Employment Contracts in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, an employment contract can be established for either a fixed term or an indefinite term. Understanding the intricacies of temporary employment contracts in the Netherlands is crucial for expats to ensure their rights are protected and to make informed decisions about their...

Volunteering: People helping people

This article provides some information about volunteering in the Netherlands, especially for expats who does not speak Dutch. If you currently looking for some information about how to volunteer, you should read more here.

Educational support: Knowing where to turn for help

When students need extra educational support at school, what is available to give them the help they need? The author details the types of support available in Dutch state schools, Dutch subsidised international schools, and private international schools. This article guides parents in ensuring that...

Supporting Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness at NAISR

A growing body of research is placing mental health and well-being at the centre of an integrated approach to adolescent health. At the Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) a critical question has arisen: How do we ensure mental health and well-being forms a key...

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.