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  • SENSE publishes a blog with posts by members on a wide range of topics. If you have any suggestions or wish to contribute please contact our Content Manager. 
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  • Library

    Library

    [Available to members only] SENSE has a large library of industry related files, including guidelines, guides, articles, and links to resources. The library also gives easy access to society documentation, including AGM reports, rules and the constitution, and survey reports.
  • Monthly newsletter

    Monthly newsletter

    [Available to members only] Members receive industry and society news and summaries of blog posts and articles by e-mail every month.
  • SENSE has prepared its own Guidelines for Proofreading Student Texts and a Form to Confirm Proofreading Services. These can be downloaded free of charge.
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  • The SENSE Handbook

    [Available to members only] Nineteen informative chapters with best-practice overviews, authored by a wide variety of contributors from all walks of SENSE life. Chapters include: Basic business skills, Bookkeeping, Selling language skills, Working with agencies, Setting rates, Managing clients, Quality management,
  • Newsletter archive (1995 to...)

    [Available to members only] Members can read many of the old newsletters and eSense editions going all the way back to 1995.
  • Many of our members have written, co-written, or translated books, journal articles and chapters of books. Here is a selection.
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SENSE Membership Benefits

SENSE welcomes all language professionals working primarily in English in the Netherlands or with a connection to or interest in the Dutch language market. Although most SENSE members live in the Netherlands, this is not a requirement for membership. Our membership rates are very affordable, and we offer students a discount. 

New members

Simply complete this form and pay your dues to activate your membership.

Returning members

If you wish to rejoin SENSE after a break, please contact the Secretary at membership@sense-online.nl.

Membership dues

Membership costs only €80.00 per calendar year.

  • If you join between 1 January and 30 June, the cost is €80.00.
  • If you join between 1 July and 31 October, the cost is only €40.00.
  • If you join in November or December, then the cost is €80.00, which covers both the current year and the following year.

Student members

Membership dues for students are 50% of the regular membership fee, for the duration of their studies. In addition, student members can attend SENSE events at half price and can receive mentoring at a discounted rate. Student members must provide evidence that they are enrolled in an accredited training programme.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Secretary at membership@sense-online.nl.