The right of a child to an education (Art 28 of the Convention on the Rights of the Child) is considered an important right. Without a doubt, with the right education, children are better prepared for their future. For students, a host of options – such as exchange programs or platforms for developing skills and … Continue reading "Access to Education and Other Children’s Rights"
In the category Editor's Pick you will find a growing collection of articles which were originally published in The XPat Journal. The XPat Journal ® is the premier English-language magazine for expatriates living in the Netherlands and has been in publication since 1998. The quarterly magazine guarantees high-quality and timely editorial content, articles and interviews covering a variety of topics such as Dutch culture, legal and financial issues, international education, expat management, housing and health care. Those of you who are considering building a new life in the Netherlands or are already settled here will surely benefit from the local knowledge we share through these articles. So feel free to browse through this archive and make yourself more familiar with the ins and outs of the Low Countries.
The Dutch Housing Market During the Covid pandemic, the housing market experienced a boom. Then, in 2022, due to economic insecurity, inflation and increased interest rates, the price hike slowed down. In 2023, the housing market remained similar to 2022; though it became a bit tighter as there were more people looking for houses than … Continue reading "Are You Looking for a New Home?"
A Good Option for Your Child Who Doesn't Speak (Fluent) Dutch? By Annebet van Mameren In the almost six years I have been advising international parents on the most suitable schools for their children in the Netherlands, bilingual schools must have been the topic we have discussed the most frequently. Many of these parents … Continue reading "Bilingual Schools in the Netherlands"
A stranger who’s been through your stuff, who’s taken some of it with him and who has left a path of destruction in his wake. This can have quite an impact on your life. Be aware of the fact that most burglaries are committed in a moment of opportunity – upon discovery of a ‘weak … Continue reading "Burglaries – How to Avoid Them"
This article was originally published in The XPat Journal Spring 2018 Issue When coming to the Netherlands as a student, special immigration procedures apply. Which specific requirements are to be met depend on your nationality and the purpose of your stay. Some nationals need an entry visa plus residence permit, while other nationals only need a …
The 30%-ruling is a tax advantage, created for employees who are posted or recruited from abroad, to work in the Netherlands. The purpose of this advantage is to cover all the various costs they incur, as a result of moving their lives oversees to. This can be a real blessing to expats! In order to … Continue reading "Dutch 30%-ruling Tax Facility"