True Colors Childcare

True Colors childcare True Colors offers professional childcare for the children of the international community in Rijswijk (Dutch) and Delft (bilingual). True Colors has two childcare locations. One is in Rijswijk (near The Hague), close to the European Patent Office and Shell EP. The other...

Planning to rent your house out? Let your lender know!

The Dutch phrase ‘let op!’ means ‘watch out’ – and if you ever intend to rent out your home, you should bear this in mind. It might make sense for internationals to buy a property in the Netherlands, even if they don’t stay in the...

Dogs ‘n’ cats… and ferrets?

For many, a pet is an important member of the family so when you move to another country, you take it with you. Even your ferret. Or perhaps you live in the Netherlands and are thinking about adding a bundle of fur to your life....

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...

Tiny house life

Historically, finding sanctuary for shelter, refuge, comfort and enjoyment has been a quest. Seeking housing in a densely-populated country like the Netherlands has always been a great challenge. The perfect Dutch house is a stereotype in itself; canal side townhouses, 19th century converted ships, quirky...