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FOTOfactory

Private Institute of Photography FOTOfactory offers digital and analogue photography and film courses and workshops in both English and Dutch. Courses range from a few days to a full three-year course.

FIGT Netherlands Affiliate

The Families in Global Transition (FIGT) Netherlands Affiliate was founded in September 2014, by Kate Berger (The Expat Kids Club), Kristine Racine (The Expatriate Archive Center) and Vivian Chiona (Expat Next).

Amsterdam Expat Meetup Group

A social club for Amsterdam expats, hosting regular social events such as dinners, drinks and karaoke nights with a goal of meeting people and making friends. While the group is primarily focused on expats, native Dutch are also encouraged to join.

Japan Women’s Club (JWC)

Established in 1989 in Amstelveen, the Japan Women’s Club (JWC) is a non-profit organisation whose founding members were women of the Japanese business community in the Netherlands. Their intention was to create a club that would help to introduce its members to the culture of their new surroundings and, with various activities, help to establish contact with the local people. The club’s activities include various charity activities, a craft club and Japanese conversation meetings, which are open to Dutch Japanese students and others wanting to improve their Japanese.

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This vibrant international community offers a wide range of information, events and services for internationals and locals who live or work in Haarlemmermeer, Hoofddorp, Nieuw Vennep and the wider Haarlemmermeer area. Members can connect with fellow internationals and local businesses, and benefit from exclusive information, deals and discounts.

De Rangmanch

De Rangmanch is a cross-cultural community group that celebrates occasions by hosting events for families and kids. The group places a spotlight on Indian culture in the Netherlands and creates a sense of home away from home for internationals. De Rangmanch aims to entertain, educate, and foster community connections through cultural events with an emphasis on performing arts.

Amsterdam Accueil

This non-profit association of French-speaking women in the Amsterdam area aims to help members settle in the Netherlands.

Netherlands India Association

Founded in 1951, the Netherlands India Association aims to promote friendly relations between Indians and the Dutch through personal, social and cultural contact. It organises cultural, academic and socio-political activities for people with an Indian background in the Netherlands and Dutch people with an interest in the Indian subcontinent.

International Almere

International Almere provides information and guidance about local news, Dutch culture and practicalities of everyday life, as well as an active online community of more than 1,200 internationals and internationally-minded people living in the Almere area. They host regular activities including the Dutch Language Café, First Friday Night Drinks, quiz nights and other events such as Christmas for kids and an Easter egg hunt.

Foam Amsterdam

For those already confident in photography, the Foam Amsterdam photography museum offers activities for (professional) photographers around a common theme, as well as online discussions and seminars about topics of interest, such as navigating the media industry.

MK24

MK24 offers a range of courses and workshops in visual arts and multimedia. Some classes are taught in English, while for Dutch-taught classes the instructor can translate to English when requested.

Spanish Lessons Amsterdam

Group and private classes from native Spanish speakers in the centre of Amsterdam.

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Korean School of Amsterdam

This language school in Amstelveen teaches Korean language and culture-related workshops to adults and children. The classes are held on Saturdays on or offline and are generally taught in English, although some teachers also speak Dutch.

American Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (AmCham)

Established in 1961, the American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands seeks to further the development of commerce between the United States and the Netherlands. The organisation encourages and facilitates the transaction of business between both countries and promotes the interests of its members in matters of trade and investment. Membership includes an advocacy forum for important international policy-making activities, unique social and business networking events, and a cross-company Young Professionals Program.

InterNations

InterNations is a global networking community. It has an active online community but is also organising meet-ups and events for expats of various nationalities. Members can connect with compatriots, ask for advice on everyday life in their host country, provide other members with useful tips, make new contacts and find information.

Professional Women's Network Amsterdam

PWN Amsterdam is a city network of PWN Global; an international, cross-industry professional development and networking organisation, focused on maximising professional potential and advancing gender-balanced leadership in business and society. PWN Amsterdam works with a broad community of individual members and users, corporate partners and both local and international collaborative networks and forums. It provides knowledge, best practices and tools via content sharing, networking, learning events, instructive webinars, and mentoring programs.

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