Quick Guide to Getting Connected

Once you have set yourselves up in your new home, you will have time to enjoy all that Brabant has to offer! Here are some handy links to help you make new friends and get involved in your local community. You can also view our Internationals Guide and Work and Study pages for the full range of information.

Connect with us to stay up to date with community news, local events, volunteer opportunities, and more!

Make new connections and find new friends

  • Ideas for finding new contacts, friends, and support among the Dutch and international communities

  • A 3-month program that welcomes Dutch and international newcomers to Eindhoven

  • A festive event celebrating the people, cultures, and creative talent of our region

  • Social clubs and cultural organizations offering support, friendship, and fun

Learn the language and explore the culture

Get involved in your local community

  • Great for learning the language and interacting with the local community

  • Find others with similar interests as well as opportunities for volunteering

  • Not just for books, but also for playgroups, language cafés (taalcafés), workshops, and more

  • Non-profit organizations offering help and support, as well as volunteering opportunities

Find out more about our services

We are a non-profit governmental agency that helps international knowledge workers and their families settle quickly and easily into life in Brabant.

How we help