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...
Back to school in the Netherlands
Back to school after summer vacation.
In 3 stages, the schools in the Netherlands will open their doors again after the summer vacation.
Prepare yourself well for the new school year.
Successful New2NL anniversary party
On Sunday, July 9th, we celebrated the New2NL anniversary party with some of the 1000 (!) families I have worked for in those 10 years.
I feel so blessed. Thank you all! Without you I couldn’t have done it.
New2NL Anniversary tips
To celebrate the milestone of 10 years of New2NL, I have recorded 10 videos with anniversary tips about education in the Netherlands.
If you need more information, book a video call through the New2NL website.
New2NL 10th anniversary
NEW2NL IS 10 YEARS OLD TODAY!
In 10 years, New2NL has grown into a full education consultancy business with almost 1000 (!) client families.
10th anniversary prize draw: Win a free, one-hour consultancy call about education in the Netherlands.
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.
Read here how to apply.
IamExpat fair Amsterdam
Will we see you at the IamExpat fair?
Come and visit the New2NL stand on Saturday, 22 April between 10 am and 5 pm at Gashouder Westergas in Amsterdam.
You’ll find us in the FAMILY & KIDS section.
WEBINAR AMSTERDAM SECONDARY SCHOOL LOTTERY
Is your child in group 8 in Amsterdam this year? Then you are undoubtedly very busy researching into secondary schools now. This webinar will help you through this (rather complicated) lottery process.
New procedures for secondary school advice
IMPORTANT EDUCATION NEWS ON THE SECONDARY SCHOOL ADVICE.
A lot is going to change- for the better, if you ask me- regarding the transition from primary (basisschool) to secondary (middelbare) school.
BEFORE 2022 ENDS
Before 2022 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. Think about the below situations, whether they apply to your family.
Dutch Christmas & NYE Quiz 2022
Have you recently moved to the Netherlands?
How much do you already know about the Dutch Christmas & NYE celebrations?
Take the quiz now, and find out!
