations in The Hague area T: 070 750 2100 W: dakkindercentra.nl E a s Childcare Several locations in The Hague T: 070 363 9775 W: ewaschildcare.nl House by the park Duinweg 1 2585 JT The Hague T: 070 404 9750 W: commealamaison.nl
Stichting Rijs ijkse Kinderop ang Several locations in The Hague and Rijswijk T: 070 792 0100 W: kinderopvang-plein.nl Triodus Several locations in The Hague area T: 010 286 2777 W: triodus.nl True Colors Delft and Rijswijk T: 06 29 40 9644 W: truecolorschildcare.com Villa Bloom Several locations in The Hague T: 070 820 0542 W: villabloom.nl ein International Childcare roup Several locations in The Hague (area) T: 070 326 8263 W: zeinchildcare.nl o Kinderop ang Bso The Hague area and Delft T: 070 345 8563 W: zokinderopvang.nl Vlietkinderen Leidschendam, The Hague, Voorburg T: 070 317 5959 W: vlietkinderen.nl BijDeHand Several locations in Rotterdam T: 010 286 2777 W: kov-bijdehand.nl Bimbola Several locations in Rotterdam T: 010 213 2027 W: bimbola.nl
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Dikkedeur Several locations in Rotterdam T: 010 425 8440 / 010 820 8571 W: dikkedeur.nl Dikkertje Dap Several locations in Rotterdam T: 010 411 5043 W: vvsdikkertjedap.nl Nanny Home T: 023-526 6896 W: nanny-home.nl Nannies at Night T: 06 18 46 1581 W: nanniesatnight.com Sitly W: sitly.nl Yoopies W: yoopies.nl Holiday Sitters Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague T: 06 17 29 2579 W: holiday-sitters.com NOORD-HOLLAND Professional Nanny Amsterdam (area) T: 06 28 45 7319 W: professionalnanny.nl ZUID-HOLLAND Nannywereld The Hague (area) T: 06 52 37 4582 W: nannywereld.nl
AUPAIR4AL T: 010 844 4416 W: aupair4all.nl Au Pair Exclusi e T: 023 303 5363 W: aupairexclusive.nl Au Pair Interacti e Holland BV T: 0343 75 5075 W: aupairinteractive.com Au Pair Nederland T: 088 222 4812 W: aupair-nederland.nl House o Orange Au Pairs T: 070 324 5903 W: house-o-orange.nl Huisje Boompje Nanny T: 023 230 2162 W: huisjeboompjenanny.nl EDSA Au Pair ederland T: 06 55 30 4754 W: nedsa.nl Smiling aces T: 010 465 9797 W: smilingfacesaupairs.nl Super anny Au Pair Ser ices T: 070 381 48 12 W: supernannyaupairservices.nl/ Triple C T: 0575 20 0002 W: triplecaupair.com
AU PAIRS The Au Pair T: 06 11 17 9896 W: the-aupair.nl
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REAL ESTATE EXPERTS FOR EXPATS With more than 30 years of experience and consisting of a team of dedicated professionals, De Vries RobbĂŠ Real Estate Agents specializes in rentals and sales of houses and apartments in The Hague and the surrounding areas. Our team will welcome you in our beautiful new office at the corner of the Frederikstraat and the Javastraat.
De Vries RobbĂŠ Makelaars | Javastraat 47 | 2585 AE Den Haag 070 - 365 88 44 | info@vriesrobbe.nl | www.vriesrobbe.nl
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BUYING A HOME: WHERE, HOW?
So you are considering buying a home in the Netherlands? That s a great choice financially speaking but it re uires you to think strategically in the long term. Renting an apartment might make more sense if you’re planning to stay in the country for a short while and want to avoid bureaucratic hassle. But if you still want to go for it, buying a house in the Netherlands is a smart investment: •Monthly mortgage payments are lower than rent payments in most regions of the country. This is the case if, for example, you make interest-only payments for up to 30 years. But even actual mortgage payments are often lower than rent prices. •Rent costs increase every year, sometimes by as much as 10 . By contrast mortgage payments are usually fixed. •Mortgage interest payments and the closing costs of your mortgage are tax-deductible. •By paying off your mortgage you build up equity. As the housing market keeps trending upward due to excess demand especially around the cities you can profit handsomely when you sell again. ou have more options finding a place that matches your wishes and more freedom to renovate as you please. Having said that, buying property also entails quite a few obligations, like paying property taxes, council taxes, insurance premiums and maintenance and repair costs. nce the fixed interest rate period ends your monthly payments are likely to go up. If house prices go down, your property decreases in value and you could make a loss when selling. Still want to buy Good The first move to make is finding
yourself a good makelaar (real estate agent). As the housing market is very tight, especially in the Amsterdam, Haarlem, Utrecht, Delft and Leiden areas – but in fact everywhere in the west and middle of the country –, you need all the help you can get. Newly-built communities without a historical center (called vinex neighborhoods) used to offer affordable options in the Randstad area, but are getting more expensive by the day. In the rest of the country, there are still many good offers to be had in small towns and medium-sized cities that are well-connected by rail and highway. For those who want to buy a house in Amsterdam, bear in mind that the city has for years been among the ten fastestrising property markets in the world. You need to have a lot of patience waiting for something to open up, be quick to jump on a new opportunity and have sufficient resources to pay hefty closing costs. Hiring a good real estate agent, who knows the market also outside of the ‘ring’ (the A10 ring road), can make all the difference between paying a fair price instead of top euro. Another thing to consider is that the municipality of Amsterdam retains leasehold (erfpacht) on most of the land, which means you only own the property that is sitting on it and you have to pay the city an annual ground rent, which can be quite high and therefore impact the mortgage you can get for the house itself. Speaking of mortgages, if the 30% rule for expats applies to you, in which case 30% of your income is tax-free, chances are you will be able to borrow more from the bank. With the mortgage calculator tool at mortgagemonster.nl you can calculate the maximum mortgage you can get in the Netherlands. 23
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BUYING A HOME IN THE NETHERLANDS So you’ve made the decision to buy a house in Holland. Alone or together with your real estate agent, you’ve found the perfect place and you can’t wait to move in and call it yours. Congratulations! There are many good reasons to purchase a house in the Netherlands: it is a smart investment with great financial incentives and tax benefits and of course you get to decide how you want to decorate your living space, whether you want pets etc. But before moving forward, you should know that the mortgage process in Holland is quite complex. In order to shed some light on this process and avoid unnecessary surprises, we have created a quick walk-through, to make the purchase of your new home a cakewalk. Below are the five steps to take to become a homeowner in the Netherlands. 1. Check if you meet all requirements to get a mortgage. Dutch banks, as well as your mortgage provider, require a statement from your employer as well as proof of income. f you are self-employed it might be more difficult to get a mortgage. In any case, you will be asked to provide details on all of your net income over the past three years. Whether you are an EU citizen or not also makes a difference: banks may enforce the requirements for buying a house in a stricter way for applicants from outside the EU. If you are eligible for the 30% tax reimbursement for expats, you may be able to get a better mortgage deal. 2. Make sure you know about all the taxes, costs and fees that come with owning a house. These include, as part of the purchase price: • 2% transfer tax • 10% pre-sale agreement deposit • 1,2% mortgage arrangement cost • 2% estate agent fee • 0,2% valuation, tax-deductible • Notary fee • Architectural inspection • All additional costs that come with purchasing a property. Your mortgage interest payments, as well as any increases in the value of the house, are tax-deductible through the socalled hypotheekrenteaftrek (HRA), as long as the house is
used as the main residence, for a maximum 30 years. If you leave the Netherlands but keep the house, these tax deductions no longer apply. 3. After you’ve made an offer on the property and it has been accepted, you can sign the purchase agreement at the notary s office. ou will probably need to pay the 10 percent deposit to the notary shortly thereafter, or have your mortgage broker arrange a bank guarantee. Make sure the agreement is non-binding in case you can’t get the funding. However, the agreement is often binding, in which case you will have to pay a fine if you can t get the funding together before the deadline (which can be extended for a fee). 4. Pick the right mortgage. Do you want to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible or do you prefer to wait and only pay interest for the next couple of years? There are many mortgages options in the Netherlands: Annuities mortgage: in the first years you pay less and the payments consist mostly of interest. In time, as your debt decreases, you pay off faster with lower interest payments. Linear mortgage: you pay a fixed amount plus interest. As you reduce your debt every month, the interest you pay is also reduced. • Other interesting options include the interest-only mortgage, credit mortgage, investment mortgage, life insurance mortgage, savings mortgage and hybrid mortgage. With the first two models your mortgage interest payments are tax-deductible. However, this may not be the case with other models. All these options are quite bewildering, so make sure you understand the options before deciding. 5. After you’ve submitted all necessary documentation to your bank and/or mortgage provider and your application has been approved you can finally sign the property title deed with the vendor and your bank at the notary s office. Sometimes it may take a few months before the property will actually be transferred to you by the previous owner. nce you finally get the keys make sure to select the right insurance for your situation and set up the utilities. And then you can finally arrange the move. Enjoy your new home 25
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REAL ESTATE AGENCIES UTRECHT VGW Housing Stadhouderslaan 1 3583 JA Utrecht T: 030 760 9200 W: vgwhousing.nl NOORD-HOLLAND Amstel Housing Head O fice Startbaan 6 1185 XR Amstelveen
T: 020 441 7775 W: amstelhousing.nl A Executi e Estate Fred Roeskestraat 115 1076 EE Amsterdam T: 020 441 0088 W: a1ee.nl Broersma Makelaardij Koningslaan 14 1075 AC Amsterdam T: 020 305 9777 W: broersma.nl Eday Housing Ser ice Patrimoniumlaan 2 1182 BW Amstelveen T: 020 423 6290 W: eday.nl
City Housing Amsterdam Vinkenstraat 182 1013 JX Amsterdam T: 020- 260 0019 W: cityhousingamsterdam.nl Compass Housing Pieter Baststraat 30-H 1054 HB Amsterdam T. 020 244 0826 W: compasshousing.nl Corporate Housing actory Gustav Mahlerlaan 50 b 1082 ME Amsterdam
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Htel Ser iced Appartments Laan van de Helende Meesters 421 1186 AL Amstelveen Teilingen 1 1082 JP Amsterdam T: 020 426 6400 W: htelapartments.com 27 Huis Real Estate Nieuwe Leliestraat 27HS 1015 SJ Amsterdam T: 020 428 0721 W: 27huis.nl Amsterdam Housing Slingerbeekstraat 29, 1078 BH Amsterdam T: 020 671 7266 W: amsterdamhousing.com
Fred Roeskestraat 115 1076 EE Amsterdam
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T: 088 116 9500 W: corporatehousingfactory.nl Dutch Masters Amsterdam Keizersgracht 580 1017 EN Amsterdam T: 06 10 20 5504 W: dutch-masters.com Expat Housing Amsterdam Baarsjesweg 275 1058 AD Amsterdam T: 020 662 2366 W: expathousing.com Grand Location Sarphatipark 119-hs 1073 CX Amsterdam T: 020 620 0813 W: grandrelocation.nl Haagen & Partners Valeriusstraat 98-hs 1075 GC Amsterdam T: 020 672 3331 W: haagen-partners.nl Hakkenbroek Housing Company Leliegracht 21 1016 GR Amsterdam Molenmeent 1 1231 KK Loosdrecht T: 035 628 6263 W: hakkenbroek.com
1016 HS Amsterdam T: 020 472 2580 W: housingonline.nl KNAP Makelaardij Weesperzijde 107-hs 1091 EN Amsterdam T: 020 201 5533 W: knapmakelaardij.nl MVGM Wonen Naritaweg 211 1043 CB Amsterdam T: 020 521 7230 W: mvgm.nl
SPR Property Da Costakade 136 1053 XC Amsterdam T: 020 260 0182 W: sprproperty.nl XPATS.amsterdam Piet Heinkade 55
Oei Housing Expat Apartments Amsterdam-Den Haag-Rotterdam Pieter Calandlaan 999 1069 SC Amsterdam T: 06 19 01 5919 W: oeihousing.com Principle Properties Piet Heinkade 55 1019 GM Amsterdam T: 085 273 67 90 W: principleproperties.nl Relocation Advisers Jan Willem Brouwersstraat 16 1071 LJ Amsterdam T: 020 664 7470 W: relocationadvisers.nl
HBhousing Sloterkade 182 1059 EB Amsterdam T: 020 617 0379 W: hbhousing.nl
Rotsvast Johannes Verhulststraat 30 1071 ND Amsterdam T: 020 662 7662 W: rotsvast.nl
HousingNet Toldwarsstraat 14-hs 1073 RR Amsterdam T: 020 760 1500 W: housingnet.nl
ServicedApartments Amsterdam - Den Haag - Rotterdam Gustav Mahlerlaan 50 b 1082 ME Amsterdam T: 020 723 3490 W: servicedapartments.nl
HousingOnline.nl Prinsengracht 533
Short Stay Group Amsterdam Herengracht 451 1017 BS Amsterdam T: 020 523 1028 W: shortstaygroup.com
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1019 GM Amsterdam T: 020 261 5297 W: expats.amsterdam Expats Amsterdam Staten Bolwerk 1 2011 MK Haarlem T: 023 751 5767 W: expatsamsterdam.com Koops Makelaardij Gedempte Oude Gracht 152 A 2011 GX Haarlem T: 023 532 9817 W: koopsmakelaardij.nl Koops Expat Services Mr.G.Groen van Prinstererlaan 89-A 1181 TR Amstelveen T: 085 047 7797 W: koopsmakelaardij.nl Relocate Me Kruisweg 40 2011 LD Haarlem T: 023 549 2441 W: relocate-me.nl ZUID-HOLLAND
Oude Delft Makelaardij Oude Delft 219 2611 HD Delft T: 015 213 1110 W: oudedelft.com
A&N Vastgoed Badhuisstraat 127 2584 HG The Hague T: 070 358 6391 W: anvastgoed.nl
Expat Apartment Service Osdorpplein 142 1068 EN Amsterdam T: 020 410 1220 W: expatapartments.nl
BizStay Van de Spiegelstraat 12 2518 ET The Hague T: 070 260 1269 W: bizstaythehague.com
Expat Rentals Panamalaan 5F 1019 AS Amsterdam T: 020 470 07 49 W: expatrentals.com Expat Housing Network Jan van Lennepstraat 10-H 1053 HG Amsterdam T: 020 261 7434 W: expathousingnetwork.nl
Duinzigt Wonen Zeestraat 48 2518 AB The Hague T: 070 360 6365 W: duinzigt.nl
Full Expat Services Pieter CorneliszHooftstraat 76 1071 CB Amsterdam T: 06 38 31 6634 W: fullexpatservicesamsterdam.com
Estata Makelaars Badhuisweg 234 2597 JS The Hague T: 070 350 7050 W: estata.nl Expat & Property Management Adriaan Pauwstraat 41-A 2582 AP The Hague T: 070 338 94 83 W: expatpropertymanagement.nl Expat & Real Estate Koninginnegracht 19 2514 AB The Hague T: 070 212 25 89 W: expat-realestate.nl Expat Housing Prins Mauritslaan 44 2582 LS The Hague T: 070 415 01 50 W: expathousing.net Immovita Makelaardij Valeriusstraat 75 2517 HN The Hague T: 070 820 98 42 W: immovita.nl
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Infinitas Real Estate Frankenslag 32 2582 HS The Hague T: 070 711 38 11 W: infinitasrealestate.nl Onesta Denneweg 9-d 2514 CB The Hague Scheveningen office Van Bergenstraat 49 2583 CS The Hague T: 070 345 95 22 W: onesta-vastgoed.com PR Housing Anna van Buerenplein 41 2595 DA The Hague T: 070 363 73 70 W: prhousing.nl The Real Estate Company Bilderdijkstraat 16 2513 CP The Hague T: 070 763 04 08 W: trechousing.nl Sonar Appartementen Gevers Deynootweg 126 2586 BP The Hague T: 070 350 50 80 W: sonarappartementen.nl VERRA Real Estate Den Haag Eisenhowerlaan 116 2517 KM The Hague T. 070 346 21 31 W: verrarealestate.com De Vries Robbé Makelaardij o.g. B.V. Javastraat 47 2585 AE The Hague T: 070 365 88 44 W: vriesrobbe.nl Wolters Housing Dr. Lelykade 249 2583 JZ The Hague
Ben Housing Jonker Fransstraat 94a 3031 AW Rotterdam T: 010 204 06 61 W: benhousing.nl
T: 070 361 50 80 W: woltershousing.nl EasyMakelaars B.V. Pelikaanstraat 19 2312 DW Leiden T: 071 569 05 69 W: easymakelaars.nl
RRelocation W: rrelocation.nl
Koops Makelaardij Gangetje 4 2311 ER Leiden T: 071 203 2173 W: koopsmakelaardij.nl
Expat Housing Rotterdam Rododendronplein 7A 3053 ES Rotterdam T: 010 846 28 25 W: expathousingrotterdam.nl
Feeling at home abroad We offer a complete range of services and support for foreign nationals coming to live and work in The Netherlands. Our services are based on flexibility, individual attention and unrivaled experience. Specialized in work permit and MVV aplications.
