Articles & videos
Articles & videos
Videos & Webinars
Also listen to our appearance in podcasts and interviews on various aspects of the Dutch education system.
Articles & News
Also check out our ‘Featured-in’ articles published in renown magazines and websites catered to the international community.
Dutch schools based on an educational philosophy or religion
Many Dutch schools are based on an educational philosophy.
It is nice to have so much choice for education, but the system is rather complicated.
The story (and numbers) behind New2NL
I wanted to get to know my clients better and decided to analyze the numbers behind the valuable New2nl clients over 7.5 years.
I’d love to share some insights with you.
Moving to and living in the Netherlands
Some people find it a frightening idea to live below sea level, and some don’t believe it is actually possible. In the Netherlands, however, this is really the case. If the dikes and dunes weren’t...
International School or ‘Go Dutch’?
Before enrolling your child at a school, you’ll have to decide whether to send them to an international school or ‘go Dutch’. Both have their own advantages. In this article we’ll explore the...
The basics of the Dutch education system
There is a lot to tell about the Dutch education system, which is very different from most other countries. On top of that, some of the policies vary per city. In the article below we’ll explain the...
SINTERKLAAS
You must have noticed: Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas) has arrived in the Netherlands!
Traditionally, this is THE gift-giving event for (young) Dutch children.
Sinterklaas’ birthday is on December 5th, which is celebrated with ‘pakjesavond’ (present evening).
Webinar: The Amsterdam primary school lottery
Webinar: The Amsterdam primary school lottery for (international) parents of Amsterdam children born between 1 May and 31 August, 2019.
Your lottery deadline is on Thursday, November 3rd.
NEW2SCHOOL EVENT – 18 September – UPDATED LOCATION
Are you new2school? On Sunday, 18 September, we invite all new international families to the Hotel Arena in Amsterdam.
Share your stories and meet other new families.
Some practical information about secondary school
Will your child start secondary school in the Netherlands?
Exciting!
Here you can find some practical information to help you navigate this new world.
New2NL’s 9th birthday
I am very proud of New2NL’s 9th birthday.
It hasn’t been the easiest year, in many different ways, but luckily, a lot of good things have come out of it.
Our client base counts close to 900 (!) families.
Free Education Call For Ukrainian Families
New2NL offers a free 15-minute video call to Ukrainian families to talk about the school options for their children. Dutch – international – temporary – longer term; there is a lot to consider. I am happy to help.
The IamExpat fair is back!
Come and visit the New2NL stand at the IamExpat fair on Saturday, 9 April at Gashouder Westergas in Amsterdam.
Time: between 10 am and 5 pm
And also join our workshop on ‘International school or ‘go Dutch’.
Register now!
MY CAROUSELF
The Carouself was a nice way for me to explain the person behind the business, New2NL.
I look forward to getting to know YOU.
Get in touch!
Webinar on Amsterdam secondary schools
Is your child in group 8 in Amsterdam this year? Then you are undoubtedly very busy looking for secondary schools now.
Attend this webinar on Amsterdam secondary schools, and create your lottery list with ease.
New quarantine rules from 26 January 2022
The quarantine rules for children are still a bit confusing, I find.
This is how it works (at this moment).
The good news is that the entire class doesn’t need to quarantine anymore after 3 or more children in one class have tested positive.
