Studying at the Academy of Theatre and Dance is quite demanding. However, many students manage to combine study and work.

From time to time there are job opportunities in the academy, like working around performances or special projects. These will always be published on MyAHK.

Another suggestion is to contact theatres in Amsterdam. For example Frascati Theatre looks for staff regularly: www.frascatitheater.nl/en/pQBKTj/aboutfrascati/vacancies

Even when there are no vacancies at the moment, it is always a good plan to mail your resume (CV) for coming jobs.

Many restaurants and supermarkets are always looking for staff and offer weekend jobs which might be compatible with your studies. Most of the time you can walk in and inform if they have availabilities.

Also you can check out these websites: www.amsterdam.info/students/work-agencies/ undutchables.nl/

If you want to work alongside your studies while staying in the Netherlands, there are several things to consider. For this reason it is very important to get informed about the regulations in this flyer from the Dutch Ministry of  Social Affairs and Employment: www.nllabourauthority.nl/publications/publications/2019/09/13/flyer-workingwhile-studying-in-the-netherlands

In short the most important rules:
- Bank account and BSN necessary to get job.

Non-EU students require a work-permit (employer has to facilitate this) and are allowed to work a maximum of either 16 hours a week (June, July and August included) OR fulltime in June, July and August.

If you need a work permit, your employer must request it on your behalf from the UWV. They will need your residence permit and proof of student registration. This process takes about five weeks.

Residents of EU/EEA countries do not normally need a work permit, they are allowed to work in the Netherlands.

Do you have a job in the Netherlands or do you work self employed or do you have a paid internship? In that case you are obliged to have a Dutch National Healthcare insurance. If you meet certain conditions, you can get a refund through the tax office, please contact the student counsellor for this. Please note: the moment you loose your work you cannot have the Dutch National Healthcare insurance anymore, nor the refund. IMPORTANT: in case of a paid internship: you are only obliged to take a Dutch health insurance if you earn minimum wage.

If you are planning to work self-employed, you need to register at Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce; please be aware that you need a bookkeeper for tax return. An affordable bookkeeper is Kunst in Zaken. This office is used to work with art students: www.kunst-in-zaken.nl/

-Your employer will deduct social security contributions from your gross salary. This deduction is mandatory and provides insurance against workplace accidents. Avoid working illegally (‘undeclared work’). Undeclared work, where no taxes or social security premiums are paid, is illegal. While it might seem advantageous due to higher earnings, it leaves you without employee rights or insurance coverage. Additionally, working without a valid work permit is illegal and can result in severe penalties for your employer.