PAS BMS Immigration & Relocation services Schoutenlaan 62-2215 ME Voorhout -The Netherlands E info@pasbms.com T +31 (0)252-347876 I www.pasbms.com 29
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Expat Rentals Rotterdam Westzeedijk 98 3016 AG Rotterdam T: 010 285 04 85 W: classicapartments.nl
Makelaarskantoor Huibers Sint Jorislaan 134-A 5611 PP Eindhoven T: 040 244 4770 W: makelaarhuibers.nl
Rotterdam Appartments Parklaan 8 3016 BB Rotterdam T: 010 412 22 21 W: rotterdamapartments.com
Rotsvast Eindhoven Willemstraat 14 5611 HD Eindhoven T: 040 244 0244 W: rotsvast.nl
VERRA Real Estate Rotterdam Goudsesingel 71 3031 EE Rotterdam T. 010 333 21 81 W: verrarealestate.com
Stoit Groep Vestdijk 23 5611 CA Eindhoven T: 088 555 5040 W: stoit.nl
Weena Wonen Bergselaan 328C 3038 CN Rotterdam T: 06 2200 0010 W: weenawonen.nl
Stones Housing Aalsterweg 201 5644 RB Eindhoven T: 06 41 55 5288 W: stoneshousing.nl
Kaag Resort Veerpolder 1 2361 KV Warmond T: 088 200 23 45 W: kaagresort.nl
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City Housing Maastricht Tongersestraat 25 A 6211 LL Maastricht T: 06 52 88 2437 W: cityhousingmaastricht.nl
Brick Vastgoed Bergstraat 24 5611 JZ Eindhoven T: 040 211 6149 W: brickvastgoed.nl
The Housing Company Wilhelminasingel 118 6221 BL Maastricht T: 043 390 0399 W: thehousingcompany.nl
Friendly Housing Edenstraat 4 5615 GA Eindhoven T: 040 244 4448 W: friendlyhousing.nl
HousingXL Hoogbrugstraat 22 6221CR, Maastricht T: 043 760 0076 W: housingxl.nl
Goeth Vastgoed Eindhoven Jan Smitzlaan 4A 5611 LE Eindhoven T: 040 213 0223 W: goethvastgoed.nl
Pro Housing Akersteenweg 15 6226 HR Maastricht T: 043 362 7674 W: pro-housing.nl
FURNITURE RENTAL > Rent from 2 weeks up to 5 years > Ready to live in! > Basic Package or Tailor-Made > Handyman & Maid Service > Nationwide deliveries T: 31(0)488 452 586 info@furniturelease.nl www.furniturelease.nl
Star Housing Hertogsingel 55-B 6211 ND Maastricht T: 043 303 0067 W: starhousing.nl Expat Housing Maastricht Wilhelminasingel 72-74 6221 BL Maastricht T: 043 327 0566 W: expathousingmaastricht.com
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PAS BMS Immigration & Relocation Services Schoutenlaan 62 2215 ME Voorhout T: 0252 347 876 W: pasbms.com
Passies International Moving Companies Broekermeerstraat 136 2131 AT Hoofddorp T: 023 561 5955 W: passies.nl
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Atlas International Movers BV Bennebroekerweg 281 1435 CJ Rijsenhout T: 0297 34 8281 W: atlas-movers.nl
Furniture Lease St. Walburg 20-B 6671 AS Zetten T: 0488 452 586 W: cityhousingmaastricht.nl
MOVERS NOORD-HOLLAND Verhuisbedrijf Fa P.M. de Wit en Zn Archangelkade 43 1013 BE Amsterdam T: 020 686 7440 W: verhuisbedrijfamsterdam.nl Amsterdam Removal Izaak Enschedeweg 50 2031 CS Haarlem T: 020 820 8252 023-8200218 W: amsterdamremoval.nl BearStorm Moving Service De Wittenstraaat 104 1052 BB Amsterdam T: 06 17 02 42 41 W: bearstormmoving.com Crown Relocations Gyroscoopweg 19 1042 AC Amsterdam T: 020 658 3398.W: crownrelo.com Kwinkelenberg Tijnmuiden 18 1046 AL Amsterdam T: 020 653 3136 W: kwinkelenberg.nl
ZUID-HOLLAND Koninklijke De Gruijter & Co. A. van Leeuwenhoekweg 50 2408 AN Alphen aan den Rijn T: 071 589 9313 W: degruijter.nl De Haan relocation Edisonweg 18 2952 AD Alblasserdam T: 078 692 0333 W: dehaan.nl OranjeTransport Essebaan 31 2908 LJ Capelle A/D IJssel T: 06 1474 6788 W: oranjetransport.nl Economic Verhuizen Gerardus de Haenstraat 31 2612 JG Delft T: 06 30 88 0491 W: economic-verhuizen.nl Mondial Joh. van Buuren en Zn Lagosweg 63 2622 CZ Delft T: 015 256 5544 W: vanbuurenbv.nl
Voerman International Wolga 12 2491 BJ The Hague T: 070 301 1301 W: voerman.com Van der Ent Top Movers Lorentzweg 25 3208 LJ Spijkenisse T: 0181 600 000 W: vanderentgroup.com Team Relocations Sevillaweg 20 3047 AL Rotterdam T: 010 245 1444 W: teamrelocations.com Yellow Move Weena 505 3013 AL Rotterdam T: 085 303 1497 W: yellowmove.com NOORD-BRABANT Gebr. van den Eijnden Euromovers Flight Forum 3830 5657 DX Eindhoven T: 040 281 8888 W: movers.nl Meta TopMovers Flight Forum 3550 5657 DW EINDHOVEN T: 040 252 3015 W: meta.nl
Hofstad Verhuizingen V.O.F. Thorbeckelaan 343 2564 BN Den Haag T: 070 391 4490 W: hofstadverhuizingen.nl 31
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WORKING IN THE NETHERLANDS So you are looking for work in the Netherlands, or you have already found a job and will be relocating soon? There are few things you need to take into consideration before buying your train or plane ticket. or non EEA citi ens Any person whose nationality is within the European Economic Area (EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) as well as Switzerland is allowed to work in the Netherlands. If you come from outside the EU, make sure you have legalized copies of important documents such as your birth certificate diplomas etc. ou must also apply for a visa before coming to the Netherlands. You may only work in the Netherlands if: • You have a residence permit that says ‘Work freely allowed . n your passport you should also have an official sticker saying ‘Work freely allowed’. • You have a valid combined permit for residence and work (gecombineerde vergunning voor verblijf en arbeid or GVVA). • Your employer has a valid work permit for an employee from outside the EEA. You must then also have a valid residence permit, e.g. an authorization for temporary stay (machtiging tot voorlopig verblijf or MVV). For some groups of foreign employees, exceptions are made so that they can work more easily in the Netherlands: • International corporate workers, students, trainee assistants and musicians. • Asylum seekers and knowledge workers, i.e. highly-skilled, specialized workers. •Non-European students studying in the Netherlands, who want to do an internship. A separate application procedure applies to senior managers, specialists, sports coaches, athletes and artists. When a company from another EEA country provides services in the Netherlands and legally employs persons from a third country, a work permit is not needed. Arriving in the Netherlands If you want to live and work in the Netherlands, you need
to register with the municipality (gemeente) immediately after arrival, either as a non-resident (if you stay for less than four months) or a resident (if you stay longer than four months). Make sure you bring your passport to the municipality where you register. There you will receive a BSN (Burgerservicenummer). You will need this unique personal number almost everywhere, e.g. to: • Find work. • Open a bank account. • Go to the doctor or hospital. • Enroll your children in school. At the municipality you also register your home address; you will need to bring proof of address. The next step is to open a bank account. Furthermore, when living and working in the Netherlands, health insurance is mandatory, so take this out as soon as possible – see page …. Once you’ve found work, make sure the employment conditions are crystal clear. See to it that you always receive a written copy of these agreements. The standard conditions include: • Statutory minimum wage. • Holidays and holiday pay. • 70% wage payment in case of illness. • Maternity leave. In many sectors, further stipulations and legal requirements are laid down in a collective labor agreement (CAO). These include rules about the minimum wage, the maximum number of hours you are allowed to work per day and per week, night shifts, health and safety regulations, working for a temp agency and many more. Additional employment perks, which you receive on top of your actual wage, are also included in the CAO, and can include an end-of-year bonus, additional vacation days, full wage payment in case of illness and a company car, phone or laptop. Just like everybody else, you will have to do your taxes. See page 40 for all the taxes that employees pay in the Netherlands. 33
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RULES ABOUT WORKING
You’ve found a job and are about to sign your employment contract? Congratulations! The Netherlands offers a high level of protection for employees’ rights and generous employment benefits. Just make sure you clearly understand all the terms of your contract, as well as the most important Dutch and European labour laws they are based on. As these laws are quite complex and comprehensive, here is a short walkthrough. The first important thing to know is that most contracts of employment are based on collective labour agreements (collectieve arbeidsovereenkomst, or CAO). These are written agreements that cover benefits and working conditions, like maternity and paternity leave, working overtime, childcare, education, pensions, contract termination and other employee benefits. These A s have been negotiated between labour unions and employers’ organizations and they apply to specific sections of an industry or a specific corporation at sector level. ts provisions are usually more generous than statutory requirements, but they can never contradict Dutch law. For a CAO to apply to you, it’s not necessary for you to be a member of a union. If no CAO exists for your sector, you’ll need to negotiate your own terms and conditions. Employment perks Aside from the rules laid down in the CAO, the amount of money you will earn, the number of vacation days and your benefits package such as a company car and phone depend entirely on your contract and negotiating skills. At loonwijzer.nl (in Dutch) you can check the market rates for your particular position. Here you can also calculate your net income after tax and social security deductions. Most employers offer a standard holiday allowance of about 8-10% of your yearly salary, paid out in May, on top of
the standard one month of paid leave. Other stipulations, like the Dutch minimum wage and the minimum number of vacation days, and regulations about the notice period, dismissal, equal treatment and health and safety are all regulated by law. Below is a quick overview of the most important rules about working in the Netherlands. How many holidays? Aside from the eleven Dutch public holidays, every worker has the right to a minimum of four times the number of hours he/she works per week. For most people that means twenty days off per year, though most employers offer 25 days (weekends excluded). If you don’t take all the vacation days that you are entitled to, you can transfer them to the first six months of the following year. f you still haven’t taken them by then, they will be annulled without compensation or payment. For your vacation days, you are paid the full salary. In some cases, such as a family emergency or bereavement, it’s possible to take extra days off, in exchange for a cut in salary. If you make more than three times the minimum wage (which is around €21.000 annually for people aged 21 years and over, working full time), your standard holiday allowance can be reduced or annulled altogether. The only exception to this rule is if you were unable to take your vacation days due to sickness or a heavy workload, in which case you can save up your holidays for a total of five years. In any case it’s always best to communicate clearly with your employer about the best time to take a vacation. Contract length f your employer offers a fixed-term contract for example for six months, this contract can only be renewed twice, for a maximum of two years in total. When the fixed-term
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contract exceeds the period of two years, it automatically becomes a permanent contract for unlimited time. However, a six-month interval between two contracts cancels out these terms, after which you can start over if both you and your employer so desire. In case of a six-month contract, there can be no trial period. For a short-term fixed contract of less than two years the trial period may not exceed one month. During the trial period, both the employer and employee have the right to end the employment contract at any time. After this time, the notice time for ending employment is usually one month and sometimes two. Changes in employment If you have a permanent contract for an unlimited period, your employment can only be terminated with your consent or, if you do not consent, through the Institute for Employee Insurance (UWV) or in court. Valid reasons for terminating a permanent employment contract are the economic restructuring of the company or a history of unsatisfactory performance by the employee, which in both cases must be well-documented and proven to the UWV or the court. f the employer fires an employee on the spot without good reason (good reasons include fraud, theft or dangerous behaviour the dismissal can be nullified. If you are a highly skilled migrant (kennismigrant) and you want to change jobs, you will have to report this to immigration services (IND) within 4 weeks, or risk a penalty. You won’t have to apply for a new residence permit, but your new employer may have to apply for a new work permit. If you worked as highly skilled migrant before, make sure your new employer falls within the highly skilled migrant regulations. If you wish to extend your work permit
or residence permit, your personal circumstances will be assessed again. If you’ve worked for three years on the same residence permit, allowing you to work – such as the employee single permit or your partner’s permit –, you are no longer required to have a separate work permit for your new job. In the Netherlands, every working resident is legally obliged to pay social security contributions. If for some reason you become unemployed after working for a while in the Netherlands, you will be entitled to receive unemployment benefits. f you ve worked for 26 out of the 36 weeks before the employment contract ended, you will receive 75 percent of your salary for two months, and then 70 percent afterwards, for a total maximum of 24 months. On the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment or the WV you can find more information on Dutch labour practices and unemployment benefits. European legislation Expats from the European Union should be aware that, aside from stringent Dutch employee protection laws, freedom of movement is an inviolable right, allowing Europeans to work anywhere in the Union. Other protections that have been enshrined in EU legislation include employees’ equal treatment, wage protection, working hours regulations, safe working conditions minimizing exposure to risks, protection against employment termination, the right to join unions, vocational training, and protection of employees when an employer becomes insolvent. You can find more information on European labour law on eur-lex. europa.eu. See page 40 for all the taxes that employees pay in the Netherlands. 35
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PAYING YOUR TAXES IN THE NETHERLANDS
Paying taxes in the Netherlands is a relatively straightforward affair. As the national Tax ffice Belastingdienst says: ‘we can’t make it more fun, but we can make it easier’. And things have gotten a lot easier over the years. You can do your taxes yourself online, or through a Dutch tax advisor. But paying taxes never is fun. If you’re working or otherwise earning money in the Netherlands, there is a large number of taxes that you need to take into consideration.
to working in the Netherlands. If you meet these requirements you and or your employer should file an Application Income tax and national insurance 30% facility’ with the Belastingdienst. You can also apply after you’ve started working and still receive all or part of the benefits depending on when you started. When changing employers, you need to re-apply within three months after leaving your previous job.
The 30% rule Before moving on to the general taxation system of the etherlands the first relevant uestion for all expatriates in the Netherlands is: are you eligible for the 30% rule? If you are the first 30 percent of the income you make is free from payroll and income tax for five years. The remaining 70% will be taxed in the same way as for other working people in the Netherlands.
What taxes do I need to pay? Below are the main taxes that Dutch workers and expats pay, depending on your work situation.
The 30% rule is intended as a reimbursement for relocating expenses when moving from your homeland to the etherlands. Aside from the 30 tax-free income benefit other advantages include the possibility to have a fiscal ‘non-resident status’. This means you won’t have to pay tax on assets in Boxes 2 and 3 (see below), with the exception of real estate investments. Furthermore, you can change your driving license to a Dutch license without having to take a driving test, and you can receive deductions on international school fees. You are eligible for the 30% rule if, as a foreign worker, you are employed by a company in the Netherlands and you have specific professional expertise that is scarce or unavailable in the country (indicated by salary requirements). Furthermore, you can’t have lived less than 150 km from the Dutch border for more than 24 months prior
Inkomstenbelasting income tax : this includes wages from your job or income from your own business or freelance income, and also applies to artists or professional athletes. Foreign income and gifts also fall into this category. Although your employer will automatically withhold this tax from your salary in the form of loonheffing see below), you still need to declare your income via your annual tax return. If you have your own business, then you are obliged to list all your income in your annual tax return. Some costs can be deducted from your income, such as mortgage rent, premiums for annuities, school tuition costs, special medical expenses, waived venture capital, alimony and many more. oonhe fing payroll tax : this is another contribution that your employer withholds from your salary. This payroll levy consists of a wage tax and various insurance contributions, such as pensions, collective unemployment insurance and a whole range of benefits and allowances. At blueumbrella.nl/ you can calculate how much your net income will be after you’ve paid all your taxes.
