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Reflections

Reflections: After more than a decade as Chair of the Board for the ACCESS Foundation, Gary Hays looks back on his time with the organisation.

Teaching yourself Dutch: Fast & Easy

Is it possible, using online tools, to learn a language without entering a classroom? Learn more about teaching yourself Dutch easily.

ACCESSing information for internationals

Since 1986, ACCESS has been a valuable information source for the international community. We collect and organise key information for internationals, with a multitude of volunteers responsible for compiling it.  The ACCESS Helpdesk can be contacted by phone or email, and we endeavour to respond...

NAISR: An Exciting New Chapter

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam is more than a school. It is a warm and thriving community where each child is nurtured to become the best version of themselves. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Hillegersberg, Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) was founded sixty...

The carillon in Dutch culture

Often housed in bell towers, the carillon is a musical instrument consisting of (at least) 23 bells which ‘ring out’ when played on a keyboard. The keyboard is similar to a piano or organ and each ‘key’ (or baton) is linked to a bell with...