Renovation British School in the Netherlands Leidschenveen

THE HAGUE – In the first month of the new year, part of the renovated campus of the British School in the Netherlands (BSN) has been completed, now housing Zein International Childcare. Before the extensive renovation, Zein was already located on the BSN premises, and...

BlockVerse Institute: Shaping a More Inclusive Digital Future

At BlockVerse Institute, our mission is to prepare diverse talent for the future and actively shape a more inclusive digital world.  We accomplish this mission by providing skills in high-growth technologies and workplace-specific behaviours and then connecting the learners we train to employers who are keen...

The Student Housing Crisis in the Netherlands

With the beginning of each new academic year, the student housing crisis in the Netherlands reaches a tipping point. High demand, limited availability, and rising prices make finding suitable accommodations particularly challenging for students. Giulia Quaresima focuses on a creative solution: HospiHousing (home sharing).

Seeking Advice About Housing and More

When searching for a home things can be seen, anticipated, on one’s own. However, there are other aspects of living in a new country–unfamiliar habits or cultural customs–that do require you to ask questions, talk to people. Seasoned internationals will know this from experience. Consequently,...

Settling in with a little help, especially for Expats

Being an international in a foreign country certainly comes with challenges. These have been compounded when a worldwide pandemic was added into the mix, and opportunities to meet others, socialise and network suddenly dried up. This article explore on the assistance that is available for...