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Om etbelasting BTW VAT sales tax : if you’re a freelancer or own a business, you will have to pay value added tax, which you must invoice to your clients. Depending on the services you offer, BTW will be 0%, 9% or 21%. BTW needs to be paid every quarter. How to pay your taxes At the start of each year, you will receive a letter from the Belastingdienst requesting you to complete your tax return for the previous year. When filling out your return, you have to declare, aside from your income: your tax partner’s income (see below), additional income and capital like investments or savings, your mortgage, and tax deductions you may be eligible for. If you have any doubts or questions about income or deductible items, you can call the Tax ffice at 0 00-0543 or visit a local branch office. The annual income tax return needs to be submitted before April 30, unless you apply for an extension before then. This can be done online or by phone. Fines will be levied if you do not submit your return or ask for an extension before the deadline, and of course if you fail to pay the taxes you owe. In the Netherlands your income is taxed based on three ‘boxes’, with box 1 being income from salary, box 2 income from interest in a limited company and box 3 income from assets and savings. Each of these boxes has a different tax rate, based on your income sources: Box 1: income from wages is taxed in two progressive categories, which are, for 2021: • You pay 37,10% on income up until €68.507; • You pay 49.50% on any income over €68.507. For those receiving the national old-age pension (AOW), there are three categories, with varying percentages of tax based on your age. Box 2: Income from a substantial interest or holding of at least 5% in a BV (limited company) is taxed at 26,90%. This kind of income includes dividends and capital gains. Any costs that were made with regard to those incomes can be deducted from taxation. In Box 3 your fictitious income from savings and investments is taxed, called asset tax (vermogensbelasting). Examples include stocks and shares, bank and savings accounts, second homes and investment property. Some exceptions include the home you own and live in,
moveable furniture, certain insurance schemes and investments in cultural, social, environmental or startup projects. our income from capital is calculated through a fixed percentage. For 2021 the first 50.000 in savings and investments is exempt from taxation for everybody. After that, the Belastingdienst assumes you save part of your assets in a saving account, while you invest the rest, in the stock market or otherwise. For the first 50.000 to 100.000 above the exempt €50,000, it is assumed that 67% is in a savings account, leading to a 0,03% capital gain. It is assumed that 33% is invested, making a capital gain of 5,69%. • From €100.001 to €1.000.000, 21% is calculated as leading to 0,03% capital gain, the rest 5,69%; • If you own more than € 1.000.000, all of it assumed to make a capital gain of 5,69%. Whatever your total assets you pay 31 tax on the fictitious capital gain. Thus, the actual return on investments or savings you achieve is irrelevant for the tax authorities. uick o er ie
o other taxes rules and exceptions
• If you have income from another country, it is usually not taxed by the Belastingdienst. • The person you are married to or living with permanently, regardless of marital status, is usually considered your tax partner. • Just like everyone else, you are entitled to a general tax credit algemene heffingskorting of no more than €2.477, or a deduction (zelfstandigenaftrek) of no more than € 7.280 for business owners. This is deducted automatically by your employer, or by the tax authorities if you own a business. • If you’re on a low income, you can apply for three types of benefits toeslagen at the Belastingdienst: health care allowance (zorgtoeslag), rent allowance (huurtoeslag) and childcare allowance (kinderopvangtoeslag). For more details on childcare allowance, see page … There are also unemployment and disability benefits which are handled by a different office the WV. ore case-specific kinds of taxes in olland include: import tax (on goods received or imported from abroad), motor vehicle tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, corporate tax, transfer tax and gambling tax. Failure to pay any of the above, or voluntarily hiding your income, the value of your possessions or an inheritance can lead to a fine of 300% of the undeclared amount. 41
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DUTCH SCHOOL SYSTEM: BACKGROUND The Dutch educational system is known as a fair system with equal opportunities for all and it continues to rank well internationally. The Dutch curriculum is shaped by the government, schools and teachers. In primary education as well as lower grades of secondary education, the curriculum consists of core objectives and reference levels, whilst achievement targets rule the curriculum in upper secondary education. The last curriculum was formed in 2006, while since 2018 ‘development teams’ have been deliberating potential reforms in the areas of digital literacy, English, Dutch, mathematics, citizenship, exercise and sport, arts and culture, people and nature, and people and society. According to Dutch education law, attending school is obligatory in the Netherlands for all children aged 5 to 16 - or longer until a basic ualification startkwalificatie is gained. owever most children start primary school at age 4. Education in the Netherlands is divided into primary (basisschool), secondary (voortgezet onderwijs) and tertiary (hoger onderwijs). Tertiary education is the remit of universities and universities of applied sciences (HBO or hogeschool). Children in the Netherlands follow eight years of primary education, while secondary school is completed at the age of 16, 17 or 18, depending on the type of diploma. Classes are taught in Dutch, but more and more schools and universities conduct part of the lessons in English. Primary and secondary state education is available to everyone for free, but there are also private schools, which offer a different curriculum. Each city or town in the Netherlands has its own application procedures and educational quality can vary between schools – although the quality is generally fairly high, even for schools that perform relatively badly. Schools usually ask for a voluntary yearly contribution fee for extras (outings, special projects), which differs between schools and is dependent on the parents’ income. In their last year of primary education (groep 8), children receive an official recommendation from the school about the type of secondary education they should pursue. This recommendation is based on the leerlingvolgsysteem, a monitoring system used to register the achievements of
pupils throughout their time at primary school, as well as an aptitude test taken in groep 8, usually referred to as the CITO-toets. More in ormation about the school system is a ailable at: www.iamexpat.nl/education/primary-secondary-education/ dutch-school-system www.nuffic.nl/en/subjects/education-in-the-netherlands/ www.xpat.nl/moving-to-netherlands/netherlands-facts/national-education-system/ www.dutchreview.com/expat/education/the-dutch-schoolsystem-a-guide-for-parents-on-dutch-education/ T PES O ED CATIO Daycare preschool Until the age of 4, young children in the Netherlands can attend a variety of non-compulsory daycare options, such as kindergarten, playgroups or childminders (kinderopvang, kinderdagverblijf, peuterspeelzaal or gastouder). Primary education A Dutch elementary or primary school has eight grades, known as ‘groups’, ranging from ‘Groep 1’ (4-year-olds) to ‘Groep 8’ (11-year-olds). In Groep 1 and 2, there is a focus on the gradual transition from learning-by-play to learning to read and write. The actual learning begins in the third year, groep 3. Children will start to study English fairly soon, often in groep 3 or 4. Depending on the school, subjects such as natural science, geography, history and English are taught, often in the form of across-the-board projects that relate to children’s everyday lives. The compulsory courses at primary schools are Dutch, English, mathematics, ‘world orientation’ (including geography, history biology traffic and politics artistic subjects such as music, drawing and crafts), and physical education. n the final year of primary school groep the mandatory state exam Centrale Eindtoets, formally called CITO-toets, will help determine the next level of education. This test is often surrounded by anxiety and controversy 49
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Secondary education When children in the Netherlands start secondary school, usually at age 12, they enter one of three different tracks of secondary education, based on a student’s academic level as determined in the CITO-toets, their teacher’s advice, as well as their interests. 1. VMBO (preparatory secondary vocational education) is a four-year vocationally-orientated course focussed on practical knowledge. After finishing the V B around age 16, the youngster can take a 3- or 4-year secondary vocational training (MBO) course, in which he/she learns a practical trade, such as hairdresser, carpenter or mechanic. Depending on how well a pupil performs at VMBO, he/she might also have the option of going on to attend the HAVO. 2. The second track of secondary education is the HAVO which is a five-year middle stream completed around the age of 17. After the HAVO, a pupil may continue to study for a vocational degree at a university of applied sciences (hogeschool or HBO). The HBO trains students for jobs such as primary school teacher, nurse, IT technician or administrative assistant. Depending on how well a pupil performs at HAVO, he/she might also have the option of going on to attend the VWO. 3. The third track of secondary education is the VWO, a six-year educational stream with a focus on theoretical knowledge. After finishing the VW around age 1 students can attend a research university (WO) to take a bachelor’s degree. Students can also study VWO at schools known as athenaeum and gymnasium. At a gymnasium,
students are taught Latin and Ancient Greek, whereas the athenaeum is simply another name for VWO without Latin and Greek. Many schools offer all levels (VBMO, HAVO and VWO) in one building, making it easy to go up or down a level. Most secondary schools offer a mixed transition class, in which children of all academic abilities follow the first year of secondary school together. Special education A distinction is made in the Netherlands between public (openbare) and special (bijzondere) schools, which are founded on a particular religion, philosophy or educational vision. The government funds both types of education and all schools must meet general standards such as a minimum number of pupils and hours of education. The Dutch Inspectorate of Education (Onderwijsinspectie) oversees the quality of education in public and special schools. Special schools are created when there is sufficient demand from local parents. Some are based on a specific religion, such as Jewish, Hindu, Islamic, Protestant Christian, Reformatory or Roman Catholic, but usually children of all faiths are accepted. thers are based on a specific educational philosophy, such as Dalton, Jenaplan, Steiner or Montessori. These methods of education usually encourage children to have more control over their own learning. Some of these schools have long waiting lists – in some cases you have to sign up when you’re still pregnant! However, some public primary schools also apply Montessori, Dalton or Jenaplan methods, so all may not be lost. There are also schools specifically aimed at academically gifted children, as well as (secondary) schools that cater to pupils performing sports at a high level. Bilingual education Bilingual education (tweetalig onderwijs or TTO) at the moment exists only for secondary schools. In TTO, at least half of the subjects is taught in English. The pupils use English in subjects such as history, geography and physical education, but it is also the language in which everyone at the school communicates. TTO students obtain a conventional diploma in VWO, HAVO or VMBO, which means that TTO schools must meet the regular government requirements, but they can also obtain an additional English language certificate. All bilingual schools in the Netherlands, currently around 130 are part of a uffic-coordinated network uffic is the 51
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Dutch organisation for internationalisation in education. TTO teachers have been specially trained and standards, such as the English proficiency of pupils and teachers as well as international orientation across the curriculum, are monitored by uffic. The school must also offer its own international activities. There are activities around the country with an international dimension, where pupils can use their English in practical situations and compete with TTO peers. Examples are the Mathematics Challenge and the Junior Speaking Contest, in which students from the second and third grade of HAVO and VWO write an English speech and present it, as well as the Drama contest. It should be noted that TTO schools still follow the Dutch curriculum and students speak Dutch about 50% of the day. They also take their final exams in Dutch. More information about TTO is available at: www.nuffic.nl/onderwerpen/alle-tto-scholen-in-nederland/ Bilingual primary education (Tweetalig Primair Onderwijs or TPO) is currently being researched in a pilot by 17 primary schools around the country. At these TPO schools, pupils are taught in English 30 to 50% of the time. The pilot, which runs from 2014 to 2023, measures the effect of this on the language development of children. A list of the participating schools (in Dutch) can be found at: www.nuffic.nl/onderwerpen/tweetalige-basisscholen/ International education Pupils with non-Dutch nationality, or of families that are not planning to stay long in the country, can choose from various (private, non-government funded) international schools in the Netherlands, which follow an international curriculum, taught in English either wholly or in part. The ualifications for admission to these schools are set by the Dutch Ministry of Education. Internationally-recognised school certifications such as the nternational Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program are offered, preparing students to transition to schools and universities all over the world. International secondary schools offer the IB Middle Years Program or the ambridge nternational General ertificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The Netherlands benefits from its reputation of having a strong business climate and economy, and the demand for places at international schools has increased considerably, resulting in waiting lists. The International Parent’s Student Support Group in the Netherlands is a useful information platform
for parents of children who are attending or hope to attend Dutch International Secondary schools. More information is available at: www.educaide.nl www.sio.nl/ www.iamexpat.nl/education/primary-secondary-education/ international-schools-netherlands Internationally Oriented Primary Education I BO The Netherlands has a small number of schools with Internationaal Georiënteerd Basisonderwijs (IGBO), useful for children of expat parents who intend to live or work in the Netherlands for a long time. Children of Dutch parents who have lived abroad can also attend these schools. IGBO schools are departments of Dutch primary schools with English as the language of instruction. The Inspectorate of Education supervises education at these schools. Special needs education Children who are physically disabled, or have learning difficulties or mild behavioural problems will normally begin their schooling in a mainstream primary school. This is in line with Dutch education law, according to which children with special needs must be given a place at a mainstream school, with some adaptations that suit their abilities and potential (called passend onderwijs). Nevertheless, not all schools are able to cater for children with special needs, so it’s wise to start looking for a suitable place when they are 2-3 years old, in order to see if the school can cater to the child’s needs. Children with more severe learning disabilities or behavioural problems, a serious physical disability or a chronic illness may not benefit from attending a normal primary school. For these children there are schools which fall under special needs primary education (sbo) or special needs secondary education (so). At these schools, groups are smaller teachers are specifically trained and children receive more time and care. There are almost 300 schools for special needs primary education and over 300 schools for special needs secondary education. A Dutch huisarts (GP) will be able to provide an assessment and give advice on to find the appropriate support. f the child is very disabled it may be possible to get dispensation from mandatory attendance at school (leerplicht).
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are swimming lessons, which take place at a local swimming pool. You can sign up your child at age 4, although many start later. On average, it takes 1.5 years to get a swimming diploma, so be prepared to spend many hours at the poolside. To relieve pressures on tourist destinations during school holidays, the country has been divided into three regions: north, middle and south. This means that the summer holidays will start and end at a different date for each of the three groups. Other holidays are usually (but not always) take place at the same time. The usual holidays are: Autumn (October), Christmas (two weeks in December/January), Spring (a week in February or March), May (one or two weeks in April or May) and Summer (six weeks in July and August). According to the Compulsory Education Act, parents and pupils must adhere to the dates that the school establishes; taking your child out of school at other times may lead to a fine. To check hich region you are in www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/schoolvakanties/regios-schoolvakantie To check holiday dates www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/schoolvakanties/overzicht-schoolvakanties-per-schooljaar Schools are obliged to inform pupils and their parents about the dates of public holidays, when schools are closed, before the school year starts. Most schools do this in their school guide. In the Netherlands the compulsory holidays are: New Year’s Day (1 January); Easter Monday; King’s Day (27 April); Liberation Day (5 May); Ascension Day; Whit Monday, Christmas and Boxing Day.
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International School Amsterdam Sportlaan 45 1185 TB Amstelveen T: 020 347 1111 W: isa.nl Amsterdam International Community School Prinses Irenestraat 59 1077 WV Amsterdam A.J. Ernststraat 130 1082 LP Amsterdam Darlingstraat 2 1102 MX Amsterdam T: 020 577 1240 W: aics.espritscholen.nl
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European School Bergen Molenweidtje 5 1862 BC Bergen NH T: 072 589 0109 W: esbergen.eu Florencius International School (Primary) De Savornin Lohmanlaan 2 1181 XM Amstelveen T: 020 640 8118 W: orenciusinternationalschool.nl Amity International School Amsterdamseweg 204 1182 HL Amstelveen T: 020 345 4481 W: amityschool.nl
We make learning fun! We believe in developing minds, character and communities. admissions@isa.nl +31 20 3471111
www.isa.nl
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A community learning for world citizenship International School Utrecht is an IB World School, offering a complete and connected International Baccalaureate programme for students from 4-18 from diverse international backgrounds.
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We are a close-knit and welcoming community of students, staff and parents. We all approach life from a different culture and background and with the languages we know. We find each other in our common goal: to create a stimulating learning environment in which everyone feels at home.
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AVA IN ALLILGARBOILUITY PS
L’ecole Française d’Amsterdam Rustenburgerstraat 246 1073 GK Amsterdam T: 020 644 6507 W: lyceevangogh.nl/maternelleJapanese School of Amsterdam Karel Klinkenbergstraat 137 1061 AL Amsterdam T: 020 611 8136 W: jsa.nl International School Haarlem Schreveliusstraat 1 2014 XR Haarlem Oorkondelaan 65 2033 MN Haarlem T: 0 61 551 3927 W: internationalschoolhaarlem.nl
PASSIONATE ABOUT LEARNING The International School Haarlem offers a positive learning environment where students (4-18 years) are encouraged to realise their full potential. Through internationally respected and recognised programmes we involve our students in meaningful learning. International School Haarlem info@internationalschoolhaarlem.nl www.internationalschoolhaarlem.nl
Amstelland International School Assering 93 1187 SM Amstelveen T: 020 820 9091 W: amstelland-international-school.nl The British School of Amsterdam Anthonie van Dijckstraat 1 1077 ME Amsterdam Jan van Eijckstraat 21 1077 LG Amsterdam Fred. Roeskestraat 94A 1076 ED Amsterdam T: 020 679 7840 W: britams.nl
International Primary School Hilversum Rembrandtlaan 30 1213 BH Hilversum Frans Halslaan 57A 1213 BK Hilversum Minckelersstraat 36 1221 KH Hilversum T: 035 621 6053 W: ipshilversum.nl International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm ( Prim&Sec) Emmastraat 56 1213 AL Hilversum T: 035 672 9931 W: ishilversum.nl Optimist International Primary Hoofddorp Waddenweg 87 2134 XL Hoofddorp T: 023 303 5924 W: optimist-international-school.nl Haarlemmermeer Lyceum Baron de Coubertinlaan 2 2134 CG Hoofddorp T: 023 563 1644 W: haarlemmermeerlyceum.nl
Bringing out your child’s inner magic through excellent international education... come and see for yourself. Small classes English as language of instruction International Primary Curriculum Close to Amsterdam/Schiphol/ Haarlem Waddenweg 87 2134 XL Hoofddorp +31 (0)23 303 59 24 info@optimist-international-school.nl www.optimist-international-school.nl
Florencius International School (Primary) 0259-OIS20 - Advertentie The Holland Times (50x150mm)26-10-20 v2_defv1.indd 13:00 Leemzeulder 29 1251 AM Laren T: 035 691 2525 W: orenciusinternationalschool.nl
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ash.nl High quality international education in the East of the Netherlands. Close to the German boarder.
Early years, primary and secondary education and accredited for the IPC, Cambridge and IB curriculum. A tight-knit community that makes students feel at home.
www.istwente.org
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eiden International Primary School Klimopzoom 41 2353 RE Leiderdorp T: 071 589 6861 W: elckerly.net International Secondary Dept. at Het Rijnlands yceum Apollolaan 1 2341 BA Oegstgeest T: 071 519 3555 W: isrlo.nl International HSV Primary School T: 070 324 3453 (admissions)
What does the future hold for your child? We at the HSV International Department believe that nurturing the foundation for a promising and happy future for your child is of utmost importance. Empowered with highly qualified staff, state‐of‐ the‐art technology and the dedication to support our community, HSV is proud to be here for you.
