Connect International

Welcomes You to the Northern Netherlands...

Connect International serves the international community in the provinces of Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe, and part of Noord Holland.

We provide quality expat relocation services and practical information to familiarize international residents with all aspects of living, working or studying in the Northern Netherlands, and organize events and activities to facilitate making further connections.

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  • Room for Rent

    Available as of July 1, 2013 Need a temporary (or long-term) room (with or without meals)? We have a spacious, light, fully furnished room, 4 x 4 meters, in a modern house in a quiet residential area in Zuidhorn (9 min. by train from Groningen). Bike also available, free. Rent: including utilities and meals – 350 euros per month. Without meals, 300 euros per month. Friendly landlords, who also work with international students. For more information call: 0594-851746 or mail joannvanseventer@home.nl

    Read » JoAnn — 24 May 2013

  • Baby items wanted

    Wanted for expected grandchild: Bike baby carrier (fietskarretje) if possible inc. maxi cosy seat; Snugly-type frontpack for babies; Baby car seat; playpen; Fold up stroller and other baby stuff... Please call/fax Ellen at: 050-5261439 (also answering machine)

    Read » ellen — 24 May 2013

  • TWO STUDENT ROOMS FOR RENT

    TWO STUDENT ROOMS FOR RENT Klooslaan 71, 9721 XM Groningen, (Wijert-Zuid). Bus stops at 200 meter. 3.3 km from central station. Rooms are fully furnished with bed, wardrobe, working table, chairs, wall mounted flat screen TV. New bathroom (spacious walk-in shower, washbasin, toilet) and separate washing room with washing machine plus dryer on the 1st floor to share with other tenants. Rent includes heating, electricity, wifi. No pets, no smoking. Room 1 - 15m² with single bed (90x200cm) on the ground floor has access to garden. € 450 per month, all included. Room 2 - 22m² with wide bed (140 x 200 cm) on the first floor located next to common bathroom and washing room. € 470 per month, all included. Both rooms ready to move in early March 2013. Use of main kitchen by tenants or arrangement to eat with family to be discussed separately. Our house is a large family home, consisting of main house connected to a former office wing now converted into a three bedroom unit. Located in the Wijert Zuid, connection to bus, inner city, station and highways is easy. The International school – Maartens college is located at 2 km to the south in Haren. The main building of the RUG in Groningen city is located at 4 km to the north. Hanze university of applied sciences and Energy Academy Europe in Zernike are located at 7 km. Energy Delta Institute, located at Energy Business Plaza, is just 1,8 km away. We are an international – expat type family (Dutch/Colombian) with four children (daughter (26) and son (23) living with us in the house (plus two dogs). Between us we speak several languages. Whether student on traineeship in the region, visiting lecturer, post graduate student at the Energy academy, student at the international school, RUG or Hanze, we welcome an international atmosphere and look for tenants who look for a home away from home and enjoy a family style surrounding. e.vanderlugt@gmail.com

    Read » vanderlugt — 23 Feb 2013

  • Change your Coffee Change your Life!

    A delicious healthy gourmet drink made with Ganoderma. 100% Premium Organic Coffee, which improves your health. Health Benefits: Provides over 150 antioxidants, improves blood circulation, boosts stamina and energy, diminishes allergies and builds the immune system. Flavours available: OG Gourmet Black, OG Gourmet Mocha, OG Gourmet Latte, OG Gourmet Hot Chocolate and OG Gourmet Green Tea For more information contact: Gracita Richards Tel: 06 846 63 657 E-mail: tropicalgem76@gmail.com

    Read » Gracita — 2 Feb 2013

  • Fashion for tall women

    Are you pretty and tall come to Lange Dame in Winschoten! Now it's easy to find clothing with length! For long legs, 36 and 38 inch trousers and more. Come and see my store. For all my customers a nice cup of coffe or tea. I have a site and also facebook. Like and share me and maybe you will win a jeans in March. "The only question is...does it makes you smile." Does it?

    Read » hereplein1 — 10 Jan 2013

  • Need a babysitter?

    Hello my name is Sarah. I am 21 years old and am looking for a babysitting job in (or near) Haren. For now I am looking for jobs in the evening and night only but after the christmas holiday I will also be avalable during the day. I am a native English speaker and have a lot of experience with children of all ages. So if you need help please contact me: sarahpenton@live.nl

    Read » Sarah — 26 Nov 2012

  • Apartments for Rent in Midwolda, Oldambt

    Luxury apartments in the former Town hall of Midwolda, Oldambt (www.brodie.nl). For information on temporary living accommodation in a lovely location, please contact Diane at Brodie's Home Comforts on 0597-552455 or info@brodie.nl.

    Read » Diane — 1 Nov 2012

  • Tell us what you think

    Our new Connect International website is live! We would love to hear your reactions and comments so post a message here!

    Read » krprowse — 27 Sep 2011