For international students in the Netherlands

Settling in the Netherlands
is easier with Fred.

Honest guidance for international students. A real person to talk to. A community figuring it out alongside you. Plenty of inside knowledge on Dutch life.

Fred has been here over 20 years. She knows where the gaps are, what nobody tells you, and how to help you find your footing faster.

Book a free 15-min call Open AskFred

First call is free. No pitch, no pressure. Replies within 24 hours.

AskFred is included with the Member plan (€12/month).

Students from everywhereNo awkward icebreakersReal meetups in The HagueDutch directness decoded

What you get

Real help from real people.

Four ways Fred helps you settle in. Warm, human, and always one message away.

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Single session

1-on-1 with Fred

Bring the thing you've been carrying around. Fred picks up. No scripts, no pitch. The first call is free.

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Student community

Students from all over the world, all figuring out the same things. Ask a question on Monday, have a coffee plan by Wednesday.

You don't have to do this completely on your own. Fred Connect sits alongside the people you already have, never instead of them.

Ongoing mentorship

Personal Guidance

Not just one call. Fred walks with you over weeks, asking the right questions at the right moments. Like having a friend who actually knows how the Netherlands works.

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