Nassaulaan 26 2514 JT Den Haag T: 070 318 4950 Koningin Sophielaan 24a 2595 TG Den Haag T: 0070 324 3453 Van Nijenrodestraat 16 2597 RM DH Den Haag T: 070 328 1441 Van Heutszstraat 12 2593 PJ Den Haag T: 070 385 7685 W: hsvdenhaag.nl ighthouse Special Education (Primary) Individual SEN-program taught in English Van Heutszstraat 12 2593 PJ Den Haag T: 070 335 5698 W: lighthousese.nl The International School o The Hague (also IBCP in Business) Wijndaelerduin 1 2554 BX Den Haag T: 070 328 1450 W: ishthehague.nl International Waldor school The Hague Starts with K - 2nd grade 2e Messstraat 31 2586 XA Den Haag T: 070 783 0030 W: internationalwaldorfschool.nl
HSV
International Department Global citizenship, lifelong learning
hsvid.nl
International Primary School
Three Little Ships
lnternational Preschool
Lighthouse
Special Education
The European School o The Hague Primary Campus: Houtrustweg 2 2566 HA DenHaag Secondary Campus: Oostduinlaan 50 2596 JP Den Haag T: 070 700 1600 W: eshthehague.nl
Engaged to create a peaceful world through excellent education
www.internationalwaldorfschool.nl
The American School o The Hague also IBdiploma Rijksstraatweg 200 2241 BX Wassenaar T: 070 512 1060 W: ash.nl The British School in the Netherlands (also IBDP, and IBCP in Business and Hospitality) Junior Schools BSN Age Range: 3-11 Vlaskamp 19 2592 AA Den Haag Diamanthorst 16 61
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EARLY YEARS SCHOOL
INFANT SCHOOL
JUNIOR SCHOOL
SENIOR SCHOOL
The first steps define the journey. The British School of Amsterdam is the only school in the city to offer the full British Curriculum - leading to qualifications respected around the world. Furthermore, we also focus on character development and social skills - vital for all our children’s futures. In April 2021 we move into our wonderful new premises on the Havenstraat.
www.britishschool.amsterdam +31 20 67 97 840
DAYRY N E OP ONDA RY SEC ISD EBRUA F 2 M 1 P 4-7
Inspiring learning for a sustainable future FOR MORE INFO:
International School Delft, uniquely situated in the picturesque historic town of Delft, between The Hague and Rotterdam, offers an inspiring future-oriented learning environment that fosters innovation, design and technology. THIS MAKES OUR SCHOOL UNIQUE
Tight-knit, friendly community Culturally diverse Close connection with Technical University Delft IB World school Supportive staff Centrally located
WWW.INTERNATIONALSCHOOLDELFT.COM
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The European School of The Hague Primary Campus: Houtrustweg 2 2566 HA DenHaag Secondary Campus: Oostduinlaan 50 2596 JP Den Haag T: 070 700 1600 W: eshthehague.nl The American School of The Hague (also IBdiploma) Rijksstraatweg 200 2241 BX Wassenaar T: 070 512 1060 W: ash.nl The British School in the Netherlands (also IBDP, and IBCP in Business and Hospitality) Junior Schools BSN Age Range: 3-11 Vlaskamp 19 2592 AA Den Haag Diamanthorst 16 2592 GH Den Haag Vrouw Avenweg 640 2493 WZ Den Haag T: 070 315 4077 W: britishschool.nl The British School in the Netherlands Senior Schools BSN Age range: 11-18 (A-levels, IB Diploma & IBCP) Jan van oo aan 3 2252 BG Voorschoten Year 7-13 T: 071 560 2222 W: britishschool.nl Senior School start Year 7 Vrouw Avenweg 640 2493 WZ Leidschenveen T: 070 315 4050 W: britishschool.nl Deutsche Internationale Schule Van Bleiswijkstraat 125 2582 LB Den Haag T: 070 354 9454 W: disdh.nl
Le Lycée Français Vincent van Gogh Scheveningseweg 237 2584 AA Den Haag T: 070 306 6920 W: lyceevangogh.nl The Indonesian Embassy School in the Netherlands Rijksstraatweg 679 2245 CB Wassenaar T: 070 517 8875 W: sekolahindonesia.nl De Blijberg–International Primary Department Graaf Florisstraat 56 3021 CJ Rotterdam T: 010 448 2266 W: international.blijberg.nl Rotterdam International Secondary School Junior Campus: Bentincklaan 294 3039 KK Rotterdam Senior Campus: Schimmelpenninckstraat 2 3039 KS Rotterdam T: 010 890 77 9 W: riss.wolfert.nl Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam Verhulstlaan 21 3055 WJ Rotterdam T: 010 422 5351 W: aisr.nl Japanese School of Rotterdam Verhulstlaan 19 3055 WJ Rotterdam T: 010 422 1211 W: jsrotte.nl NOORD-BRABANT
International School Eindhoven Oirschotsedijk 14b 5651 GC Eindhoven T: 040 251 9437 W: isecampus.nl LIMBURG United World College Maastricht Discusworp 65 6225 XP Maastricht NL T: 043 241 0410 W: uwcmaastricht.nl
International School Breda Mozartlaan 27 4837 EH Breda T: 076 560 7870 W: isbreda.com 63
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BE EFFECTIVE IN ANOTHER L ANGUAGE
IMPROVE YOUR DUTCH SKILLS Highly effective language training
You can rapidly improve your Dutch skills with us at Regina Coeli. Our team of trainers are happy to design a training programme for you which allows you to learn Dutch at your level, in a way that suits you and your needs. Your course takes place at our institute in the peaceful, country town of Vught in the southern part of the Netherlands. Here, you can retreat from the world and fully focus on learning the Dutch language. Our modern building features numerous amenities to pamper you while you study and during your stay.
Learn Dutch at Language Institute Regina Coeli • • • •
Individual, tailor-made courses focused on your language goals Tried and tested method based on scientific insights The language trainers are all native speakers Extensive experience in training both beginners and advanced speakers with a range of professional backgrounds • No time during the working week? Try our weekend courses!
More information | Please send an email to hello@reginacoeli.nl or call us at +31 (0)73 684 87 90 | www.reginacoeli.com
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Summer Camps Holland has been organising the most fun Summer Camps for children and teens ranging in age from 8 to 18 since the summer of 2006
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Safety and a good atmosphere are central in an unforgettable Summer Camps
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EDUCATION
BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
Frontline Business trecht T: 06 5432 8380 W: bs.nl
NATIONWIDE Open Universiteit T: 045 576 2222 W: ou.nl Saxion University of Applied Sciences Apeldoorn, Enschede, Deventer T: 088 019 8888 W: saxion.nl GRONINGEN Energy Delta Institute T: 088 116 6800 W: energydelta.org International Business School Groningen T: 050 595 2300 W: hanze.nl GELDERLAND Arnhem Business School T: 024 353 0500 W: arnhembusinessschool.com Business School Buren T: 0344 57 9030 W: www.bsn.tel
UTRECHT
ederland
IBO ualiďŹ ed Business School Leusden T: 033 422 9960 W: ibo.nl emniscaat Management School Utrecht T: 030 219 3961 Nyenrode Business Universiteit Breukelen T: 0346 29 1484 W: nyenrode.nl NOORD-HOLLAND Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences Several locations in Amsterdam T: 020 595 1405 W: amsterdamuas.com Europort Business School Amsterdam T: 06 2049 1273 W: epbs.nl
OVERIJSSEL
Kno mads Business School Amsterdam T: 06 20 57 5767 W: knowmads.nl
Windesheim Zwolle T: 088 - 469 9911 W: windesheim.nl
aureate On ine Education Amsterdam Zuidoost T: 020 719 2550 W: laureate.net The Open ni ersity Business School Amsterdam T: 020 412 1962 W: business-school.open.ac.uk
TH K School o Creati e eadership Amsterdam T: 020 684 2506 W: thnk.org United International Business Schools Amsterdam T: 020 521 9423 W: amsterdam.uibs.org Vrije University of Amsterdam T: 020 598 9898 W: vu.nl University of Amsterdam Amsterdam Business School T: 020 525 5250 W: abs.uva.nl Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam T: 020 705 1510 W: wittenborg.e ZUID-HOLLAND Leiden University Rapenburg 70 2311 EZ Leiden T: 071 5272 727 W: universiteitleiden.nl International Business School The Hague T:: 070 262 9477 W: ibsthehague.nl Webster Leiden Campus T: 071 516 8000 W: webster.nl Rotterdam Business School o Applied Sciences T: 010 794 6264 W: rotterdamuas.com
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T: 013 466 8600 W: tias.edu 445 years of tradition and innovation
7 faculties spread across Leiden and The Hague
14 Bachelor’s and 200+ Master’s programmes taught in English
Top 100 research-focused university
LIMBURG EuroMBA T: 043 3884619 W: euromba.org Maastricht School o Management T: 043 387 0808 W: msm.nl uyd ni ersityo Applied Sciences Maastricht T: 043 346 6450 W: zuyd.nl
Discover the world at Leiden University
Rotterdam School o Management Erasmus University T: 010 408 2222 W: rsm.nl T Del t T: 015 278 9111 W: tudelft.nl NOORD-BRABANT Tias imbas Business School Tilburg Kroonstraat 50 3511 RC Utrecht
NOORD HOLLAND Alliance rancaise Amsterdam Oosterdokstraat 110 1011 DK Amsterdam T: 020 523 0742 W: afamsterdam.nl British Language Training Centre Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 328 E 1012 RW Amsterdam T: 020 622 36 34 W: bltc.nl
LANGUAGE CENTERS
B C Dutch Summer School Kingsfordweg 151 1043 GR Amsterdam T: 06 480 746 18 W: dutchsummerschool.nl
NATIONWIDE Berlitz Amsterdam, Maastricht, The Hague, Rotterdam W: berlitz.nl
Dutch Such Haaksbergweg 75 1101 BR Amsterdam T: 020 609 79 70 W: dutchandsuch.nl
UTRECHT
Dutch Courses Amsterdam Postjesweg 57, 1057 DW Amsterdam T: 06 54 99 22 19 W: dutchcoursesamsterdam.nl
Dutch irst Niasstraat 1 3531 WR Utrecht T: 030 291 98 84 W: dutchfirst.nl Taalthuis Kromme Nieuwegracht 68 3512 HL Utrecht T: 06 271 749 18 W: taalthuis.nl Taalthuis Amersfoort Utrechtseweg 7 3811 NA Amersfoort T: 06 271 74 918 W: taalthuis.nl
Dutch anguage Centre Haarlemmerstraat 37-D 1013 EJ Amsterdam T: 020 420 60 39 W: dutchlanguagecentre.nl Easy Dutch Plus Vijzelstraat 68 1017 HL Amsterdam T: 06 50 67 78 58 W: easydutchplus.com Flowently available in 100 cities in the Netherlands Azartplein 79 1019 PB Amsterdam
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Joost Weet Het! Recht Boomssloot 52 1011 EC Amsterdam 020 420 81 46 W: joostweethet.nl
British Language Training Centre
Located in the heart of Amsterdam, your centre of excellence for face-to-face and online English & Dutch courses, teacher training, CELTA, Cambridge & IELTS exams.
www.bltc.nl +31 (0) 20 622 36 34
T: 085 888 30 12 W: owently.com Talencentrum Holland George Gershwinlaan 315 1082 MT Amsterdam T: 06 23 46 42 53 W: talencentrumholland.nl IN.lingo Douwes Dekkerstraat 2 1053 SX Amsterdam T: 06 24 35 52 79 W: inlingo.nl
Katakura WB C Dutch Courses Egelantiersstraat 126, 1015 SC Amsterdam 020 612 27 27 W: katakura-wblc.nl Koentact Elandsgracht 70, 1016 TX Amsterdam T: 020 737 16 16 W: koentact.nl Language Corner Rietwijkerstraat 10 1059 VZ Amsterdam T: 020 221 18 62 W: languagecorner.amsterdam Mercuur Taal Eerste Weteringplantsoen 2C 1017 SJ Amsterdam T: 020 693 42 50 W: mercuurtaal.nl Nedles Derde Oosterparkstraat 271 1092 EA Amsterdam T: 020 846 00 11 W: nedles.nl Pace Taleninstituut Pand Zuid, IJsbaanpad 9 1076 CV Amsterdam T: 020 428 86 02 W: pacetaleninstituut.nl Rubio Dutch Veerstraat 48 1075 SW Amsterdam T: 06 26 66 23 0 W: rubiodutch.nl School or Dutch Ceintuurbaan 384
1073 EM Amsterdam T: 020 663 43 80 W: learndutch.com TaalBoost Marnixstraat 80 1015 XX Amsterdam T: 020 341 80 38 W: taalboost.nl Taalthuis Amsterdam Van Baerlestraat 13 1071 AM Amsterdam T: 06 27 17 49 18 W: taalthuis.nl TopTaal Anthony Fokkerweg 1 1059 CM Amsterdam Cornelis Troostplein 23 1072 JJ Amsterdam T: 088 374 20 00 W: toptaal.com amaradi Dutch Courses Amstedam Kabelweg 37 1014 BA Amsterdam T: 06 12 86 92 95 W: zamaradi.nl earn Dutch ast Graaf Florislaan 54 1405 BW Bussum T: 035 692 39 60 W: learndutchfast.nl Double Dutch Haarlem Drosteboulevard 7 2031 VT Haarlem T: 06 16 03 07 66 W: doubledutchhaarlem.nl Van Lienden Floraplein 2 2012 HL Haarlem T: 023 540 15 11 W: van-lienden.nl
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Language Helps Vijfherenstraat 54 2101 XR Heemstede T: 06 29 42 10 27 W: languagehelps.nl
ABC Dutch Hugo de Grootstraat 37 2518 EC The Hague T: 06 47 60 82 18 W: abcdutch.com
E BEST Dutch or oreigners Krooneendstraat 4 2492 NG Den Haag T: 06 38 56 73 32 W: elbest.nl
ZUID-HOLLAND
BSN Language Centre Lange Houtstraat 26 2511 CW The Hague 070 315 40 80 W: bsnlanguagecentre.nl
Taaltaal Hoge Prins Willemstraat 226E 2584 HX Den Haag T: 070 322 60 91 W: taaltaal.nl
Direct Dutch Institute Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 275 2593 BS Den Haag T: 070 365 46 77 W: directdutch.com
Taalthuis Frederik Hendriklaan 85 2582 BV Den Haag T: 06 27 17 49 18 W: taalthuis.nl
Dutch or Expats Sweelinckplein 9 2517 GK Den Haag T: 070 514 02 25 W: dutchforexpats.com
Taalser ice eiden Schipholweg 103 2316 XC Leiden T: 06 46 04 42 25 W: taalservice-leiden.com
Kickstart School Koninginnegracht 62 2514 AG Den Haag T: 070 360 7860 W: kickstartschool.nl
Taalthuis Leiden Schipholweg 66 2316 XE Leiden T: 06 27 17 49 18 W: taalthuis.nl
Dutch is un Schelpenkade 49 2313 ZX Leiden T: 071 512 13 72 W: dutchisfun.nl
Baay Dutch anguage Courses Wijnhaven 36 3011 WS Rotterdam T: 06 19 87 07 86 W: dutchlanguagecourses.nl
Dutch anguage Courses Laan van Meerdervoort 198B 2517 BJ Den Haag T: 070 310 61 31 W: dulanco.com
ITHA Dutch anguage Institute Mathenesserlaan 253 3021 HD Rotterdam T: 010 425 45 79 W: itha.nl
Language One Parkweg 20A 2271 AJ Voorburg T: 070 260 1386 W: languageone.nl
Masterclass Dutch Botersloot 9C 3011 HE Rotterdam T: 010 753 20 37 W: masterclassdutch.com
T A taalcursus Phoenixstraat 66 2611 AM Delft T: 084 431 54 33 W: tnataalcursus.nl
DUTCH ENGLISH CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
English courses:
all levels, private or group
Dutch courses:
all levels, private or group
Chinese courses:
A0-A2, private or group
Business courses:
in-company or at Kickstart
Exam training courses:
Dutch and English
Adults, kids & teens!
