Summer 2020 ACCESS Magazine

Navigating Redundancy in the Netherlands: A Guide for Expats

Facing redundancy can be a challenging experience, particularly for expats who may also have to consider the implications for their work permits or residency rights. Understanding your rights and the processes involved can help you navigate this difficult situation more effectively. This guide outlines key...

Understanding co-tenancy

Most residential leases stipulate that keeping principal residence in a leased property is mandatory. But what happens if there is contractual co-tenancy, and one tenant does not have primary residence in the leased property? From the landlord's perspective, can that lead to termination of the...

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...

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...

Dutch design potential: Belongs to the students

Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) stands out for its unique philosophy and approach to design education, and has become a leader in training the next generation of designers. Read more about some of the unique design projects in this article