Plastic pollution and the use of plastic in today’s society 

      One goal of a recent student exchange between eighth-graders from the German International School The Hague and St Kilian’s German School in Dublin was to discover more about the use of plastic and to cultivate awareness in dealing with plastic in their everyday lives.  The questions Students from both schools worked together on a questionnaire inspired by...

Heading south for spring

If Breda is the city of living well, then spring is the ideal time to embrace this spirit of style. As the weather warms up in April and May, the city comes alive with musical and artistic events.   Why Breda should be your pre-summer...

A guide through your new employment agreement in the Netherlands

You have been offered a new job in the Netherlands and the employment contract is waiting for your signature. Congratulations! Before you sign, it is important to understand what you are agreeing to. The ACCESS FAQ already refers to the Dutch government’s website for general...

Daycare or school: Building strong foundations for the future

Children develop more rapidly during their first five years– the Foundation Years–than at any other time. From the age of three children can attend an international school. The Early Years Foundation Stage at the British School in the Netherlands (BSN) provides education for children aged...

Helping students find their unique path in the world

The education sector has not always been synonymous with innovation, but a new programme at The International School of The Hague (ISH) is seeking to transform the way students learn. Walk around ISH at lunchtime or after lessons and you’ll encounter students involved in a...