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Language Institute Regina Coeli Martinilaan 12 5262 BR Vught T: 073 684 8790 W reginacoeli.nl
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION TRAININGS
& MULTILINGUAL LANGUAGE CONSULTING avoid misunderstandings communicate successfully become internationally fluent
small and medium group trainings (5 - 20 pers.) info@UtesInternationalLounge.com www.UtesInternationalLounge.com UtesInternationalLounge UtesIntLounge
Ute‘s International Lounge Aagje Dekenkade 2 2251 ZV Voorschoten T: 06 50 60 19 84 W: utesinternationallounge.com
STE Languages Aalsterweg 3 5615 CA Eindhoven T: 040 245 28 60 W: ste.nl na Paloma Blanca anguage School P.Czn. Hooftlaan 12 5611 NV Eindhoven T: 06 57 89 56 56 W: unapalomablanca.com
BE EFFECTIVE IN ANOTHER L ANGUAGE
IMPROVE YOUR DUTCH SKILLS
Highly effective language training
LIMBURG Dutch or ou Too Sint Pieterstraat 4 6211 JN Maastricht T: 06 48 23 82 43 W: dutchforyoutoo.nl earn Dutch in Maastricht Boschstraat 21, 6211 AS Maastricht T: 06 55 14 23 61 W: dutchcoursesinmaastricht.nl NL+NL Kapoenstraat 30 B 6211 KW Maastrict T: 043 850 1445 W: nl-et-nl.nl
• Individual, tailor-made courses focused on your language goals • Tried and tested method based on scientific insights • The language trainers are all native speakers • Extensive experience in training both beginners and advanced speakers with a range of professional backgrounds • No time during the working week? Try our weekend courses
More information hello@reginacoeli.nl or call us at +31 (0)73 684 87 90 | www.reginacoeli.com
NOORD-BRABANT Dutch Academy Eindho en Catharinaplein 21 5611 DE Eindhoven T: 06 49 65 12 37 W: dutchacademyeindhoven.nl
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SUMMERCAMPS Also visit the websites of international schools. Stichting Art uid T: 020 528 60 61 W: artzuid.nl Club Soccer Days T: 072 220 32 64 W: clubvoetbaldagen.nl Dutch or Kids T: 06 42 63 92 66 W: dutchforkids.nl Engels voor Bengels T: 06 81 17 70 37 W: engelsvoorbengels.nl ashion summer camp T: 010 489 66 92 W: amsterdamfashionacademy.com Fun4Kids Summer Camp T: 010 218 93 37 W: aisr.nl International Children’s Football Academy T: 06 50 50 34 84 W: icfa.nl My Little van Gogh T: 06 41811260 T: 06 21 46 66 65 W: clubmylittlevangogh.com
SnowWorld Landgraaf T: 045 547 07 00 W: snowworld.com SnowWorld Zoetermeer T: 079 320 22 02 W: snowworld.com Sportscamps.nl T: 06 53 61 75 82 W: sportscamps.nl Summercamp Heino T: 0572 39 30 49 W: heino.nl Summer Camps Holland / Markant Outdoorcentrum Gildeweg 7 7047 AR Braamt T: 0314 68 06 88 W: summercamps.nl UP Events T: 020 463 58 50 W: zomerkampamsterdam.nl Vinea T: 030 227 06 80 W: vinea.nl Young Engineers Zomer LEGO® kamp T: 06 11 79 44 52 W: youngeng.nl
ein International Childcare T: 070 326 82 63 W: zeinchildcare.nl
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Naya Nature T: 06 38 18 53 85 W: nayanature.nl O eill Summercamps T: 06 21 47 00 84 W: oneillsummercamps.nl
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HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE NETHERLANDS
In the Netherlands, the government guarantees access to healthcare for all, and care is generally of a high quality. It is funded through income taxes and mandatory health insurance fees. Aside from the mandatory basic insurance package (basisverzekering), you can also opt for additional insurance (aanvullende verzekering), which offers a wider package of services. Regardless of which you choose, all health insurance is made up of two main costs: 1. our monthly premium premie which is a fixed fee that you pay each month. 2. Your deductible (co-pay) (eigen risico), an annual amount that you pay out of your own pocket for basic treatments and medication (with maximum excess of €385 pe year, which you can voluntarily raise to €885 in return for a lower premium), before insurance kicks in. If you have no medical costs, you won’t have to pay this. Some types of care are not part of the deductible and are therefore always paid by your insurer: visits to your GP, dental care and physiotherapy for children under 18, pregnancy and birth care and maternity care. Mandatory and optional insurance If you live and work in the Netherlands, you are required to take out Dutch health insurance, regardless of your insurance back home. If you come from outside the EEA (EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you have to register with a health insurer within four months of receiving your residence permit. You can enroll your children under 18 for free with your own insurance company; newborn babies have to be registered within four months after birth. Failure to sign up for insurance leads to a €386,49 penalty for the first three months and the same amount for the next three months. After nine months, you will be auto-
matically enrolled with an insurer, which will automatically deduct the monthly payments from your salary. If you happen to get sick while uninsured, you’ll have to pay for all medical costs yourself. Basic care The following services are covered by the mandatory basic insurance: • Visiting your GP. • Ambulance services, hospital stays, emergency treatment and surgery. • Medicine prescriptions and blood tests (for some medication and medical aids, you will have to make a personal contribution to cover their costs) • Dental care for those under 18. • Mental health care, care for the disabled and elderly and home care. • Visits to medical specialists, like dermatologists, oncologists et cetera. • Pregnancy and birth care and maternity care. • Some therapeutic services. • Physiotherapy for chronic problems (up to a certain number of visits) • Until at least 18 July 2021, the basic insurance also covers recovery care after corona, e.g. physical therapy, occupational therapy and support by a dietician. Additional co erage For services not covered by the basic package, you can choose to take out extra coverage (aanvullende verzekering), best tailored to your personal health needs and lifestyle. A large number of health services are fully or partially covered through additional insurance, such as: • Dental care for adults over 18. • Alternative medical treatments, including homeopathy, chiropractors and acupuncture. 71
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• Contraception and vaccinations. • Glasses and contact lenses. • Emergency health care abroad. • Plastic surgery. You will have to decide for yourself whether you want to take out additional coverage. Usually an additional package covers a lot of services, which you may not be interested in. For example, while you want contraceptives to be covered, you may not need coverage for physiotherapy or homeopathic treatments. Check if your insurance provider has a package that just covers your needs, and if not, whether it’s worth shelling out on an additional package. It may not even be that much cheaper: the typical cover for dental care will cost about € 240 per year, but only cover costs of up to € 500. If you have no dental problems and just want a yearly check-up, it’s not worth paying for extra insurance. The same goes for glasses and contact lenses. On the other hand, if you need a lot of dental work, even with insurance you will have to pay most of the cost yourself, so don’t be surprised by a large bill. Healthcare benefits For those on a low income, a health care allowance (zorgtoeslag) is available to help cover monthly premiums. To receive this allowance, your annual income as a single person should not exceed €30.481, or €38.945 if you have a fiscal partner married or living together . Furthermore you do not qualify if you own assets worth over €116.613 for an individual or a combined €147.459 for couples. The maximum monthly allowance you can receive is €104 per month for singles and €199 for couples, depending on your income. n the website of the Tax ffice you can see if you are eligible for zorgtoeslag and how much you will receive. Here you can apply for this allowance, using your DigiD.
can refuse additional coverage. • Prices and coverage, especially for the additional coverage packages, vary widely from insurer to insurer, so it’s worth shopping around. You can use comparison websites such as www.independer.nl or www.zorgwijzer.nl •You can change your health insurance provider only once a year. Usually insurers announce their prices for the next year in November, and you can change until 31 December. Provided you have cancelled the old insurance before 31 December, you can still arrange a new one before 31 January 2021. If you sign up with a new provider, they will usually take care of cancelling your old policy. • You can also stay with your old provider, but change the policy you have with them, e.g. taking out additional insurance, change from restitution to in-kind policy, change your annual excess et cetera. You have to do this in November or December as well. This is worthwhile, for example, when you want to get pregnant: some additional insurance covers a wide range of pregnancy-related services, such as courses to prepare yourself for birth, lactation advice et cetera. • Ask your employer whether they participate in a healthcare collective, which will give you a discount on the premium. If not, you can join a ‘coverage pool’ offered by some businesses and associations, or by your municipality (gemeente), which will give you a small discount on your premium. • For certain medical services and procedures there are long waiting lists. Your insurer may be able to mediate in order to reduce the waiting time, so get in touch with them to ask for advice. Many insurers offer health advice over the phone or through social media, so do not hesitate to get in touch.
T o types o policy All Dutch insurers offer two types of policy: a restitution policy or an in-kind (‘natura’) policy. A restitution policy offers a free choice of healthcare provider, while a cheaper in-kind policy limits your choice to providers that have been contracted by your insurance company. Check with your insurance provider if they offer an in-kind policy and if this would be an attractive option. Some providers offer a mixed (combinatie) policy. Read more about policy types here. Some other uick acts • Dutch insurance companies are not allowed to deny basic coverage to people with pre-existing conditions, but they 73
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU NEED HEALTH CARE?
Congratulations! You have arrived in one of the world’s happiest and healthiest countries. The Netherlands consistently ranks in any top ten list for health care quality. If as an expat you need medical care, you can rest assured that you won’t have to worry about the costs, due to the wide-ranging health insurance system. As you will find on page .. the mandatory basic insurance package (basisverzekering) covers a large number of medical services. With additional coverage you can choose to opt in for more services as you see fit. f you are on a low income the government will fully or partially reimburse your insurance premium. Currently, there are three dimensions to the Dutch healthcare system: • Basic healthcare, which includes GP visits, hospital stays and a wide range of specialist procedures. • Supplementary care, including physiotherapy, dental care and cosmetic operations. • Long-term care for chronic conditions, including disability expenditures, which may fall fully or partially under the first and second categories of mandatory and additional insurance. Before you select an insurer and health coverage package, the first thing to do is to find a general practitioner GP or huisarts close to where you live. ou can find them online at Ik zoek een huisarts (in Dutch), at your local municipality, or ask your neighbour or a local Facebook group for recommendations. Note that some GP practices are full, so you may have to ask a few before you are accepted. our GP is the first point of contact whenever you have a health issue. Some doctors offer walk-in visits, but many only see patients by appointment. Some doctors also do home visits, especially for frail and elderly patients. As the gatekeeper of the medical system, only a GP can refer you to a specialist or the hospital (for non-emergency situations).
Your GP will probably request to discuss and note down your medical history, so that any future healthcare professionals have the advantage of access to your latest health records. Emergency Unlike most other countries, in the Netherlands it’s not advisable go directly to the emergency department (spoedeisende hulp). You can do so, but you will either be referred back to the GP or you will have to wait a long time to be seen; moreover, you will most likely have to pay out of your own eigen risico (see page ..). If there is a life-threatening situation, call 112 for an ambulance. Otherwise, you will have to call your GP, who will refer you to the emergency department if he/she thinks the situation is serious. If your GP is unavailable, you call the on-duty GP centre (huisartsenpost), which is usually right next to the hospital. You GP’s answering message will give you the number of the on-duty GP centre, or look it up online. There are three kinds of hospitals in the Netherlands: • General hospitals deliver good care, but are not specialized and will refer you to another hospital if you have a complicated illness. • Teaching hospitals work with medical schools for training healthcare practitioners. • Academic hospitals are directly connected to the major universities. Many doctors here are also researchers and these hospitals deliver the greatest variety of specialized care. When staying in a Dutch hospital, you are likely to share a room or ward with up to five other patients often mixed-gender. There are special wards for children. The Netherlands also has a number of specialized children’s hospitals, with more facilities to keep the little ones entertained or even help them with their school work. Many children’s hospitals allow parents to stay overnight in on-site accommodation. 75
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Specialist care If you are in need of specialist, non-emergency care, you will probably be referred to a hospital. In this case, you will need a referral from your GP, which you will have to send to your insurer in order for your expenses to be covered. As soon as you have your referral, you can make an appointment with the specialist your GP recommends, or look around online to find out which specialist you prefer. ou can make an appointment with the specialist s office directly. At kiesbeter.nl (in Dutch) you can compare hospitals and their specializations, as well as private doctors, in order to find one that s best suited to your needs. When visiting a hospital for the first time you need to register at the front desk with your contact details, the name of your GP and your insurance information. This information will then be recorded and stored in the hospital system. You will receive an electronic patient card (patiëntenpas) which you will have to bring with you on each visit. With this ‘medical passport’, your history can be accessed by the doctor treating you, and your bills will be sent automatically to your insurance company. If you are referred to a hospital, you will also need to show your GP’s referral and any notes s/he made. They will be passed on to the specialist before you go in. During the first appointment which typically doesn t take longer than ten minutes a first diagnosis will be made in order to decide further treatment. Going to the dentist All dentistry is private in the Netherlands, and basic insurance policies do not cover going to the dentist for a check-up or simple treatment. However, all dental care for children under 18, as well as all specialist dental care, is covered. You need to take out additional insurance if you want your standard dental costs to be covered, up to maximum of 75% of the total cost. Pretty much all insurance companies offer an extensive dental plan under the additional coverage (aanvullende verzekering). Most dentists and orthodontists operate from their own practice, often located in their homes, although more and more practices now work together with several dental specialists. The most specialized forms of dental care, such as surgery, will take place at hospitals. To visit specialized dental care, you need a referral from your regular dentist. Physiotherapy If you’ve had an accident and need to recover, or if you suffer from chronic or acute physical problems, you may
need physiotherapy. The basic health insurance package only partially covers physiotherapy, depending on your age and therapy needs. You can take out additional insurance for care that is not included in the basic insurance package. Those younger than 1 get their first nine sessions reimbursed, possibly followed by another nine. Those over 18 with a chronic condition will have to pay for their first 20 sessions, after which all physiotherapy is fully paid for. Mental healthcare If you have mental health problems, you can contact your GP or, if the problem is work-related, your company doctor (bedrijfsarts), or look for help online. If the problem becomes too serious for you to handle on your own, your doctor might refer you to specialist care. Going to a psychologist, therapist or counsellor for primary care (mild to moderate problems) and secondary care (serious and complex psychiatric disorders) are both covered by your insurer, but do check your insurance policy to determine whether you should take out additional coverage. Private counselling is usually not covered by insurance.
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HOME CARE IN THE NETHERLANDS If you are in need of medical care but don’t have to stay in a hospital, you can apply for a wide range of home care services. More than half a million people in the Netherlands live in nursing homes, or use home care (thuiszorg) or maternity care (kraamzorg). Home care or the elderly and disabled The government’s policy in recent years has been to help as many elderly people as possible to live in their own homes, as this is cheaper than placing them in nursing or care homes. If you live at home and are elderly or disabled, you get assistance from home care organisations. In order to arrange this the first step is to visit your GP huisarts to discuss your needs. To apply, you can ask your doctor or have a look at zorgkaartnederland.nl/thuiszorg (in Dutch). Next, an assessment is made of the needs you may have, as well as how family, friends and neighbours can assist. As a result, most home care consists of a mixed program of nursing from professional care providers and help around the house from informal carers. Professional carers will be able to help with simple medical tasks, such as changing wound dressings, handing out medication or taking blood pressure readings. They can also provide assistance with a wide variety of day-to-day activities, such as getting in and out of bed, dressing and undressing, going outside, eating and drinking, using the toilet and personal hygiene. Those depending on home care can also receive shopping assistance and dietary advice. If necessary, other care providers will visit you at home, such as physiotherapists, mental health professionals et cetera. As the main providers of care district nurses wijk uster are the first point of contact and liaison with the municipality to coordinate a client’s needs. They also stay in touch with family and friends and other informal caregivers. It is also possible to receive home care for a short period of time, for example if you’ve just been discharged from hospital after surgery and are not yet able to fully take care of yourself. This is usually arranged by the hospital.
