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Expat guide on networking options in Amsterdam<\/h2>\n

One of the most difficult parts of relocating anywhere is meeting new people and making new professional connections. Fortunately, Amsterdam is a very welcoming environment for expats<\/a>, particularly English speakers. No matter what your particular interests, hobbies, professional needs, or sporting inclinations there is a good chance that someone in Amsterdam has already formed a group for you. Networking options in Amsterdam are available for Expat. For many, particularly students and employees of international organizations, finding your feet will be almost too easy – you may find you get so swamped with invitations and activities that you do not have time for it all. For others, especially partners of relocated employees, freelancers and parents of young children, it can be harder. The list below offers some easy and friendly access points to the expatriate world in Amsterdam.<\/p>\n

Expat Groups<\/h3>\n

Amsterdam Accueil<\/strong>
\nFor French speaking women<\/p>\n

British Society of Amsterdam<\/strong>
\nCultural and outdoor excursions and events<\/p>\n

Club Scandinavia<\/strong>
\nMeet and greets and social activities<\/p>\n

The Irish Club \u2013 Netherlands<\/strong>
\nSocial and sporting events
\nhttp:\/\/www.irishclub.nl<\/a><\/p>\n

Netherlands-India Association<\/strong>
\nCultural events
\nhttp:\/\/www.indiawijzer.nl\/culturele_organisaties\/meern\/meern_nia.htm<\/a>\u00a0(in Dutch)<\/p>\n

South African Club<\/strong>
\nSocial events, outdoor excursions
\nhttp:\/\/www.southafricanclub.nl<\/a><\/p>\n

St Andrew’s Society of the Netherlands<\/strong>
\nRegular Scotts traditional dancing events, other Scottish cultural events
\nhttp:\/\/www.standrews.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Expat groups – General<\/h3>\n

Cosmo-Polite<\/strong>
\nSocial excursions and events, cooking events, activities for singles
\nhttp:\/\/www.cosmo-polite.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Business and Professional Organisations<\/h3>\n

Amsterdam American Business Club<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.aabc.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Australian Business in Europe<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.abie.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Access<\/strong>
\nA general support service for Expats in the Netherlands.
\nhttp:\/\/www.access-nl.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

De Industriele Groote Club<\/strong>
\nBusiness club for professional networking and opportunities
\nhttp:\/\/www.igc.nl\/?readaccess=437<\/a><\/p>\n

The European Professional Women\u2019s Network in Amsterdam<\/strong>
\nSocial events and workshops
\nhttp:\/\/www.europeanpwn.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Junior Chamber Amsterdam International<\/strong>
\nSocial events and workshops for young entrepreneurs
\nhttp:\/\/www.jciai.nl\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Community Services Organizations<\/h3>\n

Amnesty International<\/strong>
\nSome international volunteering opportunities
\nhttp:\/\/www.amnesty.nl<\/a><\/p>\n

MEETin<\/strong>
\nSocial group run by volunteers
\nhttp:\/\/www.meetin.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Rotaract International<\/strong>
\nSports events and outdoor excursions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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