Deborah Valentine

Experience the city by water with The Hague Boat

We are Leonie and Jan Persoon, natives of The Hague who have dedicated much of our lives to boating and sailing. Our family-run business, The Hague Boat, provides a fresh experience of the city from the water with our English-speaking tours explaining the hidden histories...

The British School in The Netherlands: Students’ Sensory Needs

School environments can be busy places—alive with activity. As part of the wellbeing curriculum at The British School, children are taught different techniques to be aware of how they are feeling and equipped with tools and strategies to navigate them.

Schools rediscovering themselves during lockdown

The lockdown on schools that first began on 16 March has led to disruptions for pupils, teachers, and parents alike. Most pupils are missing their friends and the continuity and structure of a physical school, while parents are having to make major adjustments to accommodate...

Vrijheidsmuseum Freedom Museum

Perched on a hill in the green countryside of Groesbeek near Nijmegen, Arnhem and the German border, the Freedom Museum seems, at first sight, to be covered by a massive white parachute.

Interpreting Justice

Interpreting Justice. The Hague is home to some of the world’s most prestigious courts. But very often the judges, lawyers, defendants, witnesses, and victims who appear at these courts do not share a common language. Behind the scenes, a small army of interpreters make these...