By law (the Zorgverzekeringswet) healthcare insurers are responsible for care at home, until someone is admitted to hospital. Home care may be covered by your insurance and/or supplemented by your municipality. You may also have to pay some expenses out of pocket, but these may be reimbursed if they are covered by your additional insurance package (aanvullende verzekering). Maternity care When you are pregnant, you will be asked if you want to deliver your baby in a hospital or at home. The Netherlands boasts the highest number of home deliveries in the world (however, it has dropped from 23 to 13% in the last ten years); giving birth here is considered a natural process, that should be done with as little outside intervention (including medication) as possible. After giving birth, the mother will receive professional help at home (kraamzorg) for at least one week. A nurse looks after the mother and infant, helps around the house if needed, gives guidance on breastfeeding and looks after other family members, especially other children. If you are new to the country, this kind of support is highly valuable! ote that you have to arrange kraam org with a specific organization fairly early in your pregnancy. It is covered by your insurance, apart from a small contribution that you will have to pay yourself. Pharmacies When registering with your GP, you will also be required to register with a pharmacy. Any prescriptions issued by your GP will be communicated directly to your pharmacy, which will check for possible problems (e.g. medications that cannot be taken together). Depending on your insurance package, the bill may be sent automatically to your insurer otherwise you will have to pay first and then make a claim with your insurance. For those receiving home care, it is possible to have medication delivered to your home free of charge. Another possibility is to pick up medication after pharmacy hours from secured pick-up boxes. 77
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HOSPITALS & CLINICS FLEVOLAND Flevoziekenhuis Hospitaalweg 1 1315RA T: 036 868 88 88 W: evo iekenhuis.nl De Kinderkliniek children s clinic Hospitaaldreef 29 1315 RC Almere T: 036 763 00 30 W: dekinderkliniek.nl Van inschoten Specialisten location Almere Bartokweg 161 3rd oor 1311 ZX Almere T: 036 546 50 01 W: vanlinschotenspecialisten.nl UTRECHT Anna Tommie mc trecht orthopedics and movement Janssoniuslaan 71 3528AH Utrecht T: 088 022 06 00 W: annatommiemc.nl Cardiologie Centra Nederland Herculesplein 379 3584AA Utrecht T: 030 890 87 00 W: cardiologiecentra.nl Diakonessenhuis hospital Bosboomstraat 1 3582 KE Utrecht T: 088 250 50 00 W: diakonessenhuis.nl St Antonius trecht hospital Soestwetering 1 3543 AZ Utrecht T: 088 320 30 00 W: antoniusziekenhuis.nl
MC trecht hospital Heidelberglaan 100 3584 CX Utrecht T: 088 755 55 55 W: umcutrecht.nl MC trecht hospital location Heidelberglaan Heidelberglaan 100 3584 CX Utrecht T: 088 755 55 55 W: umcutrecht.nl NOORD HOLLAND Amstelland hospital Laan van de Helende Meesters 8 1186 AM Amstelveen T: 020 755 70 00 W: ziekenhuisamstelland.nl Annatommie Burgemeester Haspelslaan 131 1181 NC Amstelveen T: 088 022 06 00 W: annatommiemc.nl Heelkunde Instituut Nederland Burgemeester Haspelslaan 131 1181 MC Amstelveen T: 088 998 89 90 W: heelkundeinstituut.nl Opsis eye hospital Westelijk Halfrond 105 1183 HR Amstelveen T: 088 664 96 74 W: opsisoogziekenhuis.nl Acura Medisch Centrum IJburglaan 257 1086 ZJ Amsterdam T: 0495 54 78 48 W: acuramedischcentrum.nl Amsterdam MC hospital location AMC Meibergdreef 9 1105 AZ Amsterdam
T: 020 566 91 11 W: amc.nl/web Amsterdam MC hospital location VUmc De Boelelaan 1117 1081 HV Amsterdam T: 020 444 44 44 W: vumc.nl Andros Mannenkliniek location Amsterdam Van Boshuizenstraat 12 1083 BA Amsterdam T: 020 642 22 27 W: andros.nl Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital AV Plesmanlaan 121 1066 CX Amsterdam T: 020 512 91 11 W: nki.nl Bergman Clinics In endige org Meibergdreef 9 1105 AZ Amsterdam T: 020 566 12 00 W: bergmanclinics.nl BovenIJ hospital Statenjachtstraat 1 1034 CS Amsterdam T: 020 634 63 46 W: bovenij.nl DC Klinieken Amsterdam Tesselschadestraat 4 1054 ET Amsterdam T: 088 010 09 00 W: dcklinieken.nl ENRGY Revalidatie Amstelveenseweg 88-90 1075 XJ Amsterdam T: 020 220 39 24 W: enrgyrevalidatie.nl
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Medisch Centrum an an oyen Jan van Goyenkade 1 1075 HN Amsterdam T: 020 305 58 00 W: medischcentrumjanvangoyen.nl Mauritsklinieken Amsterdam Pieter Calandlaan 101 1065 KK Amsterdam T: 020 715 05 50 W: mauritskliniek.nl Medical Center Wetering Nieuwe Weteringstraat 11 1017 ZX Amsterdam T: 020 820 34 65 W: dcwetering.nl MRI Centrum Nijenburg 150 1081 GG Amsterdam T: 088 088 88 88 W: mricentrum.nl On e ie e Vrou e asthuis location West Jan Tooropstraat 164 Amsterdam T: 020 510 89 11 W: olvg.nl Oosterparkkliniek hospital Oosterpark 59 1092 AR Amsterdam T: 020 693 21 51 W: ziekenhuis.nl PoliDirect I burg IJburglaan 955 1087 EN Amsterdam T: 088 888 45 55 W: polidirect.nl Stichting Cardiologie Amsterdam Vlierweg 26 1032 LG Amsterdam T: 020 490 44 53 W: cardiologieamsterdam.nl
Women s Healthcare Center Amsterdam (WHC) Kliniek Van Boshuizenstraat 687 1082 AZ Amsterdam T: 020 642 02 29 W: womenshealthcarecenter.nl Zuidoost Kliniek Bijlmerdreef 998 1103 JT Amsterdam T: 020 416 27 88 W: vrouwenkliniekzuidoost.nl Curilion omen s clinic Korte Spaarne 31 2011 AJ Haarlem T: 06 15 47 62 08 W: curilion.nl Dermicis skin clinic Zijlweg 340 - 342 2015 CP Haarlem T: 088 877 77 99 W: dermicis.nl Oogziekenhuis Zonnestraal eye hospital, location Haarlem Amsterdamsevaart 268 2032 EK Haarlem T: 088 877 77 77 W: oogziekenhuiszonnestraal.nl Spaarne Gasthuis se eral locations Boerhaavelaan 22 2035 RC Haarlem T: 023 224 00 00 W: spaarnegasthuis.nl Sport en Be eegkliniek IJsbaanlaan 4B 2024 AV Haarlem T: 023 525 80 80 W: sport-en-beweegkliniek.nl Vijf Meren Kliniek Vondelweg 999 2026 BW Haarlem
T: 023 224 84 22 W: vijfmerenkliniek.nl pert Clinic Fonteinlaan 5 2012 JG Haarlem T: 088 778 52 03 W: xpertclinic.nl Cardiologie Centra Nederland Kloosterhof 4 1261 WK Blaricum T: 035 539 44 20 W: cardiologiecentra.nl Dialysecentrum t ooi Oostereind 113 1212 VH Hilversum T: 035 685 00 26 W: dialysecentrumhilversum.nl De Kinderkliniek children s clinic Van Linschotenlaan 1 1212 ES Hilversum T: 036 763 00 30 W: dekinderkliniek.nl Tergooi hospital Van Riebeeckweg 212 1213 XZ Hilversum T: 088 753 17 53 W: tergooi.nl ZUID HOLLAND Oogartsenpraktijk Del and Ezelsveldlaan 108A 2611 DK Delft T: 015 212 69 59 W: oogartsenpraktijkdel and.nl Reinier de Graaf hospital Reinier de Graafweg 5 2625 AD Delft T: 015 260 30 60 W: reinierdegraaf.nl
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Capri cardiac rehabilitation Bronovolaan 3 2597 AX The Hague T: 070 314 30 35 W: caprihr.nl DC Klinieken Rijswijkseweg 77 2516 EE The Hague T: 088 010 09 00 W: dcklinieken.nl/en Eisenhower Kliniek Eisenhowerlaan 77F 2517 KK The Hague T: 070 205 98 00 W: eisenhowerkliniek.nl Haaglanden Medisch Centrum HMC Lijnbaan 32 2512 VA The Hague T: 088 979 79 00 W: haaglandenmc.nl Haga hospital location Leyweg Els Borst-Eilersplein 275 2545 AA The Hague T: 070 210 00 00 W: hagaziekenhuis.nl International Health Centre The Hague (IHCH) Jan van Nassaustraat 125 2596 BS The Hague T: 070 306 51 00 W: ihch.nl Maurits klinieken The Hague Louis Couperusplein 2 2514 HP The Hague T: 088 628 74 00 W: mauritskliniek.nl Alrijne hospital Leiden Houtlaan 55 2334 CK Leiden
T: 071 517 81 78 W: alrijne.nl eiden ni ersity Medical Centre MC Albinusdreef 2 2333 ZA Leiden T: 071 52911 11 W: lumc.nl Capri Max Euwelaan 55 3062 MA Rotterdam T: 010 243 53 35 W: caprihr.nl
Oogkliniek De Horsten eye clinic Rijksstraatweg 324b 2242 AB Wassenaar T: 070 762 03 00 W: oogkliniekdehorsten.nl
DC Klinieken Vasteland 10 3011 BL Rotterdam T: 088 010 09 00 W: dcklinieken.nl
Wassenaar health Center Hofcampweg 65 2241 KE Wassenaar T: 088 979 72 00 W: haaglandenmc.nl
Erasmus MC ‘s-Gravendijkwal 230 3015 CE Rotterdam T: 010 704 07 04 W: erasmusmc.nl
Ikazia hospital Montessoriweg 1 3083 AN Rotterdam T: 010 297 50 00 W: ikazia.nl
The Rotterdam Eye Hospital Schiedamse Vest 180 3011 BH Rotterdam T: 010 401 77 77 W: oogziekenhuis.nl Cardiologie Centrum Voorschoten Leidseweg 557 2253 JJ Voorschoten T: 071 535 17 90 W: cardiologiecentra.nl
Center Kliniek ‘s-Lands Werf 219 3063 GG Rotterdam T: 010 413 15 37 W: centerkliniek.nl
ranciscus asthuis hospital Kleiweg 500 3045 PM Rotterdam T: 010 461 61 61 W: franciscus.nl
Maasstad Ziekenhuis Maasstadweg 21 3079 DZ Rotterdam T: 010 291 19 11 W: maasstadziekenhuis.nl
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Catharina hospital Michelangelolaan 2 5623 EJ Eindhoven T: 040 239 91 11 W: catharinaziekenhuis.nl M xima Medisch Centrum Ds. Theodor Fliednerstraat 1 5631 BM Eindhoven T: 040 888 80 00 W: mmc.nl St. Anna hospital Antoon Coolenlaan 1- 03 5644 RX Eindhoven
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T: 040 286 40 40 W: st-anna.nl S E International Healthcare Ser ices Strijp-S Videolab 4.042 (press 4 in elevator) Torenallee 20 5617 BC Eindhoven T: 040 711 67 30 W: sgeinternational.nl LIMBURG Academisch iekenhuis Maastricht P. Debyelaan 25 6229HX Maastricht T: 043 387 65 43 W: mumc.nl
Huisartsenpraktijk Bosboomstraat Bosboomstraat 1G 3582 KE Utrecht T: 030 870 36 10 W: hapbosboomstraat.praktijkinfo.nl Huisartsenpraktijk Homeruslaan Homeruslaan 66 3581 MJ Utrecht T: 030 251 30 07 W: homeruslaan.praktijkinfo.nl Huisartsenpraktijk Koningslaan Koningslaan 61 3583 GN Utrecht Oost T: 030 251 44 54 W: koningslaan61.nl NOORD HOLLAND
Dr. Kolbach Kliniek Reinaartsingel 5 6218AC Maastricht T: 043 354 19 11 W: huidcentrumlimburg.nl
Expat Medical Centre Burgemeester Haspelslaan 131 1181 NC Amstelveen T: 20 240 40 44 W: expatmc.net
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Expat Medical Centre Gondel 1 1186 MJ Amstelveen T: 020 427 50 11 W: expatmc.net
FLEVOLAND Afiya Huisartsenpraktijk Almere Spoordreef 22 1315 GP Almere T: 036 303 03 50 W: afiya.nl Huisartsenpraktijk De Waterlelie Edvard Munchweg 35 1328 MB Almere T: 036 537 34 35 W: huisartsenpraktijk-dewaterlelie.nl UTRECHT e ondheidscentrum Binnenstad Van Asch van Wijckskade 28 3512 VS Utrecht T: 030 233 38 88 W: gezondheidscentrumbinnenstad.nl
e ondheidscentrum Buiksloterham Distelweg 99 1031 HD Amsterdam T: 020 308 12 34 W: gzc-bsh.nl Central Doctors De Ruyterkade 24A 1012 AA Amsterdam T: 020 235 78 23 W: centraldoctors.nl Expat Medical Centre Bloemgracht 112 1015 TN Amsterdam
T: 020 427 50 11 W: expatmc.net eneral Practice aans liet Zwaansvliet 5 1081 AP Amsterdam T: 020 642 09 09 W: huisartsenpraktijkzwaansvliet.nl Health Center Asterweg Asterweg 6 1031 HN Amsterdam T: 020 308 17 77 W: asterwegmc.nl Huisartsenposten Amsterdam emergency ser ice Hoogte Kadijk 143-C 1018 BH Amsterdam T: 088 003 06 00 W: huisartsenpostenamsterdam.nl Huisartsenpraktijk Kei ersgracht Amsterdam Westermarkt 2 1016 DK Amsterdam (Centrum) T: 020 450 99 19 W: hapk.nl Huisartsen Sarphatipark Sarphatipark 28 1072 PB Amsterdam T: 020 662 93 71 W: huisartsindepijp.nl Medisch K artier de Oude Houthaven Van Diemenstraat 356 1013 CR Amsterdam T: 020 623 74 17 W: mkoh.nl e ondheidscentrum ieu West Jan Tooropstraat 483 1061 AE Amsterdam T: 020 411 00 08 W: gezondheidscentrumnieuwwest.nl
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SAG for Internationals Naritaweg 213 1043 CB Amsterdam T: 020 582 20 80 W: sag-amsterdam.nl Huisartsenpraktijk Thoolen Wilhelminastraat 27 2011 VJ Haarlem T: 023 531 50 58 W: dokterthoolen.nl Huisartsenpraktijk P. Vroon A. Busch Zenderstraat 109 1223 DT Hilversum T: 035 685 95 00 W: vroon.praktijkinfo.nl Medisch Centrum De Artsenij Rembrandtlaan 31 1213 BE Hilversum T: 035 621 0172 W: mcdeartsenij.nl Medisch Centrum Dudokpark medical centre and dentists Hoge Naarderweg 3 1217 AB Hilversum T: 035 624 55 85 W: mcdudokpark.nl HuisArtsenPost Haarlemmermeer Spaarnepoort 1 2134 TM Hoofddorp T: 023 554 06 04 W: huisartsenposthaarlemmermeer.nl ZUID HOLLAND Huisartsenpost Del t Reinier de Graafweg 5 2625 AD Delft T: 015 251 19 30 W: huisartsenpostdelft.nl Praktijk Nijkamp Oostsingel 51 2612 HD Delft
T: 015 212 67 41 W: praktijknijkamp.praktijkinfo.nl
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Huisartsenpraktijk de Groot Hofcampweg 65 2241 KE Wassenaar T: 070 511 45 61 W: huisartsenpraktijkdegroot.nl
e ondheidscentrum Mariastraat Sint Mariastraat 75 3014SH Rotterdam T: 010 436 77 70 W: gcmariastraat.nl
Huisartsenpraktijk Stenfert Hofcampweg 7 2241 KD Wassenaar T: 070 511 20 75 W: huisartsstenfert.praktijkinfo.nl
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De Doc Huisartsen Den Haag Boomsluiterskade 299 2511 VJ The Hague T: 070 382 47 77 W: dochaanstra.nl Healthcare Centre Haagse Hout Laan van Nieuw Oost IndiĂŤ 127 2593 BM The Hague T: 070 347 37 47 W: artsenzorg.nl Health Practice Bonda Stationsweg 107 2515 BL The Hague T: 070 380 06 61 W: bonda.praktijkinfo.nl Medisch Centrum oord Bronkhorststraat 43-45 2316 SZ Leiden T: 071 521 20 25 W: huisartsenpraktijkminken.nl Roodenburg general practice Roodenburgerstraat 1A 2313 HH Leiden T: 071 516 04 90 W: huisartsenroodenburg.nl
Huisartspraktijk Hoff en Joossens PC Hooftlaan 10 5611NV Eindhoven T: 040 244 43 86 W: granidahj.nl Medisch Centrum Hoog Bergen Hoogstraat 39a 5615 PA Eindhoven T: 040 244 38 22 W: hoogbergen.dohnet.nl Huisartsenpraktijk Vredesplein Van Speijkstraat 46 5612 GE Eindhoven T: 040 243 82 15 W: vredesplein.praktijkinfo.nl LIMBURG Huisartsenpost Maastricht en Heuvelland P. Debyelaan 25 6229 HX Maastricht T: 043 387 77 77 W: hapmaastricht.nl Huisartsenpraktijk Swijgman Kapoenstraat 23 6211 KV Maastricht T: 043 321 10 21 W: swijgman.nl
Huisartspraktijk Buckley W: Schieweg 47 D 3038 AE Rotterdam
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DENTISTS FLEVOLAND Dental Clinics Almere Doddegrasweg 6 1313 AZ Almere T: 036 533 87 87 W: dentalclinics.nl NOORD HOLLAND Keizer Karelpark Tandartsen dentists Lindepark 2A 1185LD, Amstelveen T: 020 345 15 34 W: tandartskeizerkarelpark.nl MID tandartsen Amstel een dentists Belcampoplantsoen 1 1187 VT Amstelveen T: 020 426 38 88 W: midtandartsen.nl Tandartspraktijk Rembrandt dentists Mr. Gr. van Prinstererlaan 92 1181 TR Amstelveen T: 020 226 00 32 W: tandartspraktijkrembrandt.nl Dental Practice de uidAs Pieter Baststraat 21-27 1071 TV Amsterdam T: 020 672 47 47 W: tandartspraktijk-dezuidas.nl Dental Emergency dentist Piet Heinkade 215 Amsterdam 1019 HM T: 020 555 82 82 W: dental365.nl Tandarts Jordaan Westerstraat 176, 1015 MR Amsterdam T: 020 612 12 43 W: tandartsjordaan.nl
Lassus Tandartsen dentists Keizersgracht 132 1015 CW Amsterdam T: 020 42 21 91 2 W: lassustandartsen.nl Lassus Tandartsen dentists Lassusstraat 9 1075 GV Amsterdam T: 020 471 31 37 W: lassustandartsen.nl Lassus Tandartsen dentists Stadionplein 125 1076 CK Amsterdam T: 020 210 40 07 W: lassustandartsen.nl Tandartspraktijk De ie de Rietwijkerstraat 52 1059 XB Amsterdam T: 020 614 00 53 W: tandartspraktijkdeliefde.nl Tendens Tandartsen dentists Tesselschadestraat 1C 1054 ET Amsterdam T: 020 664 38 88 W: tendenstandartsen.nl Van de Veer Zuidas Gustav Mahlerplein Zuid 116 1082 MA Amsterdam T: 020 662 30 71 W: tandartsenpraktijkvandeveerzuidas.nl The I oren Toren Hil ersum Dental practice The Medisch Centrum Dudokpark Hoge Naarderweg 3c 1217 AB in Hilversum T: 035 624 52 96 W: en.ivoren-toren.nl Dent Centre or Dentistry and Implantology Groest 71-3 1211 EA Hilversum
T: 035 624 60 98 W: ngdent.com Tandartspraktijk Raadhuisplein Raadhuisplein 306 2132 TZ Hoofddorp T: 023 205 21 73 W: tandartspraktijkraadhuisplein.nl Martin Levie Tandarts Zijlweg 75 2013 DD Haarlem T: 023 542 51 85 W: martinlevie.nl ZUIDHOLLAND De Tandartsengroep Adriaan Pauwstraat 86 2613 DB Delft T: 015 212 22 68 W: detandartsengroep.nl Dental practice Meerder oort Laan van Meerdervoort 356 A The Hague T: 070 363 31 90 W: tandmeer.nl Dental Emergency dentist Burgemeester Hovylaan 78 2552 AZ The Hague T: 070 204 00 10 W: dental365.nl Dental Clinics Den Haag Wateringse Veld Laan van Wateringse Veld 120 2548 CC Den Haag T: 070 359 97 74 W: den-haag-wateringseveld Expat Dental Westduinweg 232S 2584 VW The Hague T: 070 737 06 30 W: expatdental.nl
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The Hague Dental Care Muzenplein 91 2511 GD The Hague T: 070 200 01 93 W: thehaguedentalcare.nl
Tandheelkundig Centrum Wassenaar Kloosterland 1, 2242 JS Wassenaar T: 070 511 55 35 W: tandheelkundigcentrumwassenaar.nl
Smile Dental Studio Akersteenweg 104 6227 AC Maastricht T: 043 363 00 10 W: smiledentalstudio.nl
an an assau Dental Care Jan van Nassaustraat 99 2596 BR The Hague (Benoordenhout) T: 070 324 55 30 W: janvannassau.nl
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Dental Clinics Kerstrooslaan 2 5644 EA Eindhoven T: 040 211 81 36 W: dentalclinics.nl
Tandartspraktijk Rathsach Middelweg 85a 2312 KJ Leiden T: 071 513 33 65 W: tandarts-rathsach.nl
Timko Dental clinic Ten Hagestraat 10 5611 EG Eindhoven T: 040 236 47 11 W: timko-tandheelkunde.nl/en
Dental Care Rotterdam Avenue Concordia 99A 3062LE Rotterdam T: 010 892 01 21 W: dentalcarerotterdam.nl
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Dental Clinics location Rotterdam Berglustlaan 16 3054 BH Rotterdam T: 010 418 81 31 W: dentalclinics.nl Dental Emergency dentist Dr. Molewaterplein 30 3015 GD Rotterdam T: 085 105 17 60 W: dental365.nl Tandarts R.M. Crul Rozeveldlaan 14 2241 NT Wassenaar T: 070 511 17 92 W: tandartspraktijkrozenveld.nl
Al Dente P.C. Hooftlaan 2, 5611 NV Eindhoven T: 040 253 36 83 W: aldente-tce.nl
