Even getting married has bureaucratic steps

After the excitement of an engagement and the thrill of planning a wedding, there are steps to consider in making your plans. Understanding the legal requirements and procedures is crucial for ensuring that your big day goes smoothly. This guide outlines the prerequisites and steps...

A career translation guide for the Netherlands

You are keen to find what’s next for your career in the Netherlands. Maybe you feel like an intrepid pioneer, open to the full adventure. Or maybe it all feels overwhelming. Now that it’s time to get started, you may be wondering how to take...

The American Book Center: It's as easy as A.B.C.

The American Book Center: Since the early 1970’s, the American Book Center in the Netherlands has been helping English speaking readers get their literary fix.

The Best of Both Worlds: Global Learning with a Local Heart in Amersfoort

At Amersfoort International School (AIS), children don’t just learn about the world — they experience it every day. As an IB World School in the heart of the Netherlands, AIS offers a programme that is both internationally minded and closely connected to the local Dutch...

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...