The Undutchables: A survival kit for expats

Now in its 9th edition, The Undutchables (Publisher, year): an observation of the Netherlands, its culture and its inhabitants was first published back in 1989, and since then it has effortlessly claimed its spot as a bestseller that captures the essence of the contemporary Dutch...

Find Your Place to Grow: A Guide to the Early Years at The British School in the Netherlands

Small steps to independence. Big steps to progress. Starting school is an exciting milestone, and for families, it’s also a big step into a new world. At The British School in the Netherlands (BSN), our Early Years programme for children aged 3–5 is built around...

Dutch Business – Striving for balance

A fellow Canadian who works as a manager for an IT company with offices in Amsterdam warned that working with Dutch colleagues might be challenging. I could expect to spend my time negotiating every little change in plans and might find that colleagues expect to...

Anne Frank’s Diary The Graphic Adaptation

The Diary of a Young Girl has been translated into more than 70 languages and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. Now for the first time, a graphic novel adaptation of the story of Anne Frank has been published. The When “Dear Kitty, I...

Introducing ACCESS Stories

Introducing ACCESS Stories – Experiences, tips and ideas to help internationals find home in the Netherlands. Relocating isn’t easy – the transition goes smoothly or there are some bumps in the road, you might already have support here or you don’t know anyone. At the...