Dental Care trecht locatie VH Van Hogendorpstraat 1 3581 KA Utrecht T: 030 252 03 59 W: dentalcareutrecht.nl Maliekwartier Tandartsen Maliebaan 67 3581 CE Utrecht T: 030 760 12 67 W: tandartsutrecht.nl LIMBURG Dental Clinics Koningin Emmaplein 10 6214 AC Maastricht T: 043 325 15 45 W: dentalclinics.nl
FLEVOLAND Expat Coaching Word Trade Center P.J. Oudweg 4 1314 CH Almere functioningcoach.nl/expat-coaching PsyQ Metropolestraat 1 1315 KK Almere T: 088 357 39 73 W: psyq.nl GELDERLAND Expat Coaching Oranjesingel 24 6511 NV Nijmegen T: 06 13 93 21 87 W: functioningpsychology.nl/ expat-psychologist-arnhem-nijmegen NOORD-HOLLAND Bespoke Joanna Stone Leidsestraat 74-1 Amsterdam T: 06 14 29 55 04 W: bespokecoaching.nl Dietistenpraktijk DDietist Rheastraat 53A 1076 DS Amsterdam T: 06 30 00 58 67 W: ddietist.nl/english-dietitian-expatsamsterdam
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Eelco Smith Personal Coach Watteaustraat 3-2hg 1077 ZH Amsterdam T: 020 676 81 87 W: eelcosmit.nl
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International Coaching Amsterdam Drs. Anne an Haaster Blan uart Kromme Waal 23 1011 BT Amsterdam T: 020 620 93 69 W: icamsterdam.nl vanhaaster-blanquart.com K hler Trooster International Mental Health Koningslaan 35 1075 AB Amsterdam T: 085 066 05 00 W: internationalmentalhealth.nl oomancoaching Leidsegracht 22 1016 CL Amsterdam T: 06 53 60 08 39 W: loomancoaching.nl Loopbaanadvies Pro Van Eeghenlaan 27 1071 EN Amsterdam T: 06 28 93 10 31 W: loopbaanadvies.pro Medisch K artier de Oude Houthaven Van Diemenstraat 356 1013 CR Amsterdam T: 020 623 74 17 W: mkoh.nl Miguel Baumann Career and i e Coaching Van Rappardstraat 6HS 1051 HZ Amsterdam T: 020 369 76 57 W: miguelbaumann.com e Destination Coaching Galina Bunkova Rooseveltlaan 19-I 1079 AB Amsterdam T: 06 21 98 08 58 W: new-destination.com
Orange Expats Stella Pennekamp Lekstraat 116 1079 EW Amsterdam T: 06 18 88 53 03 W: orangeexpats.com Perspectie ad ies locatie centrum Westerdok 368 1013 BH Amsterdam, Centrum T: 06 41 39 27 34 W: perspectiefadvies.nl Projob couching Van Baerlestraat 63-65 1071 AR Amsterdam T: 020 573 83 00 W: projob.nl Protea Expat Therapy Eerste Keucheniusstraat n. 6HS 1051 HR Amsterdam T: 06 41 96 94 97 W: proteatherapy.org PsyQ Overschiestraat 57 1062 HN Amsterdam T: 088 357 36 50 W: psyq.nl Sanna Sumner Nutritional Therapy Reinier Claeszenstraat 106-HS 1056 WT Amsterdam T: 06 31 90 87 01 W: sannasumner.com Insight Mo ement Expat Coaching Haarlem Nikolai Baas Teding van Berkhoutstraat 71B 2032 LK Haarlem T: 06 40 72 11 87 W: insightandmovement.nl PsyQ Schipholpoort 20 2034 MA Haarlem T: 088 358 3800 W: psyq.nl 85
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ZUID-HOLLAND Annettecoacht Annastraat 24 2611 VX Delft T: 06 2182 03 80 W: annettecoacht.nl Peptalk Praktijk oor psychologie relatietherapie en coaching Rietveld 45 2611 LG Delft T: 06 25 26 73 73 W: peptalk-psychologen.nl LEIDEN Corpus Mentis E erdien oodcoaching Herenstraat 39 2313 AE Leiden T: 071 889 14 35 W: dietistleiden.nl/dietitian-leiden Ellen Massaro Professional organiser Drususlaan 177 2314 BZ Leiden T: 071 542 43 31 T: 06 27 06 29 17 W: ellenmassaro.nl PsyQ Vondellaan 55 2331 AA Leiden T: 088 357 39 33 W: psyq.nl Healthy Mind Works Wijnhaven 42 3011 WS Rotterdam T: 06 48 25 42 46 W: hmworks.nl PsyQ Carnissesingel 51 3083 JA Rotterdam T: 088 357 31 73 W: psyq.nl
PsyQ Mathenesserlaan 208 3014 HH Rotterdam T: 088 357 38 00 W: psyq.nl PsyQ Max Euwelaan 70 3062 MA Rotterdam T: 088 357 49 60 W: psyq.nl THE HAGUE AREA Coach Mo eOn 2e Schuytstraat 246 2517 TS The Hague T: 06 24 40 13 55 W: coach2moveon.com Expat Coaching Raamweg 4 2596 HL The Hague T: 061 39 32 162 T: 06 13 93 21 87 W: functioningcoach.nl International Health Center The Hague IHCH Jan van Nassaustraat 125 2596 BS The Hague T: 088 425 36 00 W: ihch.nl K hler Trooster International Men tal Health Nassaulaan 5 2514 JS The Hague T: 085 066 05 00 W: internationalmentalhealth.nl PsyQ Lijnbaan 4 2512 VA Den Haag T: 088 357 31 07 W: psyq.nl PsyQ Carel Reinierszkade 197
2593 HR Den Haag T: 088 357 39 00 W: psyq.nl PsyQ International Jan van Nassaustraat 125 2596 BS Den Haag T: 088 357 34 78 W: psyq.nl NOORD-BRABANT DE Di tistenpraktijk Aalsterweg 183 B Vijfkamplaan 8 5624 EB Eindhoven T: 040 248 40 74 W: quirinaengels.nl
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SPORTS AND HEALTH CLUBS
Vondelgym Oost Wibautstraat 131 1091 GL Amsterdam T: 020 333 0648 W: vondelgym.nl
NATIONWIDE Basic it T: 023 808 0888 (hoofdkantoor) W: basic-fit.com Fit For Free T: 0900 34 83 67 37 33 W: fitforfree.nl Da id loyd T: 088 0202143 W: davidlloyd.nl HealthCity Nederland B.V. 10 locations in Noordholland, Zuidholland and Noordbrabant T: 023 303 10 90 W: healthcity.nl SportCity T: 0900 776 78 37 W: sportcity.nl
Zuiver Koenenkade 8, 1081 KH Amsterdam T: 020 301 07 00 W: zuiveramsterdam.nl ZUID-HOLLAND Acti e Club Den Haag Johan de Wittlaan 44 2517 JR Den Haag T: 070 416 91 36 W: activeclubdenhaag.nl The Fitness House Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië 27 2593 BJ Den Haag T: 070 365 61 61 W: thefitnesshouse.nl
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Clubsportive Gustav Mahlerlaan 24 1082 MC Amsterdam T: 020 661 78 08 W: clubsportive.nl
West liet itness Racket club Westvlietweg 55 2491 ED Den Haag T: 070 386 44 40 W: westvliet.nl
Health Club Jordaan Eerste Rozendwarsstraat 10 1016 PC Amsterdam T: 020 489 76 76 W: healthclubjordaan.nl
Fitland Several locations in Rotterdam W: fitland.nl
Caesar itness Spa resort Mauritskade 10 2514 HC Den Haag T: 070 820 9910 W: caesar-denhaag.nl
Aerofit Healthclub Hofcampweg 270 2241 KM Wassenaar T: 070 511 96 45 W: aerofit.nl
Coverdrive Emmalaan 81 3051 JE Rotterdam T: 06 1055 8715 W: coverdrive.nl
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FIT AND HEALTHY AT CAESAR FITNESS + SPA RESORT
Safe exercise and relaxation in The Hague 5000 m2 of wellness, health and fitness in the heart of the city of The Hague. At Caesar Fitness + Spa Resort you will find everything under one roof. This luxury resort is located in a beautiful building on the Mauritskade 10. Thanks to the high-tech ventilation system, you only breath in fresh and clean outdoor air which is definitely a pleasant idea, especially in these times!
Fitness & Sport
Excercising and relaxing Whether you are young or old, a beginner or advanced, at Caesar Fitness + Spa Resort everyone has the possibility to work on their fitness and health. After a training, members can relax in the Spa & Wellness area. In addition to a fantastic swimming pool, you will find a variety of saunas, a hamam, sunbeds and a whirlpool. For an optimal balance between body and mind, visit our Body & Mind Studio. Would you like to become a member or spend a day exercising or relaxing? View the option at www.caesar-denhaag.nl
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FRESH, CLEAN AIR Healthy air has always been a part of the concept of Caesar Fitness + Spa Resort. Thanks to our ‘state of the art’ ventilator systeem fresh air is constantly brought and filtered through high quality glass filters. In addition, present air is continuously discharged to the outside. At well over a million, this is a considerable investment, but an extremely important one. Thanks to this air treatment system you only breathe in fresh and clean air.
MAURITSKADE 10 DEN HAAG T 070 820 99 10 WWW.CAESAR-DENHAAG.NL
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ARTS & CULTURE
Like every year, we give a short overview of arts & culture events planned for 2021. But this year everything is different, so despite our best-laid plans, we cannot be sure that all these events will go ahead as scheduled. So, before you set out, check the website of the venue! You might have to reserve a time slot, so plan ahead for the best day out. At the moment we cannot confirm any details about the national holidays of King’s Day & Night (26-27 April) and Liberation Day (5 May). If these are going ahead as normal prepare for musical extravagan a city-wide ea markets and lots of fun and games. Check your local news outlets for celebrations in your town. www.iamsterdam.com/en/see-and-do/whats-on/majorevents-and-celebrations/kings-day/10-fun-kings-day-facts 75 Years of Liberation 2020 marked the celebration of freedom in the Netherlands, 75 years after the end of the Second World War. As many events were cancelled due to Covid, some of them have been extended into 2021. Don’t miss out on the chance to visit them after all. Daily life during the war is depicted in the exhibition of works by painter Cees van der Burght, who lived in Vlissingen, Zeeland. The province was an essential part of the German defence works, as it guarded the entry to the Scheldt and the port of Antwerp. Thus, the population of Zeeland was much more impacted by the war than those in other provinces. See Van der Burght’s works in the MuZEEum until 30 May 2021; also visit the nearby windmill the site of heavy fighting during the liberation. eeu s maritiem mu EEum Vlissingen muzeeum.nl
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The Resistance Museum in Amsterdam shows the exhibition The Second World War in 100 Photos. The photos were chosen by Dutch people as best expressing the horrors and experiences of war, and creating a bond between the people depicted and those of today. Until 30 May 2021. Plantage Kerklaan C Amsterdam 6202535 www.verzetsmuseum.org/museum/nl/exposities/de-tweedewereldoorlog-in-honderd-foto-s Must see exhibitions in Tsars and Knights: The Romanovs’ love affair with the Middle ages The Hermitage Amsterdam exhibition ‘Tsars and knights’ presents an amazing tale of knights and ladies, of courtly love and of chivalric tournaments. Fascination with the Middle Ages was widespread throughout 19th-century Europe also in Tsarist Russia. ow for the first time top items from the Hermitage St Petersburg collections are presented in Western Europe. Star works are Hugo van der Goes’s phenomenal triptych The Adoration of the Magi, a Garden of Earthly Delights by a follower of Hieronymus Bosch and a magnificent 500-year-old manuscript of the Roman de la Rose. A spectacular jousting display featuring superb suits of armour, including one worn by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Until 31 July 2021. ieu e Kei ersgracht DR Amsterdam 5308755 www.hermitage.nl/en/exhibitions/tsars-knights/ Return to the past Return to the past takes you on a journey straight through the history of the Netherlands. The exhibition shows how archeology and railways have been linked for over 180 years presenting finds made during works on the Dutch railways. Special objects are a decorated prehistoric ax 89
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Museum Het Schip Museum Het Schip is located in one of the highlights of the extraordinary Amsterdam School movement. This so called workers palace stands out in its creative shapes, beautiful details and spectacular brickwork. The permanent collection of the museum tells the story of the Amsterdam School architecture and artwork, by showing all sorts of objects and period rooms. During your visit the original interiors of our post office and museum apartment are open. The Amsterdam School is part of an international movement of inspired architects who contributed to a better world, just as Gaudi and Bruno Taut did. In the nineteenth century, Amsterdam expanded in a revolutionary way. Due to an agricultural crisis, many peasants and labourers moved to the city, searching for work in the brand new modern factories. Proper housing was not available, which caused poignant situations. Families rented one room apartments in attics and basements, where the facilities where poor. Due to the lack of running water and sewerage, epidemics as cholera and tuberculosis broke out. This forced the government to accept the Housing law in 1901. The design of a better housing situation was handed over to young, upcoming architects. They where con-
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vinced that beauty would contribute to a better world, and the rise of the worker in society. The architecture they created, expressed these ideals tot the fullest. This renewed movement was proudly named The Amsterdam School. The museum is open from Tuesday till Sunday, 11.00 - 17.00. Visiting the interiors with an English-speaking guide is possible daily at 15.00. Private tours are available on request: the extended tours ‘Treasures of social housing’ and ‘Michel de Klerk’ provide a closer look on the spectacular details of De Klerks oeuvre, and the history of social housing. The Amsterdam School can be visited throughout the whole city! Visitors Centre De Dageraad is an annex of Museum Het Schip in the south of Amsterdam. Here we provide information on Berlage’s Plan Zuid, as well as several (private) tours with a specific focus on the architecture of the Amsterdam School and/or social housing history. Tours in other parts of the city, such as De Baarsjes, are available as well. Our enthousiastic guides are happy to tell you everything about the renewed city plans the architects of the Amsterdam School realized there. More information: www.hetschip.nl
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made of deer antler, Carolingian sword from around 800, a medieval knight’s glove and the oldest telescope in the Netherlands. Until 22 Augustus 2021. National Museum of Antiquities, Rapenburg 28, 2311 EW Leiden, 071-5163163 www.rmo.nl Ameland as a source of inspiration From the beginning of the 20th century, the small Wadden island of Ameland became popular with artists. This has remained the case to this day. Sorgdrager Museum shows work by artists who live on Ameland or have been inspired by the island. After visiting the museum, go outside and explore this cosy island by bike or on foot. Herenweg 1, 9161 AM Hollum, 0519-542737 www.amelandermusea.nl/expositie/v -a-1-novemberolieverf-schilderijen-van-henk-helmantel-in-museumsorgdrager/ National Heritage Days During the annual National Heritage Days on 11 and 12 September 2021, no less than 4.000 historical buildings and monuments open their doors to the public. Around 85 percent of Dutch municipalities participate, so you can visit the political heart of The Hague, the medieval churches of Maastricht, canal houses in Amsterdam, the fortifications around trecht the theatres of Leiden or the city hall of Gouda, and much more. Even buildings that are not normally open to the public, such as private houses that are listed as monuments, will open their doors. www.openmonumentendag.nl/ www.holland.com/global/tourism/plan-your-holiday/ events/heritage-days.htm
Under the spell of Mount Ararat – Treasures from Ancient Armenia in Drents Museum Although Mount Ararat does not lie in Armenia, this famous sacred mountain and the smallest republic of the South Caucasus are inextricably linked. Armenia & Mount Ararat will be the protagonists of the exhibition Under the spell of Mount Ararat – Treasures from ancient Armenia. Beautiful objects from the History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan and also a unique relic of Noah’s Ark will be coming to Assen from March 28 till September 5 2021. Drents Museum, Brink 1, 9401 AS Assen www.drentsmuseum.nl Viva la Frida! – Life and art of Frida Kahlo The huge exhibition Viva la Frida - Life and art of Frida Kahlo - dedicated to the world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) - will take place from 10 October 2021 till 27 March 2022. The exhibition will present a unique combination of Kahlo’s art and personal objects, for which the Drents Museum is working together with Museo Dolores Olmedo and Museo Frida Kaho (formerly the Casa Azul or the Blue House) in Mexico City. A few works borrowed from other collections will complete Viva la Frida. Drents Museum, Brink 1, 9401 AS Assen www.drentsmuseum.nl
Ku(n)st route Hoorn Along the coastline of the IJsselmeer, in and around the historical town of Hoorn, you can walk or cycle along a unique sculpture route, from theatre Het Park on the Westerdijk, the lighthouse on the Visserseiland, the Oostereiland, and the Schelphoek on the Schellinkhouterdijk. The theme of the exhibition is ´land-water dialogue’; don’t miss the beautiful view of the Halve Maen ship from the De Haai headland, near the lighthouse. You can buy a route map with descriptions of the artworks from the website www. kunstroutes.info/ www.stichtingindenbeginne.nl/route/
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UNDER THE SPELL OF MOUNT ARARAT Treasures from Ancient Armenia 28 March - 5 September 2021
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Mount Ararat, 2020©Hans Avontuur Although Mount Ararat does not lie in Armenia, this famous sacred mountain and the smallest republic of the South Caucasus are inextricably linked. Armenia & Mount Ararat will be the protagonists of the exhibition Under the spell of Mount Ararat – Treasures from ancient Armenia. Beautiful objects from the History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan and also a unique relic of Noah’s Ark will be coming to Assen from March 28 till September 5 2021. The Drents Museum will in the spring of 2021 be presenting the story of the rich culture of Armenia – a story that would not be complete without the more than five thousand metres high Mount Ararat. Visitors of Under the spell of Mount Ararat will go on a journey through the rich history of Armenia. Gold and silver ornaments, weapons, pottery, and bronze figurines in the shape of animals and warriors will provide an impression of the impressive archaeological wealth of Armenia, from the earliest times until the arrival of Christianity. Many of these valuable objects will be on display in the etherlands for the first time.
