Registration now open: international healthcare talent programme

Published on 14 July 2026 at 11:59

Are you ready to strengthen your Dutch and get closer to a career in healthcare? IN Amsterdam, Werkcentrum Groot-Amsterdam and healthcare umbrella organisation Sigra launch the third edition of their course for international healthcare professionals living in the Amsterdam Area.

In what started as an ambitious pilot in 2024, past participants have described the programme as a “transformative experience”.

Breaking down barriers to employment for international healthcare talent

The cost-free eight-month programme combines Dutch language lessons with practical sessions to introduce you to the local healthcare sector. It’s designed for international healthcare professionals (including those who are accompanying partners) eager to build their careers and feel more confident communicating in Dutch.

Who the 2026-2027 programme is for

Focus of the upcoming edition is on internationals with the following backgrounds:

Pharmacists (interested in working as an assistant)
Doctors (interested in elderly care or as an assistant)
Nurses (preceding programmes such as Nieuwkomers in hun Kracht).

Programme at a glance

When: October 2026 – May 2027

Where: Amsterdam

Schedule: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:30 – 12:30, plus 4 hours of homework per week

Focus:

Dutch lessons – A2 level (oral and reading) required; class will progress towards B1+

Healthcare sector orientation:

Employer meet-and-greets
Information about follow-up programmes
Insights into the Dutch labour market and culture

Cost: Free of charge but full participation and commitment are required

Residence requirement

Course candidates must live in the municipalities of Aalsmeer, Amstelveen, Amsterdam, De Ronde Venen, Diemen, Haarlemmermeer, Ouder-Amstel or Uithoorn.

Next steps

At the beginning of August, we’ll be inviting course candidates for intakes during the second half of August.. A language test will follow in early September. If places are limited, we’ll prioritise creating a diverse class with a mix of the medical backgrounds mentioned above.

How to apply

Please fill out this form to express your interest in taking part. If you have any questions or difficulty filling in the form please email zorg@werkcentrumgrootamsterdam.nl

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