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Working at the International School of The Hague

The International School of The Hague is a unique and wonderful working environment, a workplace that connects a diverse range of people. With families from over a 100 nationalities and close to 40 nationalities of staff, meeting people from all walks of life is a...

Shaping a better future for all: ISH in The Hague

The International School of The Hague (ISH) works hard to make its vision of shaping a better future for all a reality.

Overcoming Loneliness, Creating Friendships

Twelve and a half years ago I came to the Netherlands, not as a trailing spouse, but as a student. I had already completed one master’s degree in psychology back home, and I moved here to pursue my second one. From the very beginning I...

We’re all history

History is just history, right? It’s just a list of things that happened, surely? We all remember history lessons from school–learning the kings and queens, the revolutions, the presidents, the battles and the treaty dates. But has the way history been taught in schools changed?...

For the greater good

Working is not always what it’s cracked up to be. There are deadlines to meet, bosses to please, and petty office drama. This doesn’t necessarily go away when you decide to volunteer, but doing something because you want to, not because it is paid, feels...