This page lists expat and English-speaking groups throughout the Netherlands. These groups are usually friendly, welcoming to newcomers and organise a range of social events. They're useful for making new friends and getting in touch with people in the same boat as you.
| Young Expats in the Netherlands | A group for young (18-40), English-speaking expatriates living in the Netherlands to share advice and get together socially. Events in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague. |
| Expatica | Expatica organises regular social events such as boat trips, wine tasting and speed dating. |
| With over 500 Facebook groups for the Netherlands, there's something for everyone. | |
| Netherlands Gay Visitors | A Yahoo group for gay men coming to holland for vacation, work or study. |
| Aussies in Holland | Information portal for Australians throughout the Netherlands. |
| Meet In Amsterdam | A very friendly group with over 1000 members. They organise all sorts of events from camping to dinners; concerts to climbing. New to Amsterdam? Go along to one of their new members nights - you'll receive a very warm welcome. |
| Legal Aliens Amsterdam | An offshoot of The Hague aliens based in Amsterdam. Weekly after work drinks and a variety of other events. Much smaller than Meet In but again, very friendly. |
| Amsterdam Expat American Meetup Group | Another Amsterdam expat social group who organise a range of events. Despite the name, not just Americans. |
| American Women's Club of Amsterdam | The Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas is an international network of 76 clubs in 35 countries worldwide, with a combined membership of aproximately 18,000. As a member of the AWCA, you are not only connected to the hundreds of women in Amsterdam who are sharing in this overseas adventure, but to thousands of other women worldwide. |
| Indian Expats in Amsterdam | A single source guide for all practical information for settling in Amsterdam. Where to get Indian groceries, the best Indian restaurants, Indian events. |
| Vitis Amsterdamensis Wine Club | A group of fun loving and friendly wine enthusiasts located in Amsterdam. |
| Meet Up Amsterdam | Similar to Meet In Amsterdam but not as big. |
| Toastmasters Amsterdam | Toastmasters is an international non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the public speaking an leadership skills of its members. |
| British Society | BritSoc offers a wide range of social and sporting activities on a weekly and monthly basis. |
| Amsterdam Dutch Language Group | If you want to practice your Dutch and meet up with others in Amsterdam who are also interested in learning the Dutch language over a beer / rose / non-alcoholic beverage, join this meetup! |
| Gay Swim Amsterdam | Gay Swim Amsterdam is a swimming and water polo club with about 115 members (20-65 years). |
| In Players | Founded by the British Society shortly after the Second World War, the In Players are Amsterdam's oldest English-speaking theatre company. |
| International Women's Club of Breda | Founded in September of 1969 the International Women's Club of Breda has 50-60 members from about 17 different countries with an age range from 20’s to 80’s. |
| Delft Photography | The Delft Photography Group aims to create an informal, dedicated environment for enthusiastic amateur photographers (digital or film) to hone their skills and to meet up with like-minded people. |
| The Delftians | Expats from the Delft region organise drinks, sports, games, baby-sitting, etc. |
| Meet In Eindhoven | Small social group arranging events such as movie nights, yoga and dinners. |
| Reading Circle Eindhoven | A group of enthusiastic readers of modern English language (literature) based in the region of Eindhoven. |
| Haarlem Dining Out Group | Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. |
| My Haarlem | MyHaarlem was started at the end of 2002 in Haarlem, and is aimed at building up and expanding your network of friends. |
| English Speaking Contact Group in Haarlem | Informal contact group with an active Mums and Tots group. |
| Leiden Expats | A group set up for people living in, or around Leiden. Initially started by people who have moved here from abroad, the group is open to anybody!. |
| Meet In Maastricht | Very small MeetIn group. |
| Maastricht International Playgroup MIP | Maastricht International Playgroupers are families that meet weekly to play and socialise in an English speaking environment. |
| Rotterdam People | A group for people to meet, mingle, and organise casual outings in and around Rotterdam. |
| Living in Rotterdam | English speaking expat women living in Rotterdam and The Netherlands. |
| InTouch Rotterdam | InTouch is an informal, family friendly group based in Rotterdam that aims to assist English speaking families in making friends and settling into life in the Netherlands. |
| COC Rotterdam | The COC informs and educates, advises and serves the interests of lesbian women, gay men and bisexual men and women in Rotterdam. |
| Pickwick Women's Club of Rotterdam | The Pickwick Club is a convivial meeting place for women who have English as their mother tongue or have a good command of the English language. |
| The American Netherlands Club of Rotterdam | The American Netherlands Club of Rotterdam promotes and encourages friendship and understanding between women who are citizens of the United States of America and women from The Netherlands. They also welcome women of other nationalities who reside in The Netherlands. |
| International Women's Club South Limburg | Bringing together women of all nationalities living in the area of South Limburg, promoting friendship, sharing mutual interests and extending support and information to newcomers. |
| Legal Aliens | A group based in The Hague who organise a variety of social events. Events are not just in the Hague but in Delft, Rotterdam, Leiden and Amsterdam. |
| ICE - The International Cultural Exchange Group | A group of international people, young and old, composed of expats and locals, students and professionals based in The Hague area. |
| Images international photography club | English speaking photography club of The Hague. |
| Lesbian community in The Hague | A local alternative to the lesbian bar/dance/festival scene. |
| AATG | The AATG is an amateur group who enjoy, perform and support English-language theatre. |
| International Women's Contact Utrecht | Organizing activities that are both informative and enjoyable, including Mums and Tots, seasonal excursions and parties, pub nights, gallery and museum visits, guest speakers, a Bookworms discussion group, a Greenfingers gardening club, Aspiring Chefs workshops, wine tastings, walking tours, plus monthly V&Dcoffee mornings in Utrecht, Amersfoort and Zeist. |
| Russisch Nederlands Cultureel Centrum | RNCC is an international club welcoming all nationalites. The club provides cultural activities like festivals, ballet school for children, music events, city trips around Holland and meetings. |
| Women's International Group Zeeland | WIGZ is open to women of every nationality looking to meet new friends, socialise and take part in the many activities we organise where the common currency of communication is the English language. |