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Silver cup, ca. 2100 BC., Karashamb, @History Museum of Yerevan, Armenia 2020 For more information www.drentsmuseum.nl To ensure availability, please order your tickets online! Drents Museum Brink 1 9401 HS ASSEN
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Viva la Frida!
Life and art of Frida Kahlo 10 October 2021 – 27 March 2022 The huge exhibition Viva la Frida! - Life and art of Frida Kahlo - dedicated to the world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) - will take place from 10 October 2021 till 27 March 2022. The exhibition will present a unique combination of Kahlo’s art and personal objects, for which the Drents Museum is working together with Museo Dolores Olmedo and Museo Frida Kaho (formerly the Casa Azul or the Blue House) in Mexico City. A few works borrowed from other collections will complete Viva la Frida. Olmedo collection and personal possessions Blue House The Olmedo has the largest collection of Frida Kahlo’s work worldwide. The collection was created by the Mexican Dolores Olmedo (1908-2002), who, on the advice of her good friend Diego Rivera, began buying Kahlo and Rivera’s work in 1955. Key pieces from this collection, such as Henry Ford Hospital (1932), The Broken Column (1944) and Self-Portrait with Small Monkey (1945), will be on view in Assen. From Museo Frida Kahlo, visitors of Viva la Frida! will also be able to admire the artist’s clothing, painted corsets, jewellery and photograhs. The Broken Column, 1944, oil on canvas, Museo Dolores Olmedo, Mexico City Self-Portrait with Small Monkey, 1945, oil on masonite, Museo Dolores Olmedo, Mexico City
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GRONINGEN Groninger Museum Museumeiland 1 9711 ME Groningen T: 050 366 6555 W: groningermuseum.nl
Singer Museum Oude Drift 1 1251 BS Laren T: 035 539 3939 W: singerlaren.nl UTRECHT
Noorderlijk Scheepvaart Museum Brugstraat 24-26 9711 HZ Groningen T: 050 312 2202 W: noordelijkscheepvaartmuseum.nl
Museum Catharijne Convent Lange Nieuwstraat 38 3512 PH Utrecht T: 030 236 2362 W: catharijneconvent.nl
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Centraal Museum Nicolaaskerkhof 10 3512 XC Utrecht T: 030 236 2362 W: centraalmuseum.nl
Rijksmuseum Twenthe Lasondersingel 129 7514 BP Enschede T: 053 201 20 00 W: rijksmuseumtwenthe.nl DRENTHE Drents Museum 9401 HS Assen T:0592 377 773 W: drentsmuseum.nl GELDERLAND Afrika Museum Postweg 6 6571 CS Berg en Dal T: 088 004 2800 W: afrikamuseum.nl National Liberation Museum 1940-1945 Wylerbaan 4 6561 KR Groesbeek T: 024 397 4404 W: bevrijdingsmuseum.nl Kröller Müller Museum Houtkampweg 6 66731 AW Ottenlo T: 0318 591 2421 W: kmm.nl
Railway Museum Maliebaanstation 3581 XW Utrecht T: 030 230 6206 W: spoorwegmuseum.nl NOORD-HOLLAND Cobra Museum of Modern Art Sandbergplein 1 1181 ZX Amstelveen T: 020 575 5050 W: cobra-museum.nl Amsterdam (Historical) Museum Kalverstraat 92 1012 PH Amsterdam T: 020 573 2911 W: amsterdammuseum.nl Van Gogh Museum Museumplein 6 1071 DJ Amsterdam T: 020 570 5200 W: vangoghmuseum.nl Jewish Historical Museum Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 1011 PL Amsterdam
T: 020 531 0310 W: jck.nl National Maritime Museum Kattenburgerplein 1 1018 KK Amsterdam T: 020 523 2222 W: hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl Rijksmuseum National Gallery Museumstraat 1 1071 XX Amsterdam T: 020 674 7000 W: rijksmuseum.nl NEMO Science Museum Oosterdok 2 1011 VX Amsterdam T: 020 531 3233 W: nemosciencemuseum.nl Museum het Rembrandthuis Jodenbreestraat 4 1011 NK Amsterdam T: 020 520 0400 W: rembrandthuis.nl/en/ Stedelijk Museum Museumplein 10 1071 DJ Amsterdam T: 020 5732911 W: stedelijk.nl Frans Halsmuseum Groot Heiligland 62 2011 ES Haarlem T: 023 511 5775 W: franshalsmuseum.nl Teylers Museum Spaarne 16 2011 CH Haarlem T: 023 516 0960 W: teylersmuseum.nl National Military Museum Verlengde Paltzerweg 1 3768 MX Soest T: 085 003 6000 W: nmm.nl
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Moco Museum Honthorststraat 20 1071 DE Amsterdam T: 020 370 1997 W: mocomuseum.nl
Escher in the Palace Lange Voorhout 74 2514 EH The Hague T: 070 427 7730 W: escherinhetpaleis.nl
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum Park 18-20 3015 CX Rotterdam T: 010 441 9445 W: boijmans.nl
Museum Het Schip Oostzaanstraat 45 1013 WG Amsterdam T: 020 686 8595 W: hetschip.nl
Historical Museum o The Hague Korte Vijverberg 7 2513 AB The Hague T: 070 364 6940 W: haagshistorischmuseum.nl
Kunsthal Rotterdam Westzeedijk 341 3015 AA Rotterdam T: 010 440 0300 W: kunsthal.nl
Nxt Museum Asterweg 22 1031 HP Amsterdam W nxtmuseum.com
Maritime Museum Rotterdam Leuvehaven 1, 3011 EA Rotterdam T: 010 413 2680 W: maritiemmuseum.nl
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The Mauritshuis Royal Picture allery Plein 29 2511 CS The Hague T: 070 302 3456 W: mauritshuis.nl
Museum Prinsenho Del t Sint Agathaplein 1 2611 HR Delft T: 015 260 2358 W: prinsenhof-delft.nl
Municipal Museum o The Hague Stadhouderslaan 41 2517 HV The Hague T: 070 338 1111 W: gemeentemuseum.nl
Royal Del t Rotterdamseweg 196 2628 AR Delft T: 015 760 0800 W: royaldelft.com
Museon Stadhouderslaan 37 2517 HV The Hague T: 070 338 1338 W: museon.nl
Vermeer Del t Centre Voldersgracht 21 2611EV Delft T: 015 213 8588 W: vermeerdelft.nl
Panaroma Mesdag Zeestraat 65 2518 AA The Hague T: 070 310 6665 W: panorama-mesdag.nl
Museum Beelden Aan Zee Harteveltstraat 1 2586 EL The Hague / Scheveningen T: 070 358 5857 W: beeldenaanzee.nl
Museum de Lakenhal Oude Singel 28-32 2312 RA Leiden T: 071 516 5360 W: lakenhal.nl
Van Abbe Museum Bilderdijklaan 10 5611 NH Eindhoven T: 040 238 1000 W: vanabbemuseum.nl
Museum Bredius Lange Vijverberg 14 2513 AC The Hague T: 070 362 0729 W: museumbredius.nl
Museum Volkenkunde Steenstraat 1 2312 BS Leiden T: 071 516 8800 W: volkenkunde.nl
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Nederlands Fotomuseum Wilheminakade 332 (Kop van Zuid) 3072 AR Rotterdam T: 010 203 0405 W: nederlandsfotomuseum.nl Museum Voorlinden Buurtweg 90 2244 AG Wassenaar T: 070 512 1660 W: voorlinden.nl Museum Rijswijk Herenstraat 67 2282 BR Rijswijk T. 070 390 3617 W: museumrijswijk.nl NOORD-BRABANT
Bonnefanten Museum Avenue Ceramique 250 6221 KX Maastricht T: 043 329 0190. W: bonnefanten.nl 95
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MOVIE THEATERS AND FILM HOUSES NATIONWIDE Pathé Bioscopen 0900 14 58 (80ct per minuut) W: pathe.nl Vue W: vuecinemas.nl Cineville All arthouse cinemas in the Netherlands. W: cineville.nl UTRECHT Filmtheater ’t Hoogt Hoogt 4, 3512 GW Utrecht T: 030 232 83 88. W: hoogt.nl Kinepolis Jaarbeurs Jaarbeursboulevard 300 3521 BC Utrecht T: 030 200 30 00 W: kinepolis.nl NOORD-HOLLAND Cinema Amstelveen Stadsplein 100 1181 GE Amstelveen T: 020-547 51 75 W: schouwburgamstelveen.nl/ home-cinema Cinecenter Lijnbaansgracht 236, 1017 PH Amsterdam T: 020 623 66 15. W: cinecenter.nl The Movies Haarlemmerdijk 161 1013 KH Amsterdam T: 020 638 60 16. W: themovies.nl Filmtheater Hilversum Herenplein 5 96
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1211 DR Hilversum T: 035-623 54 66 W: filmtheaterhilversum.nl ZUID-HOLLAND Filmhuis Lumen Doelenplein 5 2611 BP Delft T: 015-214 02 26 W: filmhuis-lumen.nl The Veur Theater Damlaan 44 2265 AP Leidschendam T: 070 300 00 13 W: hetveurtheater.nl
NOORD-BRABANT Natlab Theater Kastanjelaan 500 5616 LZ Eindhoven T: 040-294 68 40. W: natlab.nl LIMBURG umi re Cinema Maastricht Bassin 88, 6211 AK Maastricht T: 043-321 40 80. W: lumiere.nl
Kijkhuis Leiden Vrouwenkerksteeg 10 2312 WS Leiden T: 071 513 39 00 W: bioscopenleiden.nl/Kijkhuis KINO Rotterdam Gouvernestraat 129 - 133 3014 PM Rotterdam T: 010 268 11 60 W: kinorotterdam.nl Theater en ilmhuis Dakota Zuidlarenstraat 57 2545 VP Den Haag T: 070 326 55 09 W: theaterdakota.nl Filmhuis The Hague Spui 191 2511 BN The Hague T: 070 365 60 30 W: filmhuisdenhaag.nl Filmhuis Langstraat 40 2242 KM Wassenaar T: 070-511 33 97 W: obvw.nl filmhuis
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LEISURE 2021 So much to see, so much to do when it comes to spending leisure time in the Netherlands. Yet, as 2020 has shown, you can never be sure that you will be able to enjoy the all the beautiful sights that this country has to offer. Even for 2021 we cannot yet be sure that all entertainment facilities will be open so check first before heading out. Boat and bike tours Only in the Netherlands can visitors so seamlessly merge relaxation and activity in one holiday. For example, during specially-themed boat and bike tours, you can enjoy the views as you glide past beautiful polder landscapes, colourful ower bulb fields the Wadden slands and Friesland or old Dutch villages. Discover the whole country on a trip from Amsterdam to Maastricht, visit the old Hansa cities along the Rhine and IJssel rivers or explore the many lakes of Friesland. Guests will spend the night on a luxury ship while cycling to a host of attractions during the day, after which the ship will meet them in the next port of call. www.holland.com/global/tourism/book/cycling-holidays/ boat-bike-tours www.boatbiketours.com/sail-and-bike-tours Marker Wadden: Restoring nature Marker Wadden is the latest addition to the Netherlands! The new Markermeer islands are still under construction, but since September 2018 visitors can discover this nature paradise. n this new habitat for plants insects fish and birds you can explore a new beach, follow the hiking trail or enjoy a new bird-watching hideout. You can reach the island with your own boat, the ferry service from Lelystad or a chartered day trip. www.anwb.nl/vrije-tijd/nieuws/2019/april/bijzonder-uitjemet-de-veerboot-naar-de-marker-wadden www.natuurmonumenten.nl/projecten/marker-wadden Rural Holland: National Parks and Gardens From forests, heathland and peat bog to tidal nature and stream valleys rolling hills purple heather fields sand dunes and mazes of reed in the wetlands: at the 20 Dutch national parks, measuring around 120,000 hectares in total, visitors can discover the stunning variety ofDutch nature. Take the Dwingelderveld, Europe’s largest wet moorland area, where woods, fens and marshlands pro-
vide a home to a wide variety of plants, as well as rare species of butter ies and birds. n aren the 20-hectare hortus botanicus, one of the oldest and largest botanical gardens of the Netherlands, features a wild plant garden, Celtic garden and Chinese garden with an authentic Chinese teahouse. www.nationaalpark.nl/8687/en/national-parks www.visittheotherholland.com/theme/national-parks www.visitweerribbenwieden.com/tourist-info’s/ www.nationaalpark-dwingelderveld.nl www.hortusharen.nl/en/welcome Culinary highlights The Netherlands has an enormous variety of eateries, from exclusive three-star restaurants to cosy pubs and local cafes. There is also a lot of variety, even within such a small country. Of course, the Netherlands is known for its mashed potato, and indeed the potato is a favourite staple in all shapes and varieties, be it mashed, boiled, baked or fried. However, travel to Limburg to try some dishes particular to the region, such as zoervleis (meat marinated in vinegar and stewed with gingerbread and syrup) and vlaai (fruit pie). At Lekker Venlo, 18-20 June 2021, you will be able to taste some of the unique Limburg delicacies. Zeeland on the other hand is famous for its uni ue salty avours. Seafood lovers can visit the many restaurants in the province to taste oysters, lobsters, mussels, cockles and periwinkles, discover how they are harvested and prepared, or learn about seafood on a guided tour. At the time of writing, most of the regular culinary festivals had not yet confirmed their 2021 events but some are planned to take place. For example, visit the corona-safe edition of Texel Culinair on 12-13 March 2021. Texel, the biggest Wadden island, covers a wide range of landscapes and therefore of tastes. Fresh fish from the orth Sea salty samphire from the brackish wetlands and cheese from the thousands of sheep combine to create wonderful delicacies for you to taste. At the Amsterdam Coffee Festival, 5-7 March 2021, it is all about pushing boundaries. Visitors can expect to find innovation in ‘the lab’, whilst in La Marzocco’s Roasters Village 97
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they will find the most innovative specialty coffee roasters and labels from the Benelux and Europe. Art from hundreds of artists from all over the world can be seen in the Coffee Art Project, plus there is buzzing street food market. www.holland.com/global/tourism/destinations/provinces/ zeeland/salty-flavours-from-zeeland www.lekkervenlo.nl www.texelculinair.nl www.amsterdamcoffeefestival.com ni ue eekend a ay If you are planning a cosy weekend away, why not drift off under the roof of a historical Dutch windmill or in the middle of the river Rhine. The Drijfpaleis, for example, on the Rhine near the centre of Arnhem, offers guests a balcony view and opportunity to relax in the Mosaic Garden. The interior of the Drijfpaleis promises guests the feeling of being in a different world. In Groningen you can sleep comfortably in a converted our windmill and for lucky visitors, the blades will be rotating too. Drij paleis Boterdijk C Arnhem www.drijfpaleis.nl Molen Hunsingo Onderdendam roningen, www.booking.com/hotel/nl/molen-hunsingo.nl www.holland.com/be_nl/toerisme/ontdek-nederland/ thuis-in-nederland/bijzonder-overnachten-in-nederland The Kr ller M ller museum The Kröller-Müller Museum boasts the second-largest Van Gogh collection in the world: almost 90 paintings and over 180 drawings. The Van Gogh Gallery displays varying selections of about 40 works by Vincent van Gogh. Furthermore you will also find masterpieces by modern masters such as Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondriaan. One o Europe s largest sculpture gardens In the sculpture garden, one of the largest in Europe, you can enjoy both sculptures and nature. Distributed throughout the garden are over 160 sculptures by iconic artists, from Aristide Maillol to Jean Dubuffet, from Marta Pan to Pierre Huyghe. www.krollermuller.nl/en Castles and country houses Many of the castles and historic houses around Gelderland, often managed by the Gelderland Trust for Natural Beauty, are open to the public. At Hernen, visitors
can explore the impressive medieval castle with a magic lantern and learn about the young married couple that refurbished it in 1544. At Rosendael Park & Castle, sat in a 19th-century landscaped park, guests will feel like they have returned to the era of the dukes of Gelderland. Here, they can also see the round tower, the largest of its kind preserved in the Netherlands. English-speaking tours available upon request. Paleis het Loo is projected to reopen on 3 April 2021 after a thorough renovation. The gardens will be fully reconstructed to resemble Baroque Dutch gardens from the time of the first residents ing Willem and his wife ary Stuart, and there are historical as well as contemporary owers that give the Palace Gardens each season a special atmosphere. Hernen Kasteel Dorpsstraat AH Hernen hernen glk.nl Kasteel en park Rosendael Rosendael DA Ro endaal rosendael.glk.nl Paleis het oo Koninklijk Park A Apeldoorn www.paleishetloo.nl www.glk.nl/english/seven-castles-and-houses/rosendael-park-castle www.holland.com/global/tourism/holland-stories/castles-and-country-houses www.visittheotherholland.com/theme/castles-and-country-houses Infinite ellness The Dutch have taken wellness to a new level and there is much to choose from, such as De Veluwse Bron, located on a beautiful natural lake, or Sanadome Hotel & Spa Nijmegen, which claims to be the best wellness hotel of the country. In popular spa destination Valkenburg, at Thermae 2000 - sourced by 40,000-year-old water and awarded the official E mark originally pure healing water the new nfinitum opened December 2019 promises infinite tran uillity and infinite views over the Limburg hills. Velu se Bron Visk eek eg K Emst www.veluwsebron.nl Sanadome Hotel Spa ijmegen Weg door onkerbos S ijmegen www.sanadome.nl Thermae Cauberg BT Valkenburg www.thermae.nl www.holland.com/global/tourism/activities/wellness
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