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Finding a place to live: When is a House a Home?

For internationals worldwide, finding a house or apartment in a new city/country is about much more than identifying the premises where you will live (regardless of whether you are buying or renting). Finding a place to live subconsciously becomes a vital step in ensuring you...

Dutch Education: A First-Time User's Guide

Just arrived in the Netherlands, with kids in tow? Along with the usual administrative, practical and emotional tasks, you also need to enrol your children in a school. This article introduces you to choosing a primary or secondary school among Dutch state schools, Dutch subsidised...

A home of your own? Here’s how to start!

If you’ve decided to stay put in the Netherlands, you are probably starting to think about buying a home of your own. Here’s a list of nine things to consider before you take the plunge and become part of the home-owning community.

Feeling at home in The British School community

Anyone who has moved, or joined a new school, will remember that unmistakable feeling of being new. It can be an exciting time, but like all adventures, there can be challenges, too.

Zwolle: a sweet surprise in the north-east

The charming town of Zwolle, capital of Overijssel province, is a pleasant surprise. Nestled in the north-east of the Netherlands, not far from Amsterdam and the beautiful lakes of the Veluwe, Zwolle sits in a prime spot for nature- and city-lovers alike. Read more about...