Daycare or school: Building strong foundations for the future

Children develop more rapidly during their first five years– the Foundation Years–than at any other time. From the age of three children can attend an international school. The Early Years Foundation Stage at the British School in the Netherlands (BSN) provides education for children aged...

BlockVerse Institute: Shaping a More Inclusive Digital Future

At BlockVerse Institute, our mission is to prepare diverse talent for the future and actively shape a more inclusive digital world.  We accomplish this mission by providing skills in high-growth technologies and workplace-specific behaviours and then connecting the learners we train to employers who are keen...

Curtain up!

  The arts take centre stage with some of the English-speaking theatre groups and creative organisations around the country. While the Netherlands is one of the most technologi­cally-advanced countries in the world, in the land of bicycles, tulips and windmills the world of the arts...

Super smooth, classic hummus

The debate over which kind of hummus is the best, the chunky or the smooth, is a controversial one among hummus lovers. I used to be on team chunky hummus, simply because I love the added texture and slight crunch of the chickpeas when I...

Employee Obligations During Sick Leave: A Guide for Expats

As an expat employee in the Netherlands, you may encounter illness and long term sick leave. While this process often goes smoothly, disputes can sometimes arise between employers and employees regarding sick leave. This article aims to guide you through the ins and outs of...