She came for love, but that was only for her husband, not the city. When Miriam Frosi (50) moved to the Netherlands from Gorgonzola, Italy, in 1999, Eindhoven only mildly appealed to her. But over the years, Eindhoven became more her home. As a City Council Member for the CDA (Christian Democratic Appeal), she is committed to a city where everyone is welcome.

In an international city such as Eindhoven, connection does not always come naturally. There are many different languages, backgrounds, and perspectives. This diversity enriches our community, but it also calls for intentional opportunities to meet and engage with one another. On 25 February 2026, STE Languages is proud to host the 11th edition of Connecting Cultures – Buurten met Buurten. This special evening brings together Eindhoven residents, both locals and internationals, to explore what truly makes a city inclusive.

Looking to feel at home in Eindhoven? Homewards is the official welcome program in Eindhoven that helps internationals, expats, and locals explore the city, build connections, and discover the region together. Whether you are new to Eindhoven or have lived here for years, Homewards offers a unique way to discover Eindhoven, meet new people, and become part of an international community.

The Canpack Group is one of the most technologically advanced packaging manufacturers in Europe for the beer, soft drinks, and food industries. Annually, the Canpack factory in Helmond produces a massive volume of approximately four billion (4,000,000,000) aluminum cans for beer and soft drinks.

Whether it’s his work, football, or the Dutch language, Chengxi Li (35) is determined to keep developing himself. Not because he must, but because it suits him. “I’m always looking for challenges.” That mindset brought him from China to the Netherlands in 2012 and eventually led to a job as a project manager at Heras. Recently, he achieved the Dutch C1 Advanced II certificate at STE Languages – an exceptional accomplishment for someone who began at level A0.

We are delighted to announce that we have launched Dutch and English language courses at our excellent location in Eindhoven. Over 600 international students from organizations like ASML, TNO, DAF Trucks NV, TMC, gemeente Meierijstad, Prodrive Technologies, Brainport Development, APS Group, Bilfinger, Thermo Fisher Scientific and many others create an infectious, positive atmosphere.

Employment agencies can apply to Doorzaam for a subsidy for Dutch language courses in respect of international employees with a language deficiency. The budget is a maximum of €1,500 (excluding VAT) per participant and can be used for both individual courses and group training.

Wim Daniëls has been fascinated by language since childhood—especially dialects. In the increasingly international Brainport region, dialect is becoming harder to find, and even Standard Dutch seems to be under pressure. Wim Daniëls is a writer, television and theatre creator. He has lived in Eindhoven for many years but grew up in the village of Aarle-Rixtel. Wim has written more than a hundred books, several of which became bestsellers.

STE Languages ​​has a Language Café for all our current and former students and their partners! Our Dutch Language Café has been running successfully for weeks now. Students say: "It's not a lecture; it's a safe playground to practice Dutch. It's wonderful to see how much confidence everyone gains and how many new friendships are formed!"