Different tools, same mission: the ACCESS helpdesk past and present

Since its foundation in 1986, ACCESS’ mission has always been serving internationals to settle successfully in the Netherlands through the experience of our volunteers, 90% of which are, or have been expats. One of the ways in which we do this is through our helpdesk....

NAISR Rotterdam: Nurturing Resilience

At NAISR we are committed to supporting our students to be resilient, inquiring and reflective as we know these attributes are vitally important for success at school but also for success in future work and life.

Registered partnership and children: what happens when your family crosses a border?

Dutch parental authority may be clear in The Netherlands, but international families should check how it is recognised abroad This article is a companion to “What expat couples in The Netherlands often only discover too late”. It focuses on one specific situation: a family in...

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...

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...