Education
S02E14: Education in Amsterdam, Part 3: Lotteries and School Choice
In this episode, we talk to Mischa Rus about the practical issues of school choice in Amsterdam, how the lottery and placement system has changed in recent years, and how the system currently stands. Mischa Rus is a concerned parent in Amsterdam, active for freedom of...
Survival Guide to Touring Dutch High Schools
Did the Basisschool (Elementary School) period whizz by? If your child is in Group 7, you might like to start thinking about the next stage of their education: the Middelbare School (High School), which they will begin at the end of Group 8. Margaret Smet...
S02E12: Education in Amsterdam, Part 1: School FAQ’s and Swap 20
In this multi-part series, we’re exploring topics related to education in Amsterdam and the Dutch system, with international families in mind. In this episode, we talk to Annebet van Mameren from New2NL about how international parents can best navigate the Dutch...
Understanding the Dutch Education System
One of the main challenges for families new to Amsterdam is figuring out the school system. Annebet van Mameren, from relocation specialists New2nl, explains the basics. Introduction In the Netherlands, school is compulsory for children from the age of 5 until...
Helping Your Child Integrate Into Dutch School
After moving from Ireland to Amsterdam and placing her three children in a Dutch public school, one of our mamas shares her tips for other parents placing their non-Dutch speaking children in the Dutch school system. When we packed...
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