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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...

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...

New2school online event

by Annebet | Aug 30, 2020 | Dutch education, Events, Expat, Relocation

New2school online event (free) Have your children just started school in the Netherlands? We hope that they have made a positive start. Or maybe you are planning on moving later? No doubt you still have a lot of questions to ask. In the past years, I used to organize...

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,...

New2NL has been shortlisted for Relocate Awards 2020!

by Annebet | Apr 3, 2020 | Awards, Dutch education, Expat, HR, News, Relocation

Fantastic news, which is even more welcome in this challenging period: I just received news that New2NL has been shortlisted in the category of ‘Excellence in Education Consultancy/Support’ 🏫 from the prestigious Relocate Awards 2020! You have no idea how...

Corona update: Schools closed until at least April 28th

by Annebet | Mar 31, 2020 | Children, Dutch education, Expat, Health, Law, News, Uncategorized

School update after tonight’s press conference: . Schools stay closed until at least April 28th because of the Coronavirus. For many schools, this means that one or two weeks of May vacation will be added to this period. . For an English summary of the news, go...