About us
A warm welcome to Expat Republic!
Thanks for being part of the Expat Republic family! With events running across The Netherlands you're bound to find some really cool folks you can connect with. We hold various events on a regular basis aimed at bringing people together and having good old fashion fun. Please let us know if you'd like to be an event host or organizer: http://www.expatrepublic.com/contact/
The point of our community is to help you meet and get to know locals in and around the city of Rotterdam.
For those of you whom are new to the city and looking for housing checkout:
Housing
• Housing resources and where to look
• House cleaning services in Rotterdam & The Netherlands
• Buying a House or Property in The Netherlands
• Setting up Utilities in The Netherlands
Taxes in The Netherlands
Career & Work
• Expat & English Speaking Jobs in The Netherlands
• Starting a Business in The Netherlands
• Career Coaches in The Netherlands
• The Most in Demand Skills For the Future
Education
• Dutch Schools in The Netherlands
• Advantages of the Blended Learning Approach to Language
• What an intensive dutch language course looks like!
Finances
• Cost of Living in The Netherlands
• What to do with 401k when moving abroad?
• Investment Advice for Expats
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See you,
Karim
P.S. Dutch are most certainly welcome and encouraged!
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Taalhuis Open Day
Taalhuis, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLAre you interested in learning Arabic, Dutch, Farsi, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, or Turkish? Join the Open Day on Sunday 30 August at Taalhuis Amsterdam to get information about the school, the programs, levels and teaching approach. You’ll have the chance to attend trial lessons in various languages and have intake sessions to determine your language proficiency level and discuss your personal wishes and goals with our teachers.
Parents / caretakers and children are also very welcome to an informative session about our Arabic, English, Greek, Italian and Turkish courses for children.
(Aspiring) language teachers can get more information about our Teacher Training and Workshops!
Everyone is welcome—bring your friends and family! Stop by our café for cake and drinks, browse our library and course books, and chat with fellow language enthusiasts, students, and teachers on Sunday, 30 August.
Have you already started learning Dutch, but want to give your language a boost? Then Taalhuis Amsterdam’s Dutch A2+ Boost short course is for you!
Start or continue your Dutch language adventure in September!
New Dutch courses start during the week of 14 September.2 attendees
Take the Next Step in Your Career: Coaching and Counselling – Free Session
·OnlineOnlineDuring this online session, you’ll learn all about the many exciting aspects of a coaching training program and find out if this career path is the right fit for you.
Special thanks to our friends at the Academy for Coaching and Counselling (ACC) for hosting this event.
ACC in a Nutshell
- 30 Years of Experience: Since 1996, the ACC has trained thousands of successful coaches and counsellors. Most of them still hold a thriving practice, work as a teacher in the profession or have excelled in their professional careers.
- Comprehensive Training: Develop your coaching and counselling skills from foundational techniques to advanced specializations with the ACC’s flexible two-year English training program, tailored to support your unique learning path.
- National and International Recognition: Exemplary recognition for its institute and educational programs.
- Flexible Learning Options: The ACC training programs take place in various cities in the Netherlands or in a live online setting, accessible worldwide.
- Learn from Experts: The ACC teachers are experts in the field, so you will be taught by the best and learn from their experiences.
Join the Online Information Session
Are you an international professional ready to take the next step in your career?Strong coaching and counselling skills help you communicate more effectively, support others through change, and create meaningful impact in your work. These skills are valuable across many professional roles – and can also form the foundation for a new career as an independent coach or counsellor.
Many of the participants use the program to strengthen their professional effectiveness, while others successfully transition into a new career path.
Join the free Online Info Session on September 1st to discover how you can:- Develop advanced listening and questioning skills.
- Communicate with clarity, empathy and confidence.
- Support people through professional and personal challenges.
- Strengthen your impact in your current role.
- Build a solid foundation for a career as an independent coach or counsellor.
The ACC’s internationally recognized programs combine personal development with practical professional skills that you can apply immediately. Participation is free of charge.
During this online session you will:
- Receive information about how to become a coach or counsellor in The Netherlands.
- Discover the ACC’s training programs and what can be achieved with them.
- Meet teachers and staff.
- Get informed about the ACC’s accreditations and recognitions.
- Receive advice on which training program suits you best.
Register
FREEAbout ACC
The Academy for Coaching and Counselling (ACC) has offered training programs in the field of coaching and counselling since 1996. We stand for a personal approach with a focus on our students’ unique life paths. At the ACC, we attach great importance to quality. This is also reflected by our various accreditations, certifications and quality marks.We offer training programs in which people discover and develop their own talents, and learn to guide others in their process. In Year 1, you’ll learn the fundamentals of coaching and counselling. After completing this first year, you can deepen your skills and choose to specialize further – for example, by continuing with Year 2 or enrolling in our Addiction and Recovery specialization. Both Year 1 and Year 2 programs are available either in-person (classroom) or Live Online (via Zoom). The online program gives you the possibility to be guided by a teacher and practice with your fellow students onscreen from anywhere in the world.
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Taalhuis Dutch A2 Boost
Taalhuis, Gerard Doustraat 220, Amsterdam, NLHave you already started learning Dutch, but want to give your language a boost? Then Taalhuis Amsterdam’s Dutch A2+ Boost short course is for you!
This short course is designed for those who’ve completed the A2 level and would like to give their language skills a boost before starting a B1 level course. The focus of this course is on improving practical skills and reinforcing grammar.
Start or continue your Dutch language adventure in September! New Dutch courses start during the week of 14 September.Course Info
Date: September 7 – September 10, 2026
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Time: 18:00-21:30
Cost: €1852 attendees
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