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...
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...
by Annebet | May 10, 2020 | Amsterdam, Dutch culture, Dutch education, Health, News, Relocation
THE SCHOOLS MAY BE (PARTLY) CLOSED, BUT NEW2NL IS STILL OPEN! Maybe you have seen it; last Wednesday evening, our Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport, Hugo de Jonge, gave another press conference. They...
by Annebet | Dec 30, 2019 | Dutch culture, Guide2nl, News, Uncategorized
HELPING YOU NAVIGATE THE NETHERLANDS: DUTCH CHRISTMAS How much do you already know about the Dutch Christmas celebrations? Take the Dutch Christmas quiz now, and win one of the great prizes. Click on this link to start the quiz. 1st prize: One hour of Dutch education...