IamExpat fair Amsterdam Will we see you at the IamExpat fair in Amsterdam? Come and visit the New2NL stand on Saturday, 13 April, between 10 am and 5 pm at Gashouder Westergas in Amsterdam. You’ll find us in the FAMILY & KIDS section. More than 75 exhibitors will be there for you to help you settle in the Netherlands. The entrance is free, but you’ll need to register in advance. I will also give a workshop on ‘CHOOSING BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND DUTCH SCHOOLS’. Time: 1.00 – 1.30 pm. Location: Workshop Space 1 (W1). You’ll have to register seperately for the workshops (also fre ..read more

Book a lottery check-up call This week, most group 8 pupils have received their final advice (advies). If the results of the transition test were higher than their preliminary advice, the final advice should be increased, unless the school can strongly prove that a higher advice isn’t in the benefit of the child. If the test results were lower, the preliminary advice automatically becomes the final advice. The final advice cannot get lower than the pre-advice. For the first time, the whole country applies at the same time for secondary school: between 25 and 31 March. It makes no difference ..read more

Is your child currently in group 8, and do you live in or near Amsterdam?  Then this explanatory video is important for you! Also watch our latest webinar. Book a personal support call via https://new2nl.com/families/#secondary.  The post AMSTERDAM SECONDARY SCHOOL LOTTERY appeared first on New2NL ..read more

16 Life Hacks for Dutch Elementary School 16 Life Hacks for Dutch Primary School In my 10 years of experience as an independent education consultant for international families in the Netherlands, many international parents want to know the same 16 things before possibly enrolling their child at a Dutch school. So here are those sweet sixteen for you. When you click on the links, you will arrive at articles and videos with more info about this topic.   1.Most children start primary school the day after their 4th birthday, and they don’t need to wait until the beginning of the new scho ..read more

HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE NETHERLANDS: WINNERS OF THE DUTCH CHRISTMAS & NYE Announcing the winners of the DUTCH CHRISTMAS & NYE Quiz 2023! 1st prize: One hour of Dutch education consultation (which you may also gift to someone else).                                                                WINNER: Anna 2nd prize: A nice plant for in your house, your garden, or your balcony (we’ll ask the winner for their preference).   ..read more

RESEARCH PAPER: THE SCHOOL OF THE OTHERS – THE NETHERLANDS.   I am very proud to have contributed to the ‘THE SCHOOL OF THE OTHERS‘-series for DYNAMIS, the Journal of Philosophy and Educational Practices of the Campostrini Centre in Verona, Italy. The title of my paper is: “The School of the Others. The Netherlands – A comprehensive overview of the Dutch education system and the challenges it is facing”. It has become a detailed description of the Dutch education system, and all the challenges it is currently facing. Authors from other countries (e.g., Finland, England, USA, Germany an ..read more

To do before 2023 ends Before 2023 ends, there are a few things you might want to do to wrap up the year nicely. As usual, I have made a long, but not exhaustive, list with tips & tricks. Looking back, the first thing that comes to mind is that now there is not only war in Ukraine, but also in Israel and Gaza – next to several other countries that are dealing with wars and social or political unrest. And the world had to face a lot of natural disasters last year (e.g., the devastating earthquakes in Turkey, Syria and Morocco, deadly wildfires in, among others ..read more

DUTCH CHRISTMAS & NYE QUIZ HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE NETHERLANDS: DUTCH CHRISTMAS & NYE   Have you recently moved to the Netherlands? How much do you already know about the Dutch Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations?   Take the Dutch Christmas & NYE quiz now, and win one of the beautiful prizes. 1st prize: One hour of Dutch education consultation (which you may also gift to someone else). 2nd prize: A nice plant for in your house, your garden, or your balcony (we’ll ask the winner for their preference). 3rd prize: Bottle of mulled wine to ..read more

Is your child currenly in group 8? The application deadline of 31 March, 2024 might still feel far away, but it is a good idea to start the Secondary School process now. Time flies! Many schools have open days in January and February, but some schools already organize their visits in December.  To get you started, for the below cities I have made an overview of the most relevant websites: Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hoofddorp, Leiden, The Hague, Haarlem, and Rotterdam.  If you live in another town, https://scholenopdekaart.nl is a good starting point (select middelbare school), and also ..read more

My article ‘Education for Your Child in The Netherlands – Going Dutch or Going International?’ has been published on the Expat Republic website. Did you choose for a Dutch or an international school for your children? And for which reasons? I am curious to know. Do you need personal education support? Book a call through the Families page. As an expat or international in the Netherlands, you’re in for a world of discoveries, not least choosing a suitable school for your child. With its high-standard education system and diverse teaching styles, finding the proper education for your chil ..read more