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

BACK2SCHOOL LIVE EVENT – THIS EVENING AT 8 PM CET.   Did your children start school in the Netherlands this school year? Exciting! We hope that they have made a positive start. No doubt you have a lot of experiences to share, and plenty of questions to ask now that the first term is behind you.   On Wednesday, 1 November between 8 and 9 pm CET, you may ask all your questions about education in the Netherlands during the New2NL Back2school live event.   Have you already lived in the Netherlands for a while, or will you relocate at a later stage? Of course you are welcome to join ..read more

WEBINAR SECONDARY SCHOOLS – THE NETHERLANDS – Tuesday, November 14th at 8 pm CET. Is your child in group 8 of primary school? Then the big task of selecting a good secondary school is awaiting you. The Dutch secondary school system is rather complicated, and all the acronyms you come across when trying to understand your school options do not make it any easier! During this webinar, Annebet van Mameren from New2NL will explain you how the process works. Join us on Tuesday, November 14th at 8 pm CET. Since current school year (2023/24), there is a national, online, school application ..read more

  BACK TO SCHOOL AFTER SUMMER VACATION On Monday, August 22nd, the pupils in the Central region of the Netherlands (region ‘Midden’ – the area between Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Leiden, and Apeldoorn), will go back to school again, after 6 weeks of summer vacation. One week later, the schools in the Southern region will open, and the 3rd and final region -North- will return on September 4th. On this national website you can find all the school vacations and regions. Always check the website of your school, as the schools may add an extra day or week off here and there. This is a goo ..read more

  NEW2NL ANNIVERSARY PARTY On Sunday, July 9th, we held a successful anniversary party at Jeugdland in Amsterdam-East. We celebrated 10 years of New2NL, and I invited some of the 1000+ (!) families I have worked for in those 10 years. Thank you all! Without you I couldn’t have done it. I really enjoyed your company.   The children were playing so nicely together too.   And I got very spoiled. Thank you so much! And also thanks to Jeugdland Amsterdam for the great location and the yummy poffertjes!                   Here’s ..read more

NEW2NL ANNIVERSARY TIPS To celebrate the milestone of 10 years of New2NL, I have recorded 10 videos about topics related to education in the Netherlands. With these anniversary tips, I wanted to explain how the Dutch education system works, what to expect, and what you could already arrange before moving to the Netherlands.  If you need more information, or if you have specific questions, I invite you to book a video call with me through the New2NL website. Last, but not least, I would like to thank each of my 1000 (!) client families for their cooperation, and trust in New2NL. I have h ..read more

NEW2NL 10TH ANNIVERSARY New2NL is 10 years old today! What started as a few pieces of advice and small presentations here and there, has grown into a full education consultancy business with almost 1000 (!) client families over the last 10 years. I am so proud of all the many private and corporate clients I have worked with. A vast majority of these clients’ children are still at the schools I found for them, which for me is the cherry on the cake. To celebrate this milestone, leading up to July 1st, we will share 10 short videos with useful, education-related tips for families moving to the ..read more

PRIMARY SCHOOL LOTTERY – AMSTERDAM Was your child born between 1 January and 30 April 2020, and do you live in Amsterdam? If so, then your school lottery deadline is on Thursday, June 1st.  You’ll have to hand in your application form at the first school of your preference, in person. On this form you rank at least five schools in order of your preference.  You have equal priority for the eight central schools closest to your house. You may also list schools where you don’t have priority, but you should realize that your chances will be small ..read more

IamExpat fair Amsterdam Will we see you at the IamExpat fair in Amsterdam? Come and visit the New2NL stand on Saturday, 22 April between 10 am and 5 pm at Gashouder Westergas in Amsterdam, on Klönneplein 1 in Westerpark. 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 SCHOOL OR DUTCH SCHOOL’. Time: 1.00 – 1.30 pm Location: Workshop Space 1 (W1). You’ll have to register seperat ..read more