DeventerWijzer is a website with information aimed at the citizens of Deventer who have questions about housing, welfare and health care within the municipality of Deventer. The purpose of this website is to provide visitors with information and point them in the right direction if more information is needed.
Translating a text
Visitors of DeventerWijzer can translate and read out text with Readspeaker. Readspeaker is built-in text-to-speech software, that can help citizens who do not master the Dutch language navigate DeventerWijzer.
It is possible to translate a specific part of the text. Select the text that you wish to translate with the left mouse button and choose 'Vertalen' in the pop-up menu. Next, choose your desired language. The translated text will be available to you in both text and speech.
Do you have a question about housing, welfare or health care?
We advise you to contact the municipality of Gemeente Deventer if you have any questions about housing, welfare and health care in Gemeente Deventer.
You can reach them by telephone at 14 0570 if you call from the Netherlands. If you call from outside the Netherlands you can diall this number: 0031 570 69 39 11
Also you can reach Gemeente Deventer by filling out this contactform or by sending them a message on Whatsapp +316 83 54 25 52
Do you have a question about integration?
If you have come to live in The Netherlands for a longer period of time, and you are from outside the EU, you might need to integrate. During your civic integration process, you learn Dutch. You also need to learn about living and working in the Netherlands. After this, you usually take an exam.
If you are obliged to integrate, you will receive a letter from DUO with the date on which you have to start your integration. You will have 3 years to integrate.
The exact steps for your integration, depend on your situation. You can view a step-by-step plan on the website of DUO. After answering 2 questions, you will see the steps of your integration.
English information on integration
More information in English on integration in The Netherlands can be found here:
Do you want to learn Dutch or improve your Dutch language skills?
Whether you need to or want to integrate, or whether you would like to improve your Dutch language skills, the library in Deventer will help you find the way. The library knows where to be in Deventer and will help you find the best options.
Send an email to digitaalhuis@bibliotheekdeventer.nl to get in touch.
You can also look at this webpage (in Dutch) for more information.