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New job? Do the five point check

Being offered a new job is exciting, especially when it offers the next step to your career. You may want to sign the new contract immediately to secure the deal–but before you do, take a moment to quickly check these five points. They are key...

BSN: The Leidschenveen Campus

If you haven’t been to Leidschenveen recently, you may be surprised to find that it is now home to The British School in the Netherland’s (BSN) newest school. Senior School Leidschenveen opened the doors of its stunning new facilities this September.

Bright Future Foundation: Make learning fun!

Make learning fun! Innovative volunteers at Bright Future Foundation have worked together to create a bilingual interactive book for Dutch and international children. With a non-formal teaching methodology, the book introduces young children to the basics of science… From the structure of the human body...

Taking the plunge

For many Dutch people, swimming comes as second nature. It’s a skill they learn at a young age, much like riding a bike, and is one they’ll never forget. But what if you didn’t learn to swim as a child? Perhaps more than in many...

Tips for safe winter driving

      For internationals not familiar with winter weather conditions experienced in the Netherlands, ACCESS provides advice or driving in snow, icy and cold conditions. Here are the top 10 winter tips and other advice for driving in the winter conditions. 10 winter tips...