Finding a home

While the Netherlands has always welcomed internationals with open arms, one downside is an increased demand for real estate. Finding accommodation is a major challenge for internationals, but with the correct research, advice and general awareness it can be a smooth process. Upon arrival in...

ISH spreading its wings

The long-anticipated opening of the new wing of the Primary School of The International School of The Hague (ISH) has finally arrived. This light, open, beautiful, multipurpose building was constructed on the existing campus, linking to the existing school, and houses our Reception to Year...

You may call me an Expat Wife.... I say I am up-skilling

From Carina: a former volunteer, Danish who repatriated to Denmark, after period in UK when she left NL - with some lessons for those who may fear they are 'not gaining' experience by not working ....something to keep in mind, as a way of supporting...

The opportunities of saying ‘farewell’

Many companies, organisations and institutions also go through changes that require a few farewells… just as painful in some cases, necessary in others, but likewise not easy. For ACCESS this year, 12 months short of our 40th Anniversary, we are bidding farewell to the ACCESS...

The running of the wolves

“The wolves are running again.” So said John Masefield in his Christmas classic The Box of Delights. Now environmentalists and animal lovers alike are opening their own box of delights with the reintegration of wolves to the wilds of the Netherlands.