Alena Darmel

Expat Centre Leiden gives internationals a warm welcome

Leiden has a thriving international community, and many of the region’s expats have been helped to feel at home by Leiden Expat Centre. So what is the secret of its success? Last year, Expat Centre Leiden registered its 1,000th international worker. It’s a testament to the...

The Depot - bowled over by art

On 6 November 2021 Rotterdam witnessed the dramatic unveiling ceremony of the Depot of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, the world’s first publicly accessible art depot. Read more about it in this article.

Here to support

Perhaps what makes ACCESS unique is our supportive networks, offering assistance to internationals across the Netherlands. On-call counselling service The ACCESS Counselling Service Network (CSN) consists of licensed professionals with practices all over the Netherlands. The CSN’s strength is its diversity of psychologists, with different...

Finding Art in Every Lesson

Art can and should be integrated into every subject area to improve academic performance, creativity, motor skills, self-confidence, and focus. Written by a teacher in the field, this article delves into the practicalities of weaving art throughout the curriculum.

Even getting married has bureaucratic steps

After the excitement of an engagement and the thrill of planning a wedding, there are steps to consider in making your plans. Understanding the legal requirements and procedures is crucial for ensuring that your big day goes smoothly. This guide outlines the prerequisites and steps...