Expat Centre Leiden gives internationals a warm welcome

Leiden has a thriving international community, and many of the region’s expats have been helped to feel at home by Leiden Expat Centre. So what is the secret of its success? Last year, Expat Centre Leiden registered its 1,000th international worker. It’s a testament to the...

Utrecht, a kid’s paradise

With the summer vacation upon us, finding things to do with kids in a city can be challenging for parents. Luckily, Utrecht leads the way in child-friendly hotspots that keep kids busy and parents happy. Utrecht, a city for kids of all ages Utrecht city...

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...

Dismissal law in the Netherlands 2020

While headlines have been dominated by the Coronavirus outbreak, you may have missed a key change in Dutch employment law that has consequences for your rights when it comes to dismissal. A new act called the Balanced Labour Market Act (Wet Arbeidsmarkt in Balans, hereafter...

Textiles in Tilburg

I wasn’t sure what I would find at the TextielMuseum in Tilburg, but I definitely did not expect to discover a functioning steam engine. If you think that a textile museum would be endless bolts of cloth displayed in low light conditions, think again. Housed...