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Partner Meeting at Leiden International Centre

On Monday 11th March we gathered with our service provider partners to reflect together on the past 6 months: what had we achieved, how did we grow, and how did we progress as an International centre? It was also a chance for our partners to bring new ideas to the table, and strengthen the connec...

Internship at Leiden International Centre: Paulina's Experience

I applied for an internship at Leiden International Centre because I wanted to gain work experience after finishing my studies. In addition, I wanted to help other internationals feel welcome and comfortable in the Netherlands. Being an international student and having travelled from Chile, I und...

Yoana's Intern Experience at Leiden International Centre

Why did you apply for this internship? I found the internship by looking on LinkedIn for internships that were in The Hague/Leiden region and that were looking for English-speaking interns. I was nearing the end of my Bachelor of International Studies at Leiden University and wanted to gain som...

Share your experience as an international in Leiden!

Leiden International Centre has set up a questionnaire to gain more insight into the international community of Leiden. LIC is planning to create a webpage made up of various stories and experiences so that other internationals planning to move, or just arriving to the city can get a better under...

International job boards

The Leiden region offers a booming variety of jobs for internationals...

Our Top Picks for Helpful Apps to Use in the Netherlands

Smart devices are practically useless if we don’t make the most of them. Luckily, here in the Netherlands, whether you’re dealing with an official process with the municipality, or just shopping around for pillows, an app probably exists to guide you on your journey. DigiD Starting with the mos...

9 Tips To Help You Learn Dutch

Now that we have convinced you to take on the challenge of learning Dutch for 2024, the question left is: how? Of course, like every skill, practice makes perfect! There is no better way of integrating in a culture and in the community except by using Dutch in your daily life, but we all know how...

Starting to Learn Dutch: Real Stories from New Learners

“Internationals don’t want to learn Dutch!” As an international living in the Netherlands, you might have heard this story a million times. As the country with the best non-native English speakers in the world, the ease with which conversations can switch to English often makes it harder for inte...

Freelancing frustrations: The hurdles ZZP’ers face in Holland

Freelancing is no longer a smooth way to make your money in the Netherlands. New requirements, fewer benefits and a raft of other regulations aim to reduce the popularity of self employment, affecting the working lives of well over one million people. Freelancers are a group that is far more dive...

The Beginner’s Guide to Freelancing in The Netherlands

You’ve decided to start freelancing in the Netherlands, or maybe you’re considering registering as a freelancer in the near future? This article sums up everything you need to know about freelancing in the Netherlands. Freelancing is a great way to generate some extra income. Whether you’re fr...

Tax Tips for Freelancers

Optimise your taxes The tax authorities offer various deductions for independent entrepreneurs in order to keep the taxes to be paid lower. For these deductions, however, there is a requirement you must meet. It’s important that you meet the hour criterion. For 2024, this means that you must hav...

Year-End Tips 2023: 13 Tips For The Self-Employed Entrepreneurs

1. Keep on overview regarding time spent on your business! The hours spent on your business, the so called hour criterion, is crucial for accessing many tax benefits for self-employed entrepreneurs, such as the self-employed deduction, starter deduction, deduction for research and development, a...

The Work Council's Right of Advice

Employee participation is a constitutional right in the Netherlands. When a company employs 50 or more people, the employer (the entrepreneur) is obliged to establish a Works Council (WC). The rights and obligations of the WC are governed in the Works Council Act (WCA). The purpose of the WCA is...

Finding Housing in the Netherlands

Making the decision to move to the Netherlands for the first time can be exciting, however there are many practical steps to take care of when you prepare for your relocation. One of the most significant ones is finding a house or apartment that you can call home during your stay here. You will n...

Applying to University in the Netherlands

Does your child (or yourself) want to go to university in the Netherlands next academic year? For most HBO and University studies it is required to apply before the 1st of May. Because of the additional paperwork and diploma evaluations, applicants from outside of the EU are advised to start the...

Welcome To NL Relocation App

If you have decided to move to the Netherlands, the Relocation app will help you on your journey by providing all the information that you may need....

Trash

There are different ways in which trash is taken care of. The municipality collects trash from the containers outside your home, or picks it up from communal containers. There are also designated trash collection areas where you can deliver your trash....

Walking in and Around Leiden

The gables, streets, alleyways and almshouse courtyards; each tell their own story. From lakes and polders to dunes, sandy beaches and old country houses, there is so much that the Leiden region has to offer....

What is your unique selling point to stand out from the crowd?

The unique selling proposition, also called the unique selling point is what makes you or your product / service different. You do need to think about this at the very beginning otherwise you’ll just be another business selling the same product / service as everyone else, and nobody wants that!...

Pharmacies & Healthcare Stores

Upon arriving in the Netherlands, it's always a good idea to familiarise yourself with where your nearest place to get medicines is located....

H-E Double L for Me

Sorry to barge in like this. This is a snippet from Dolly Parton’s famous song D.I.V.O.R.C.E. and the snippet was unfortunately true for one of our clients. Her marriage ended almost a decade ago and the former spouse obstructed about anything you can think of on the road to settlement of assets...

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