Expat Republic Utrecht

If you’d like to learn Dutch from the comfort of your own couch, Koentact’s online Dutch evening course will help you on your way, whether you are a complete beginner or are already experienced with the Dutch language. Together with other internationals and expats, living in the Netherlands or abroad, our unique Koentact method allows you to totally immerse yourself in the Dutch language and culture for five weeks.

What you get:

1. Small classes
2. Free review classes (up to level A2)
3. Free coaching for the Civic Integration Examination
4. Evaluation of your progress

Details

• 10 lessons (25h / 5 weeks)
• Regular lessons: Mondays and Wednesday @ 19:00 – 21:30 (September 28, 30, October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28)
• Location: Online Classroom
• Number of students: 5 – 11
• Proficiency Levels offered: Dutch Experience 1 (A1.1) – Absolute Beginners; Dutch Experience 2 (A1.2) – Pre-elementary; Dutch Experience 3 (A2.1) – Elementary; Dutch Experience 4 (A2.2) – Upper-elementary; Dutch Challenge 1 (B1.1) – Pre-intermediate; Dutch Challenge 2 (B1.2) – Intermediate; Dutch Challenge 3 (B1.3) – Upper-intermediate
• Cost: €420

Join us for an insightful webinar if you are an expat or planning to move overseas, this event right for you.

This event will provide valuable strategies to help you secure your financial future, wherever you call home.

Key topics include:

• Understanding the unique financial challenges faced by U.S. expats
• Pension options and considerations for Americans abroad
• Investment strategies tailored to the American expat lifestyle
• Tax implications and how to optimize your financial planning
• Tips for starting early and maximizing your long-term financial security
• Various American expat tax implications (Box 3, PFICs, Inheritance tax)
• How US retirement plans work in The Netherlands

Remember, it’s never too early to start planning for your future. The sooner you begin, the better prepared you’ll be to enjoy your life abroad with financial peace of mind.

Thinking about buying your first home here, but not sure if 2026 is the right
time?

Fair question. Buying a home in the Netherlands can feel confusing at first. The rules are different, the words are weird, and the market can move fast.

In this free webinar, Welocate and ABN AMRO Bank will help you make
sense of it all.

We will explain how the Dutch housing market works, what steps to expect,
how much you may be able to borrow, and which costs can catch buyers
off guard.

You will also get simple tips to help you avoid common mistakes, from
bidding too fast to missing key checks.

Whether you want to buy soon or just want to understand your options, this session will help you take the next step with more confidence.

Good job! You made the jump, or you are about to! Lucky you, you’ve decided to move to one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And with all the Netherlands’ beauty, highly advanced economy, down-to-earth locals, and a booming job market, it’s not a bad move.

Before, and once, you’ve relocated, there are a few things you will need to know or arrange beforehand. With that in mind, we’ve put this webinar together to help make your arrival as hassle-free as possible. Therefore, this webinar is ideal for those who are about to move or have just moved to The Netherlands.

In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following: