IamExpat in the Netherlands

Brexit: Access to education and other children’s rights

Will Brexit change things, like access to education, for the many British kids living in the Netherlands?

5 trips to spend your holiday allowance on

In the Netherlands, May is the month of holiday pay. Many employees receive this pay and IamExpat is here to give you some ideas on how to spend…

Children leaving schools in the Netherlands functionally illiterate

According to the latest report from the Education Inspectorate, scores from primary and secondary school pupils in the Netherlands are worsening.

The alternative to international education in the Netherlands

International schools in the Netherlands vs. local Dutch schools... What are the pros and cons?

The Netherlands is once again in the top 10 happiest countries in the world

The Netherlands has once again made it into the top 10 of the world's happiest countries, according to the UN World Happiness Report 2018.

The most sustainable municipality in the Netherlands

Natuur & Milieu researched 43 urban municipalities in the Netherlands according to 12 sustainability factors. Take a look at the results!

Sick of house-hunting? An insider’s perspective might help!

The Dutch housing market is a tough one to crack. Sometimes a little help is needed. HousingAgent.com connects house-hunters with housing agents…

The University of Amsterdam wants to curb international student numbers

The number of international students in the Netherlands has ballooned. Amsterdam is particularly popular and the UvA has some concerns.

Vote held on changes to Dutch citizenship requirements

A vote was held by the Dutch Senate to decide upon legislation affecting the residency period conditions for Dutch citizenship.

Amsterdam and The Hague receive millions for international schools

The Dutch government is granting millions of euros to expand schools in Amsterdam and The Hague in hopes to shorten waiting lists.