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Learning in 5D: Forest School at the British School

The ‘Forest School’ concept incorporates this philosophy in student’s learning. At the British School in The Netherlands (BSN) teachers practise this new learning approach in the junior schools. Because young children are inherently curious and nature offers the best possible classroom, this is a golden...

8 Ways to lose your job in Holland 

      As an expat, the most common reason to move to a new land is work – but which country will protect your rights in the workplace when you are there? Expat employment specialist Godelijn Boonman explains what makes the Netherlands a great choice for international workers. For anyone who has moved country to follow...

Co-buying cohabitors

If you and your partner are planning to buy your home in the Netherlands, you may have already discovered that a lot is involved in this process. One crucial facet is financing the purchase sum. Private funds are occasionally used by one of the partners...

Buzzword Busting: Decoding Financial Jargon

In this article we address key financial terms and how they are used when people are talking about the financial markets.

Self-care: The art of minding your own business

As expats, we’re reminded more than most people of what self-care is every time we fly to our next assignment or home to visit loved ones. We’re urged, in case of an emergency landing, to put on our oxygen masks before assisting others… even our...