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Go Your Own Way: Finding the Right Pathway through the Sixth Form

We all have individual strengths, interests and goals. For young adults, at an important stage of their lives, choosing which pathway to follow through school and beyond is an important decision. Typically, students in Dutch education choose their path in the third year of middle...

Happy Motoring in The Netherlands!

There are numerous ways to get around the Netherlands and driving around the country this summer is a perfect idea! Happy Motoring!

Sending children to Dutch schools

When moving to a new country with children, the priority for most is finding a suitable school. Very mobile families tend to prefer international schools, where curricula may promise a smoother international transition. Families expecting to stay longer tend to send their children to local...

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....

Lorraine Wittenberg – HSV Leaders

The 2019-2020 school year finds Lorraine Wittenberg in an altered yet familiar role as HSV Head of Admissions and Recruitment. Now at a new location at VHS along with Joke Korving, Lorraine enjoys the challenges and opportunities promised by this expanded position. Experience at the...