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SCHOOLS AND DAYCARES RE-OPEN ON FEBRUARY 8TH

by Annebet | Feb 3, 2021 | Amsterdam, Children, Covid-19, Dutch education, Health, News, Teenagers

SCHOOLS AND DAYCARES RE-OPEN ON FEBRUARY 8 Yesterday evening, during the latest corona press conference, we heard prime-minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo de Jonge explain that although the number of infections and the number of corona patients in hospitals...

The story (and numbers) behind New2NL

by Annebet | Jan 23, 2021 | Amsterdam, Children, Covid-19, Dutch culture, Dutch education, Dutch language, Expat, Guide2nl, Netherlands/Dutch, News, Partners, Relocation

My name is Annebet van Mameren, and I am the face behind New2NL. I think it’s time to tell you a bit more about me and my story: I am Dutch, married to an American, and living with our two sons in Amsterdam. Growing up, I moved a lot around the Netherlands, and I...

Schools maybe open again on January 25th

by Annebet | Jan 14, 2021 | Children, Covid-19, Health, Netherlands/Dutch, News, Teenagers

Last Tuesday evening, during the first press conference of 2021, we heard that the lockdown will be extended until February 9th. Not much will change compared to the phase we are currently in; hard lockdown with only the most essential places being open. A possible...

To do before 2020 ends

by Annebet | Dec 29, 2020 | Amsterdam, Brexit, Children, Covid-19, Dutch education, Finance, Guide2nl, Health, Housing, Law, Netherlands/Dutch, News, Relocation, Taxation

It is almost 2021 – I am sure a lot of us can’t wait for 2020 to be over. This also means there are only a few days left to make some important changes; if they apply to your situation. Things to do before the year ends: Switch health insurance provider Check...

Educational philosophies in Dutch schools (VIDEO)

by Annebet | Sep 29, 2020 | Children, Dutch culture, Dutch education, Expat, News, Relocation

Educational philosophies in Dutch schools “Openbaar, Montessori, Dalton, Waldorf, Jenaplan … I’m confused!” is a statement I often hear from international parents. Usually this is followed by the question: “How do I know which type is the best one for my...

Unravelling the acronyms in the Dutch secondary school system (VIDEO)

by Annebet | Aug 13, 2020 | Children, Dutch education, Expat, News, Teenagers

Unravelling the acronyms in the Dutch secondary school system (video) The Dutch secondary school system is rather complicated, and all the acronyms you come across when trying to understand the school options for your child do not make it any easier! In this video,...